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Easter is an annual Christian celebration that takes place on the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon (the first full moon following the vernal equinox). It commemorates the resurrection of religious figure Jesus Christ. After the solemn observance of events in Christ’s life during the majority of the Holy Week, joy and celebration culminate on its final day, Easter Sunday.  Every year, millions of Christians celebrate with feasts, communion with friends and family, and their own unique traditions.

Kader’s Barbershop has been a cornerstone of the Fairfax City community, offering exceptional men's grooming services with a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction....

As winter winds down and spring returns to Northern Virginia, millions of Jews around the world will soon be celebrating Passover (Peseach), an annual Jewish holiday of great cultural and religious importance. Spanning 7 days for those in Israel and 8 for the rest of the world, Passover commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from their ancient Egyptian oppressors, as told in the Biblical book of Exodus. The holiday espouses values of freedom, redemption, and justice that are still significant for Jewish communities. 

In Northern Virginia and all across the state, volunteers play an integral role in supporting robust community life and ensuring access to vital programs and resources. Since 1974, National Volunteer Week has provided an opportunity to recognize these volunteers and the impact their volunteerism can make by tackling society’s greatest challenges, building stronger communities, and transforming the world. This year, National Volunteer Week takes place April 20–26, providing an opportunity for us to celebrate the volunteers who make our community better every day.  

The Paul VI school building may soon get the long awaited preservation treatment that has been long awaited by city residents. In December, the IDI Group Companies, the developers of Boulevard VI, sold the property to Virginia Epic Properties. A building permit has been filed with the City by Virginia Epic to revitalize the building while still preserving the facade. The project, dubbed the St Paul Project, includes a proposal to renovate the interior structure and replace the rear and side facade which are presently draped with an industrial grade covering.

One thing we can all agree on is that this project is taking a long time. In 2017 when the grant was awarded, staff...