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five people stand in a semicircle looking at a piece of paper for a scavenger hunt
May 22, 2025

Look, Listen, and Learn on a Northern Virginia Scavenger Hunt

These family-friendly activities are designed for exploration and education.

Water safety tips from Red Cross
May 22, 2025

7 Ways to Keep Kids Safe Around the Water This Summer

Heading to the pool or the beach this weekend? Make sure kids stay safe with these water safety tips.

Girl looking at phone at night
May 15, 2025

How to Protect Your Child’s Eye Health in a Digital World

A Children’s National ophthalmologist reveals how to keep kids’ eyes happy and healthy, even with all those screens.

Melissa Perry
May 14, 2025

Why GMU’s Dean of the College of Public Health Went Back to School at Age 54

Melissa Perry graduates with an MBA from GMU’s Costello College of Business this week.

GMU teen graduate Yevin Goonatilake
May 13, 2025

Leesburg’s Yevin Goonatilake Makes GMU History Once Again

The 16-year-old continues his impressive academic journey.

Dance class
May 12, 2025

Where to Take Dance Classes for Adults in NoVA

Lace up your dancing shoes and get moving at these area classes.

kids type on cell phones at a table
May 12, 2025

Fairfax County School Board Votes on Cellphone Policy

The board has been debating the policy for months.

Teenagers work on laptops at school
May 12, 2025

Loudoun County School Board to Review AI Policy

Policy 5430 creates guidelines for generative AI in schools, including limiting use to approved programs.

Kid playing piano
May 12, 2025

Piano & More Is Changing the Tune of Music Education

This nonprofit works to make music lessons affordable and accessible for students throughout Northern Virginia.

Michelle Reid talks at a Fairfax County Public Schools job session for federal workers
May 8, 2025

Fairfax County’s School Boundary Review Process Enters Next Phase

FCPS has announced the next set of public meeting dates to discuss the proposed changes.

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