If you’re planning an exterior home renovation in Fairfax, VA in 2026, you’re in good company — demand for outdoor upgrades across Northern Virginia continues to grow as homeowners invest in curb appeal and long-term value rather than relocate in a competitive market.

Here’s a practical breakdown of what to expect.


In its mission to interrogate both the classics and the current days, Avant Bard Theatre proudly presents the final weekend of “The Two Gentlemen of Killarney,” an adaptation by Séamus Miller (“Coriolanus,” “The Margriad”) at Gunston Arts Center – Theatre Two.

The play is a timely immigrant love-comedy with live Irish music. Adapted from Shakespeare’s “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” the story follows friends-turned-rivals from Ireland to America during the Great Famine, blending Shakespeare’s wit with traditional Irish tunes and delivering a rollicking and dynamic celebration of love, immigration, and humanity. All performances are free to APS students and federal employees affected by the DHS shutdown (just show ID); all Saturday matinees are Pay-What-You-Can.


Metropolitan Culinary Arts Institute (MCAI) located in Arlington, VA, is proud to announce that it has received approval to accept VA education benefits. Eligible veterans, active-duty military members, and qualified dependents may now use their GI Bill® benefits to enroll in MCAI’s professional culinary programs.

This approval allows qualifying students to apply GI Bill® education benefits toward MCAI’s intensive certificate programs in ‘Culinary Arts’ and ‘Breads & Pastry Arts’, both designed to prepare students for careers in the professional food industry.


Wood & Iron Game Day Restaurant is coming soon to Arlington, and we’re building our opening team! We’re now hiring for all positions, including front-of-house, back-of-house, and management roles.

Wood & Iron is known for made-in-house food, a high-energy game day atmosphere, and a team-first culture. Whether you’re a seasoned hospitality professional or looking to grow your career in a fast-paced, fun environment, we’d love to meet you.


After months of nail-biting uncertainty and an intense search, Tennis String Theory — a boutique tennis shop known for precision, education, and highly personalized service — is proud to announce its new Falls Church location, just minutes from its former home.

The relocation marks an important milestone for the locally owned tennis business, which specializes in expert racket fitting, professional tennis stringing, and personalized service for players of all levels. Finding the right space was both stressful and challenging, as the team sought a location that was affordable, accessible, and supportive of long-term growth in the Falls Church community.


“I love that The Village School preserves childhood through play,” says Avani Cheriathandum, a parent of two students at the school. “In an area so focused on achievement, it’s refreshing to find a school that recognizes the unique and critical role of play in a child’s development.”

At The Village School, we believe that play is not just a break from learning, but an essential part of it. While many schools have been cutting back on playtime in favor of more academic instruction and structured activities, we’ve taken a different approach. All of our learners (in PreK-8) enjoy an average of 2 hours of daily playtime – and the results speak for themselves.


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