Fairfax County Public Schools stand out for their unusual school calendar. By 2026, students will have only 20 full five-day weeks of class in a school year. That means teachers and students spend less than half the year on regular lessons. Other nearby school districts offer much more time inside c
Fairview Park’s plan to move its service garage to a plot of land off Mastick Road isn’t winning fans fast. The property in question sits on shaky ground—literally. Experts warn the soil needs major fixes before any building can go up, and wetlands cover part of the site. That means months of red ta
Political insiders are finding themselves in hot water after using prediction markets to gamble on high‑stakes events. A U. S. Army soldier, accused of exploiting classified data about the operation that removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power, allegedly placed more than a dozen bets on
Political scandals often follow candidates longer than campaign promises do. In California’s crowded governor race, one candidate now has serious questions to answer about how he handled household staff and campaign cash. Federal complaints suggest irregularities in his wife’s immigration status and
Political debates this week had more drama than usual, with billionaires, oil boasts, and warnings flying around Washington. Senator Elizabeth Warren sparked conversation by suggesting a new Social Security tax for the ultra-rich like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. The idea isn’t winning over everyone, b
Political figures from both sides criticized the president earlier this week after a social media post threatened to attack Iranian infrastructure. The message suggested major strikes on bridges and power plants if Iran did not reopen a key shipping route by a set deadline. One senator called the an
Political figures have united in support of Congressman Maxwell Frost following a shocking incident at the Sundance Film Festival. Frost, who is a member of the U. S. House of Representatives, shared that he was assaulted in Park City, Utah. The attacker reportedly made racist comments and reference
Fairfax County saw a drop in crime across several categories in 2025. This includes a 15% decrease in homicides, with all cases solved. Non-fatal shootings and robberies also saw significant reductions, down 37% and 20% respectively. These improvements align with broader trends seen across the regio
Political landscapes are never static, and recent events have shown just how quickly loyalties can change. A former Trump supporter, Salman Fiqy, made waves when he publicly denounced the president's remarks about Somali immigrants, calling them \""racist\"" and \""dehumanizing. \"" This shift in st
Fairfax County is adding new classes to its middle and high schools. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, students can take courses on artificial intelligence, personal finance, and cybersecurity. The school board approved these changes. Most of the new classes are optional. This means schools can
