Fairfax Connection

Fairfax, Virginia, United StatesEnglish

Serving the communities of Fairfax County, this weekly publication provides hyper-local news coverage, community features, and political reporting tailored specifically to suburban residents. It is a long-standing component of the Connection Newspapers group, which has documented civic life, school achievements, and regional government developments across Northern Virginia for decades.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN VIRGINIA

Press history in the Old Dominion traces back to the colonial era, evolving today into a market characterized by heavy corporate consolidation alongside major national headquarters. Arlington serves as the base for USA Today, Gannett’s flagship national daily with a massive nationwide circulation. The regional market is dominated by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, a capital city daily owned by Lee Enterprises, and The Virginian-Pilot in Hampton Roads, which operates under Alden Global Capital ownership. The Commonwealth also sustains a historically significant African American press, highlighted by the independent Richmond Free Press and Norfolk's century-old New Journal and Guide. Paperboy indexes 102 Virginia newspapers — browse the full directory below.