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Trees Over Tarmac: Why Fairfax City Council Made the Right Call
The City Council recently made a tough, controversial decision to stop funding the George Snyder Trail. While some people see this as a step backward for recreation, I see it as a win for common sense, fiscal responsibility, and the environment.
Bots Corrupt Oakton Traffic Survey in Support of ATT Redevelopment
OAKTON, VA — A January 8 letter from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), combined with allegations of manipulated survey data and concerns raised by local civic groups, is intensifying scrutiny of the proposed redevelopment of the former AT&T campus at 3033 Chain Bridge Road. While the VDOT letter does not directly address the survey, some residents believe its findings may have heightened pressure around the project and contributed to efforts to demonstrate community support for the proposed “Rosehaven Solution.”
Sometimes the Good Guys Win
It was a cold and blustery day on January 13, 2024. A small crowd had gathered at the picnic pavilion at Manassas Battlefield, the same meadow where — 162 years earlier – John Hood’s Texans had collided with the Army of the Potomac in one of the most violent moments in American history.
How a Massive Data Center Proposal Collapsed in Court
For several years, Prince William County sat at the center of one of the most consequential land-use debates in Virginia’s recent history. At stake was the proposed Digital Gateway, a large-scale data center project planned near Manassas National Battlefield Park that would have included dozens of buildings spread across more than 2,000 acres.
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GMU Women’s Basketball
George Mason University's women's basketball team has experienced a remarkable transformation in recent years, solidifying its position as a rising power in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Under the leadership of Head Coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis, the Patriots have achieved unprecedented success.
Entertainment
Theater Alliance’s ‘American Fast’ Examines Faith, Family, and Basketball
"American Fast," presented by Theater Alliance, is a compelling and timely production that delves into the intersection of sports, faith, and personal identity. The...
Community
Eating Together: A Key to Wellness and Happiness
Have you ever noticed how much better a meal feels when you’re sharing it with others? It turns out, there’s a lot of truth...
Community
2025 World Happiness Report: America Is Not Happy
The World Happiness Report, first published in 2012, is an annual survey that ranks countries by their citizens' self-reported happiness levels. Commissioned by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the report utilizes data from the Gallup World Poll, which gathers responses from approximately 1,000 people per country. Respondents evaluate their lives on a scale from 0 to 10, assessing their overall satisfaction.
Community
3033 Chain Bridge Road: Fairfax BOS Approved
On March 18, 2025, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment to allow mixed-use development on the 33-acre former AT&T site at the intersection of Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) and Jermantown Road. The proposal includes demolishing the early-1980s office building and constructing 854 housing units along with 110,850 square feet of retail and service space.
Homeowners
Northern VA Real Estate Update: Steady and Promising Despite Uncertainty
There’s been a lot of chatter about the Northern Virginia real estate market, but much of it is noise rather than reality. The truth is, our market remains strong, with opportunities for both buyers and sellers.
