Tag: fairfax

Coffee shop review: De Clieu

Matt Tiller, staff writer De Clieu Coffee is Fairfax’s newest coffee shop. De Clieu Coffee offers a variation on the coffee we have grown used to. It uses a French presses as opposed to the drip coffee set-up one would…

Community group holds discussion on affordable Fairfax housing

Members of the Fairfax community gathered Monday evening for a discussion on affordable housing options available to lower-income residents. The discussion was hosted by Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement as a way to raise awareness on an issue they…

Mobius Records aims to create a haven for music lovers

Matt Tiller, Staff writer. When one first walks in to Mobius Records, they are greeted by the sound of an album playing on one of the store’s several record players. One is likely to see sections of recently released albums,…

Petition calls for increased safety measures on Braddock/Ox Road

A Fairfax County resident posted a petition on Change.org urging more measures for pedestrian safety around the George Mason University campus area, particularly along Braddock and Ox Road. The petition calls for either a pedestrian bridge, speed table or  a…

Annual fall festival goes for the heights

  Blanca Acevedo, staff writer Rides, food, crafts and entertainment may be found at local fall festival. Today the city of Fairfax, Virginia is hosting the 38th annual Fall Festival. The event will be held on from 10 a.m. to…

New park planned for heart of Fairfax

A new park in the historic district of Fairfax will soon provide a civic and recreational outdoor space. Construction of Old Town Square is expected to be finished by Dec. 2014. “[Old Town Square] will be a very vibrant place…

Farifax campus turns 50

GMU Alumni gather in Fenwick Library to learn about the history of the Fairfax Campus. Photos by Erika Eisenacher

Fairfax County and Mason promote sustainable transport

Over the upcoming decades, Tysons Corner will transform into a bustling metropolis, in part due to the construction of the four new Silver Line Metro stations. The transformation is part of a larger move in Fairfax County to transition from…

University Mall’s facelift nears completion

The long-awaited renovations to the University Mall will be open to students and the Fairfax community this November. The construction is updating existing storefronts and adding new businesses, a large outdoor courtyard and a community gathering room. According to a…