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09/17/2026

Amid a growing national backlash to automated license plate readers, Fairfax County leaders want to take a closer look at their partnership with Flock Safety, the country’s leading provider of

09/17/2026

Paint a faux pumpkin and Mod Podge pressed flowers. Outline with a gold pen or relief outliner!

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09/16/2026

The cheapest organizing product might be the one you decide not to buy.

09/16/2026

Spotted Lanternflies are a hot topic lately, and we love seeing the public take interest in invasive species! We are ALL citizen conservationists (yes, you too!), and we ALL are responsible for the ecosystems we live in.

This colorful leaf-jumper drinks sap from its host plants, which can damage native trees and woody flora that haven't co-evolved to handle the pressure from SLFs. They threaten crops such as cultivated grape vines, with some farmers reporting a 90% decrease in crop production due to SLF infestations. 🤯

Trees can suffer from leaf wilting, reduced crowns, and eventual death as a result of prolonged infestations. The sappy residue SLFs leave behind can increase the possibility of black mold growth, as well (but more research is needed here to understand the full implications!). Their eggs are well-camouflaged, making it hard to find and remove them.

Some stages of SLFs show a strong preference for the invasive Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima). There is some evidence that removing the ToH can help combat Spotted Lanternflies, too!

Plus, researchers are beginning to observe several NATIVE species who are learning to eat SLFs! Several species of bats, spiders, the Carolina Chickadee, and the Red-bellied Woodpecker are slowly learning to treat the SLF as a food source. This could help keep their numbers from exploding too far out of control, but certainly isn't a cure for the problem.

Removal of SLFs is still encouraged, but not all methods are equal! For example, do NOT USE GLUE TRAPS! Sticky traps are indiscriminate and inhumane, even when they have a "wildlife guard" over them.

07/14/2026

✨Looking to boost your home's curb appeal?

Discover the projects homeowners are tackling this summer and the design trends buyers are loving on this week's episode of Real Estate Today. Tune in on your favorite podcast platform! 🎧

07/14/2026

Congress just passed one of the most significant housing bills in decades, and now lawmakers are eyeing a capital gains tax cut that could let individual home sellers keep up to $500K in profits tax-free, and up to $1 million for joint filers.

06/29/2026

The June 23 rules changes will cut down some of the friction when it comes to home transactions using FHA loans.

06/29/2026

It’s a milestone Fourth of July this year as the nation celebrates 250 years. From hometown parades to booming fireworks finales, we’ve once again tracked down the best local events

06/29/2026

With 4th of July this coming Saturday, here’s great information on special times to fly the American flag.🇺🇸

06/18/2026