Neutral Ground Counseling Group

At Neutral Ground Counseling Group in Fairfax City, we provide high-quality, affordable mental health services for individuals, couples, teens, families, and groups. With multiple fee options starting at $50 per session and in-network coverage with TRICARE East, Aetna, Anthem BCBS, and Carelon, we make therapy accessible without compromising quality. Our clinicians support clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, neurodivergence (including ADHD and Autism Spectrum concerns), relationship difficulties, identity exploration, substance-use challenges, and other mental health struggles. We are deeply committed to serving military service members, veterans, and their families, offering care that honors the unique stressors of deployment, reintegration, relocation, and family adjustment. We also specialize in LGBTQIA2+ affirming therapy, providing a safe space for gender-diverse individuals and those navigating identity, transition, or relationship concerns. Our practice offers individual and couples therapy as well as group programs, including domestic-violence recovery groups and mindfulness-based, acceptance-focused programs such as EMAP. Clients can access therapy in person in Fairfax or online throughout Virginia, Washington, DC, and Colorado. Our team includes licensed clinicians and Residents-in-Counseling under expert supervision, allowing us to offer a wide range of specialties and price points to meet diverse needs. Neutral Ground Counseling Group is a welcoming and inclusive practice where your story is heard, your strengths are honored, and your path forward is supported. Reach out today—affordable, compassionate care is available.

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Beth Emeth Early Childhood Center (BEECC): Play with Purpose

Beth Emeth Early Childhood Center (BEECC)

At Beth Emeth Early Childhood Center (BEECC), we believe in the power of purposeful play. Our nurturing preschool environment is rooted in Jewish values and open to all families, blending tradition with modern educational approaches. BEECC’s play-based curriculum fosters creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth, laying a strong foundation for academic readiness. Through hands-on activities, art, music, and language exploration, we nurture each child’s natural curiosity and love for learning. With flexible scheduling options designed for today’s families, BEECC is more than just a preschool–it’s a vibrant community where children thrive, families connect, and values flourish.

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The Fairfax Christian School

Since 1961, the Fairfax Christian School is an award-winning independent university-prep school serving four-year-old kindergarten though 12th grade. For over 60 years, the Fairfax Christian School has created scholars with a passion for learning. Our exceptional teachers follow a time–tested curriculum which promotes critical thinking and creativity while focusing on the success and talent of each student. Our small class sizes with individual attention allow each student to thrive, explore their unique abilities, grow in confidence, and achieve academic success. Located near the intersection of Route 28 and Old Ox Road by Dulles International Airport. Visit our website to learn more.

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Still believing in the power of homeownership after 40 years of guiding hundreds of Northern Virginia neighbors through every type of market. Whether it’s your first home or next chapter, I’m here and still loving it. Grateful to every client who’s trusted me along the way. Ready for your next chapter? Let’s make this the best year yet...can’t wait to hear from you! Call or text Kathy 703-407-2113 Brokered by Samson Properties. Search Homes for Sale http://HomeInFairfax.com/ or a quick online Home Value Report at http://HouseValue.homeinfairfax.com/

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CHANTILLY, VA — A Chantilly woman reported missing this morning was found safe, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Daena L. Alfaro, 20, was found at Peacock Market Square in South Riding after the Sheriff's Office received information on her possible whereabouts from a citizen. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office asked for the public's help in locating Alfaro after she was reported missing by her family. She was last seen at her home the morning of Aug. 27.

CHANTILLY, VA — A Chantilly woman reported missing this morning was found safe, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Daena L. Alfaro, 20, was found at Peacock Market Square in South Riding after the Sheriff's Office received information on her possible whereabouts from a citizen.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help in locating Alfaro after she was reported missing by her family. She was last seen at her home the morning of Aug. 27.

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Capital One Hall

As featured on CBS’s 60 Minutes!$7 Tickets at the Door
Equity
 Arc presents a powerful afternoon of classical music showcasing 
exceptional pre-college and collegiate musicians of color from over 80 
U.S. cities. This inspiring concert highlights the next generation of 
talent through dynamic works by composers like Tchaikovsky, Florence 
Price, Jessie Montgomery, and more.&nbsp;
This concert comes almost 
exactly one year to the date (May 4, 2025) when Equity Arc’s Wind 
Symphony was supposed to perform alongside the U.S. Marine Band “The 
President’s Own”(USMB), but was cancelled due to President Trump’s 
executive order entitled “Ending Radical and Wasteful DEI Programs and 
Preferencing.” The story got national attention and was featured on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E48GgDX2NCA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CBS's 60 Minutes with Scott Peley</a>&nbsp;when,
 in the wake of the cancellation, Equity Arc contacted retired members 
of the premier military and military academy bands to recreate both the 
mentoring and performing experiences&nbsp;in Washington, DC previously 
scheduled for the students.&nbsp;That concert was closed to the public, but 
this one is wide-open with subsidized tickets at only $7 when you 
purchase at the door! Join us!
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Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

It’s a dog day afternoon in Northern Virginia as the beloved Park and Bark festival returns for its fourth year on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Hosted by the Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Friends, this free, family-friendly event invites the community to enjoy an afternoon of hot dogs, Lazy Dog, adoptable dogs, music, and plenty of family-friendly tail-wagging fun — all in support of the park.
The event will take place on the lawn outside the Walney Visitor Center (5040 Walney Road) and feature attractions for attendees and their canine companions, including:
<ul><li>Craft brews from Lazy Dog Restaurant</li><li>Delicious food, including gourmet sausages and dogs from Kaziville hot dog truck</li><li>Dog-themed vendors along with local crafters, makers and bakers&nbsp;</li><li>Adoptable dogs from A Forever Home Rescue Foundation</li><li>On-site mobile dog grooming services</li><li>Live music from Lucas Mason</li><li>Kids activities led by ECLP park staff</li></ul>
“Park and Bark turns the lawn into a (leashed!) dog run full of festival fun. It brings the community together – friends, family, neighbors, local vendors, and of course animal lovers, all in support of our park,” said Jennifer Grinnell, president of ECLP Friends. “Come, sit and stay for a while with your dog, while raising awareness and support for environmental education and park programs.”
The Walney Visitor Center will also be open for event-goers to explore throughout the day. Set in a beautifully restored 18th-century farmhouse and surrounding grounds, visitors can discover the natural and cultural history of this 650-acre park, view live reptiles and amphibians, enjoy hands-on activities for children and explore preserved historic structures.

Free parking for Park and Bark is available at the Visitor Center, with additional parking and walking access from Walney Pond and The Woodlands Stewardship Education Center via marked park trails. Attendees are encouraged to walk to the event when possible — something their dogs will surely appreciate.

The Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Friends is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the park through programs, events, fundraising, and community engagement. Signature initiatives include Park &amp; Bark, ParktoberFest, and the Friends Field Trip Scholarship Program, which expands access to outdoor learning experiences for local students. Learn more, volunteer and donate at <a href="https://eclpfriends.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eclpfriends.org</a>.

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Recent business news in Virginia includes Amazon job cuts, new pasta dining, transit closures, and spring festivals toe enjoy.

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