Every July, we celebrate Social Wellness Month, a time dedicated to nurturing our relationships, building supportive communities, and prioritizing meaningful social connections. As we move through an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, social wellness serves as a reminder that our bonds with others are not just important for emotional support—they're vital to our overall well-being.
Following a week of intense political engagement and several days of firehouse primary caucus and canvass, both major parties have now selected their nominees for the September 9th Special Election in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. The race, triggered by the passing of longtime Democratic Congressman Gerald Connolly on May 21st, promises to be one of the most closely watched contests in the Commonwealth this year.
Vibrant shades of red and blue are seemingly the trademarks of American candy. Such colors, however, do not occur naturally.
Synthetic dyes have been used...
For the last two years, the Town has been targeted by the New York Board of Regents which directs the state’s K-12 education system. Its schools faced a loss of state funding. Its School Board members were threatened with legal removal.
Local governments in Virginia have long granted approvals like special permits, site plans, and subdivision plats to allow property development. Usually, these approvals stay...
This proposal will significantly hurt restaurants in Fairfax City.
From my restaurant point of view customers will see this as a 12% tax. Currently Meals...
2024 was the hottest year ever recorded in Fairfax County. Extreme weather and high energy bills are hitting many households hard. From prolonged heatwaves...
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.
Real Estate taxes are going up. The City Manager’s proposed budget increases the real estate tax rate by $0.095 to $1.125 per $100 of assessed value. For CY 2025, the average City resident’s (assessed value of $694,503) annual real estate tax bill would raise the average annual bill by $1,126.
The City of Fairfax published its very first Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), which provides a snapshot of the city’s financial activities during fiscal...
