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Tania Hossain
Editor & Publisher

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We are a team of passionate news writers working together to put together the best local news organization in Northern Virginia.

Working with us is based on assignments and deadlines. Both of which are flexible based on your time. We pay per article for all freelance writers.

Please email Tania Hossain at info@theindependentnewspress.com with your interest in being part of our team.