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Chartered in 1948, the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area encourages informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy.
Autumn in our community means cooler mornings, bright leaves, and harvest festivals. But for many residents, it also brings a wave of sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Seasonal allergies aren’t just a springtime problem—fall has its own set of triggers.
Fairfax City’s popular Restaurant Week returns later this month, offering residents and visitors a chance to explore the city’s diverse dining scene at special...
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.
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.
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.
The Autism Society marks its 60th anniversary, celebrating decades of advocacy, support, and inclusion for individuals on the autism spectrum. Since 1965, it has...
Area governments are responding to significant alterations to the federal workforce, offering resources to constituents impacted by these changes. The Metropolitan Washington Council of...
