Economic predictions are often off the mark. Take 1929, for example. A well-known economist confidently declared that stock prices had hit a "permanent high. " Just two weeks later, the market crashed, kicking off the Great Depression. Fast forward to today, and economic forecasters still struggle.
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
Economic growth is often celebrated, but sometimes the numbers tell a different story. Recently, it was discovered that a small part of the reported 4. 3% GDP growth was actually inflated. This was due to some unusual data from the video game industry. It turns out that the way video game sales were
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
Fairfax County Public Schools, the biggest district in Virginia, is now under the microscope. A House committee is digging into claims of antisemitism within its walls. This isn't just happening in Fairfax, though. Schools in Berkeley, California, and Philadelphia are also being looked at. Why is t
Fairfax City Mall is buzzing with excitement as a new smoothie shop has opened its doors. This isn't just any smoothie shop, though. South Block is on a mission to make Fairfax City a healthier place, one smoothie at a time. The shop specializes in delicious and nutritious smoothies, açaí bowls, and
Economic growth isn't just about numbers; it's about quality too. And the business environment plays a big role in shaping that quality. This study took a close look at how the business environment affects high-quality economic development. They used a complex system of indexes to measure this, look
City safety is super important for planning and growing cities. In the past, we only used basic details about people to study city crimes. This wasn't enough to understand the complex and changing nature of crimes. Today, big data is changing the game. We can gather and mix a lot of detailed info fr
