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Community Input Wanted on Future of Office in Tysons

Tysons, VA - Fairfax County is reviewing its long-range land use plan for office designated areas in Tysons. All who visit, live, or work in Tysons are encouraged to take this survey and help shape how these areas develop. As part of the effort, officials are seeking community input through an online survey open through Sunday, June 14.

FPYC Sports: Building Community Through Youth Athletics in Fairfax

The Fairfax Police Youth Club (FPYC Sports) is a long-standing nonprofit organization dedicated to youth development through athletics in Fairfax, Virginia and surrounding communities. For more than 65 years, FPYC has played a central role in providing structured, community-based sports programs that emphasize teamwork, leadership, and personal growth alongside athletic skill development.

Vienna Town Council Cuts Property Tax Rate, Adopts FY27 Budget (Press Release)

Town of Vienna, VA - At its regular meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026, the Vienna Town Council adopted the Town budget, real estate tax rate, and water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2027. The adopted $58.3-million balanced budget reflects a 5.0 percent increase over the current year’s budget to manage inflationary pressures.

So, You’ve Been Invited to a Seder?

What is a Seder? Technically, it is a ritual meal that commemorates the Israelites’ exodus from slavery in Egypt. Passover, aka Pesach or Pasch, is a major Jewish holiday and one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. It takes place on the 15th of the month of Nisan and lasts eight days.

Vienna Leaders Rally Against Tysons Casino as Bill Heads to Governor Abigail Spanberger

“The Vienna Town Council has always strongly opposed any legislation that would pave the way for a casino in Tysons or anywhere in Fairfax County,” Mayor Colbert said in a press release dated March 17, 2026. “This measure ignores the concerns of our community, and the Town Council and I will continue to work with our regional partners to prevent a casino from being established in our area.”

Community Input Wanted on Future of Office in Tysons

Tysons, VA - Fairfax County is reviewing its long-range land use plan for office designated areas in Tysons. All who visit, live, or work in Tysons are encouraged to take this survey and help shape how these areas develop. As part of the effort, officials are seeking community input through an online survey open through Sunday, June 14.

Passover & The Feast of Unleavened Bread

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. 

Easter: Gratitude, Reflection & Remembrance

Easter is an annual Christian celebration that takes place on the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon (the first full moon following the...

Pathway Homes Buys Fairfax City Building to Serve as Nonprofit’s Multi-Use HQ

On January 14, 2025, Pathway Homes, a regional nonprofit providing mental health services—starting with safe, stable housing—to individuals marginalized by poverty and inequity, announced that it will be moving into a 19,000 square foot building located at 4010 University Drive in Fairfax City. The commercial space will be built out by early 2027 as Pathway’s new mixed-use headquarters that will include at least 10 units of supportive housing to help people with serious mental illnesses and other disabilities who are over 50 to age in place.

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...

A Ramadan Story: More Than Fasting

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims all around the world observe for 30 days by fasting, introspection, and...