For over two decades, 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. Established in 2010, this family-owned establishment has built a reputation for delivering precise haircuts, meticulous beard trims, and traditional hot towel shaves, all within a welcoming and professional environment.​

The snow is still on the ground and the temperatures remain below freezing.  It's the best time of year to make a fire and watch football. Next Monday night will be the college football championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame, two legendary gridiron programs.  I will be watching.

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.

For most drivers, Hunter Mill Road is simply a scenic stretch through Fairfax County. But for a dedicated group of local historians, it is a corridor rich with untold stories, stretching from before the Civil War to the present.

Connolly's family released a statement honoring his life and service: "It is with immense sadness that we share that our devoted and loving father, husband, brother, friend and public servant, Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, passed away peacefully at his home this morning surrounded by family," a statement from his family read. "Gerry lived his life to give back to others and make our community better. He looked out for the disadvantaged and voiceless. He always stood up for what is right and just."  U.S. Representative and Northern Virginia’s beloved, Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, a stalwart of Northern Virginia politics and a dedicated public servant, passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 75. He died peacefully at his home in Fairfax, surrounded by family, after a battle with esophageal cancer.

For over two decades, 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. Established in 2010, this family-owned establishment has built a reputation for delivering precise haircuts, meticulous beard trims, and traditional hot towel shaves, all within a welcoming and professional environment.​

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.

At its Oct. 27 meeting, the Vienna Town Council delivered an unequivocal rebuke of Fairfax County Public Schools’ proposed redistricting plan, passing a resolution that strongly opposes shifting nearly 100 Vienna students from James Madison High School to George C. Marshall High School. The proposed “Scenario 4” boundary change—part of FCPS’s first countywide redistricting effort in nearly 40 years—would carve out a small section of Northeast Vienna and detach it from the high school that has served as the community’s anchor for generations. Town leaders called the proposal disruptive, unnecessary, and harmful to both students and the broader community. Mayor Linda Colbert said the Town Council is united in its concern that FCPS is disregarding the longstanding identity and cohesion of the Vienna community. “The proposed boundary change would disrupt the sense of community all Town of Vienna residents enjoy now,” Colbert said. “Moving a small segment of students to another school away from the other town residents they’ve grown up with will not only make them feel excluded; it will disrupt their sense of stability, which can have a detrimental impact on their academic success and emotional well-being.”

Political parties organize and fund firehouse primary elections, allowing for more efficient nominations, greater control over the nomination process, and potentially higher voter turnout. In Virginia, these primaries occur outside of the November general election. Due to a shorter timeframe, they typically have fewer polling locations and shorter voting hours than state-run elections. In addition, unlike a publicly funded election, an unassembled caucus has party rules that voters must adhere to. 

Connolly's family released a statement honoring his life and service: "It is with immense sadness that we share that our devoted and loving father, husband, brother, friend and public servant, Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, passed away peacefully at his home this morning surrounded by family," a statement from his family read. "Gerry lived his life to give back to others and make our community better. He looked out for the disadvantaged and voiceless. He always stood up for what is right and just."  U.S. Representative and Northern Virginia’s beloved, Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, a stalwart of Northern Virginia politics and a dedicated public servant, passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 75. He died peacefully at his home in Fairfax, surrounded by family, after a battle with esophageal cancer.

Samuel Fuller's "Park Row" charges onto the screen with all the subtlety of a newsboy shouting headlines on a busy street corner. Set in the gritty world of 1880s newspaper publishing, this film serves up a delicious cocktail of journalism, romance, and occasional fisticuffs that would make any modern-day media mogul raise their eyebrows – and possibly their printing presses (Park Row (1952) - IMDb, n.d.). If you are not a fan of the classics, try to stay awake for the first 18 minutes.  

Tyler Perry's attempt to bring the remarkable story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory...

Director Ava DuVernay's highly anticipated film Origin recently hit theaters, captivating audiences with its profound exploration of systemic injustice, racial identity, and personal grief. Adapted from Isabel Wilkerson's acclaimed book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, the movie intertwines Wilkerson's journey with her broader examination of caste systems across the globe—most notably slavery in the United States, genocide in Nazi Germany, and the untouchables in India. 

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.”

The snow is still on the ground and the temperatures remain below freezing.  It's the best time of year to make a fire and watch football. Next Monday night will be the college football championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame, two legendary gridiron programs.  I will be watching.

The Fairfax Homeschool Athletics (FHS) Varsity Girls Hawks continue their winning streak with a 13-0 standing. The Hawks’ most recent win came on January 4, 2025, playing against the Loudon County Homeschool team. The Hawks won with a final score of 58 to 40. The team is composed of three Seniors, two Juniors, four Sophomores, five Freshmen, and one 8th grader. All girls have been vital to the team’s overall performance and success.  The Hawks scored as high as 70 points in one game. The three closest rivals were Fredericksburg Victory with a final score of 44 -40 with a four-point difference played on January 3, 2025, Spirit Homeschool League with a final score of 51 to 45 with a six-point difference, and the Frederick Warriors with an overall score of 53- 46 with a seven-point difference. 

The George Mason women's basketball program stands at what appears to be the dawn of a golden era.​ Under Blair-Lewis's leadership, they've transformed from a struggling program into a conference contender, with their current 13-3 record. She systematically rebuilt a struggling program in just three years. From a team that won just three games in 2020-21, Mason has evolved into a formidable force, setting program records with 23 regular season wins and 14 Atlantic 10 victories in 2023-24.

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.

For over two decades, 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. Established in 2010, this family-owned establishment has built a reputation for delivering precise haircuts, meticulous beard trims, and traditional hot towel shaves, all within a welcoming and professional environment.​

The financial burden of diabetes treatment has rapidly escalated over the past two decades,...