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About Us

Dear Readers:

Welcome to The Fairfax Independent, your source for local news, stories, and community updates. Established in our beloved City of Fairfax and operating since July 4, 2024, The Fairfax Independent part of a consortium of local newspapers published by The Independent News Press.

As a locally owned and operated newspaper, we are deeply believe that good news is worth reporting and repeating often. It is with a commitment to delivering independent and relevant content, we are proud to serve City residents.

We believe in the power of storytelling in journalism to inform, inspire, and bring people together. We are passionate about highlighting the voices and perspectives of our diverse community, ensuring that every story we tell is meaningful and relevant. Our mission is to uphold the highest standards of journalism while fostering a sense of connection and belonging among our readers.
We champion the common-sense interest of Northern Virginia Residents and the ideals of a free independent news press. Our guiding principles are to seek the truth and report it, minimize harm, act independently and be accountable and transparent in these four principles embodied by the Society of Professional Journalism.

In addition to our print edition (which will begin in the fall of 2024), The Fairfax Independent offers an online presence, making it easier than ever to stay informed on the go.

To our readers, thank you for being a part of The Independent News Press family. Stay informed, stay connected, and stay independent with The Fairfax Independent.

~ your friend, Tania Publisher & Managing Editor The Independent News Press publisher of The Fairfax Independent

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Meet the Editorial Team
We want to thank you, the Fairfax City Community, partners and advertisers for the warm welcome of our inagural issue. We couldn’t be prouder and cannot wait to continue to highlight the voices and perspectives of our diverse community. We’d like to introduce you to the team that makes it all happen. As always say informed, stay connected and be independent.

Tania Hossain

Managing Editor

Tania serves as the Managing Editor of The Fairfax Independent and co-partner of The Independent News Press, which publishes a consortium of local newspapers and supports hometown authors.
She holds master’s degrees in public policy and national security management from George Mason University. With a career spanning three decades, Tania has experience in the multistate expansion, growth, and operations of an American Fortune 500 company, and worked for a global patent licensing firm. She has extensive experience in local government and had brief engagements in state and federal governments.

Hannah Lee

Policy & Government Writer

Hannah is a senior at Centreville High School, where she seeks initiative in the educational community and the representation of the student body. Along with her dedication to education, Lee has interned with the Office of the County Attorney in Fairfax County and Chap Petersen & Associates, PLLC.
She devotes her free time to working with children, trying new cafes, and fishing on the coast. She hopes to ultimately become an attorney.
Hannah recently joined The Fairfax Independent as a featured writer on policy and government.

Angie Tran

Art Director

Angie is a creative and technical marketing professional with 20 years of experience in the creative development of several successful marketing programs, branding and design in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.
As a marketing consultant, she supports non-profits and small business owners with creating their brand personalities, building websites and managing their social media.
She’s a food lover and you can often find her running around town photographing local food spots and sharing her journey through Instagram @Crazychewygood.