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.

The Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations (“The Fairfax Federation”) recently completed its annual election of officers, selecting the leadership team that will guide the organization for the upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). The election took place during the Federation’s May membership meeting, where eligible member associations voted for the new officers.

Plastic Free July sounds simple until you realize that it falls right in the middle of pool party, BBQ, and cookout season, where all plates and cups seem to come in plastic. What was once known as the most common month for plastic use, is now turning into a global reminder to rethink everyday habits, even when summer makes that harder than it sounds.

Fairfax County, VA - Fairfax County officials adopted a roughly $5.7 billion FY 2027 General Fund budget, maintaining spending across schools, public safety, transportation, health services, and infrastructure while navigating rising costs in staffing, healthcare, and long-term capital needs. The Board of Supervisors approved the plan in May, along with a quarter-cent reduction in the real estate tax rate to about $1.12 per $100 of assessed value.

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Fairfax County, VA - Fairfax County officials adopted a roughly $5.7 billion FY 2027 General Fund budget, maintaining spending across schools, public safety, transportation, health services, and infrastructure while navigating rising costs in staffing, healthcare, and long-term capital needs. The Board of Supervisors approved the plan in May, along with a quarter-cent reduction in the real estate tax rate to about $1.12 per $100 of assessed value.

County Executive Bryan Hill presented a $5.98 billion spending plan that keeps the real estate tax rate unchanged at $1.1225 per $100 of assessed value, while relying on higher property assessments and modest revenue growth to fund county operations and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

https://oaktonindependentnews.press/fairfax-county-committee-to-convene-on-library-naming-policies/

The controversy over renaming the Oakton Community Library to add Gerry Connolly, honoring the late Congressman, was halted during the March 11, 2026 Library Board of Trustees meeting in order to form an Ad-hoc Oakton Library Renaming Committee.  The committee held its first meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Fairfax County Government Center, marking the start of what could become a significant community conversation about how public libraries are named—and potentially renamed—across the county.

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.

Northern Virginia, long known as Data Center Alley, has become a magnet for cloud infrastructure. Amazon recently paid $700 million for 189 acres in Prince William County, a site originally planned for homes. Google has acquired 312 acres in Botetourt County, and investors continue to snap up parcels in Spotsylvania, Campbell, and beyond.

Plastic Free July sounds simple until you realize that it falls right in the middle of pool party, BBQ, and cookout season, where all plates and cups seem to come in plastic. What was once known as the most common month for plastic use, is now turning into a global reminder to rethink everyday habits, even when summer makes that harder than it sounds.

ANNANDALE, VA — The Fairfax County community is grieving the loss of Dr. Cerina...

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.​