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.
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.”
The Mighty Girls At Fairfax High School Stop Assaults By Adult Student Now In Custody
7News reporter Nick Minock broke the story on March 13, 2026, about a dozen girls who have come forward to report that a stranger to them put his hands in between their legs, grabbed their private parts in the front, and moved his hands towards their buttocks while in the school’s hallways.
Buddhist Monks Still Walking for Peace from Texas to Washington, D.C.
A group of Buddhist monks continues their long spiritual pilgrimage from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., walking roughly 2,300 miles to promote peace, compassion and unity across the country. One specific goal they have is to ask Congress to recognize Vesak - the day that marks the birth and enlightenment of the Buddha - as a federal holiday intended to be a day of reflection, compassion, and unity for all people.
Fairfax Figure Skater Headed to the Olympic Stage: Cheers from Fairfax!
Fairfax figure skater preparing to compete on one of the biggest stages in sports: the Winter Olympic Games. Figure skater Ilia Malinin and short track speed skater Brandon Kim, both Fairfax natives, have earned spots on the U.S. Olympic team, bringing international attention — and hometown pride to Fairfax!
Super Bowl LX and Halftime Plans Take Center Stage
Super Bowl LX, set for Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. With the NFL championship approaching, excitement isn’t just about which teams will play — it’s also about one of the most talked‑about halftime shows in years.
The Casey Samson Team Launches Christmas House & Gift of Giving Initiative
Nothing says December in Northern Virginia like cruising Meadow Farms’ dazzling light show in Vienna, sipping hot cider at the Reston Town Center tree lighting, or spotting the 20-foot inflatable Santa waving from a Fairfax Station rooftop. From Leesburg’s holiday parade to Old Town Alexandria’s Scottish Christmas Walk, our corner of Virginia goes all in on sparkle, songs, and togetherness every December 25.
Old Glory DC Brings Big-Time Rugby to Fairfax
Rugby fans across the DMV have something huge to cheer about: Old Glory DC is officially bringing all 2026 home games to George Mason University in Fairfax—and the move promises to energize not just the team, but the entire region. “This is a milestone in our community. The first pro sports team in Fairfax since 1976. When the NASL’s Washington Diplomat played at Woodson High School,” city resident, Chap Petersen continued, “as a long-time rugby player, I am very excited to see OG drop anchor here.”
Rolling Through History: VA250 Mobile Museum
Area residents had the rare chance this summer to step inside Virginia’s history—without leaving Main Street—thanks to the arrival of the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, a 90-foot “museum on wheels” commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
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...
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...
The Six Triple Eight: More Than A Story of Untold Valor
Tyler Perry's attempt to bring the remarkable story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion to the screen reveals both the power of overlooked history and the limitations of well-intentioned filmmaking. The film chronicles the first and only all-Black Women's Army Corps unit to serve overseas during World War II, tasked with tackling an overwhelming backlog of undelivered mail that was dampening troop morale.

