Brits on Broad, the new salon and boutique in Falls Church, is hosting a grand opening party on Saturday, Sept 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. The eclectic shop, located where Bangkok Blues operated, is owned and operated by Virginia Bowles and Joan Van Steyn. In addition to salon services, Brits on Broad is offering British goods, jewelry, and specialty items such as Halloween decorations. For more information, visit www.britsonbroad.com.

Otakon Convention, a Major Cultural Event in Washington
The annual Otakon Convention held this past weekend was overwhelmingly magnificent! Indeed, the four-day-long event broke the convention’s prior attendance record, surpassing the 46,000 who attended the 2024 celebration of



