A virtual reality exhibit in McLean, Virginia, wants to let audiences feel some of the discomfort of racism in America in a new way. “Traveling While Black,” a virtual reality movie, is set in D.C. at Ben’s Chili Bowl, “a safe place for the Black community to stop and eat when they couldn’t before stop in other major restaurants and venues,” said Daniel Singh, the executive director of the McLean Community Center, where the show is opening on Wednesday. Continue reading
Fairfax County Budget Proposes $26.5 Million To Preserve And Promote Affordable Housing
Fairfax County residents will have to pay higher taxes in the future if Executive Bryan Hill gets his way. On Tuesday, Hill asked the board of supervisors to raise real estate taxes and levy a new tax on movie, theater and concert tickets. According to Hill 2021 budget calls for increasing the real estate tax rate by 3 cents to $1.18 per $100 of assessed value. He estimates the increase would raise the average tax bill about $346. Continue reading
Veterans To Be Honored By Alexandria Film Festival
The 13th annual Alexandria Film Festival (AFF) will be held from November 7 - 10 and will feature a special "Veteran's showcase".The Alexandra Film Festival is a on profit organization that brings state of the art independent films to the Nation's Capital region.Continue reading