Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Fairfax City Area

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up near you.

The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia: Business Women's Giving Circle 2021 Grant Cycle Opens

See the latest announcement from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia.

'Lock, Take, Hide' To Protect Valuables And Vehicles When Away And At Home In City Of Fairfax

The City of Fairfax Police Department recommends citizens practice three key actions with their valuables at home and away.

Online Service Makes It Easy To Report Common Problems In City Of Fairfax

This new service allows you to easily report problems in your community.

The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia: Community Foundation Awards Over $332,500 In College Scholarships

Each individual scholarship fund supports a different area of focus as created and envisioned by the donor.

Blood Donations Needed In Fairfax City Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up near you.

Food Truck Fridays Comes To Fairfax's Providence Community Center

Providence District Supervisor Dalia Palchik is hosting Food Truck Fridays weekly as a way to highlight and support local food vendors.

Fairfax DACA Recipient Seeks Support For $75K Harvard Dream

A DACA recipient from Fairfax launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise tuition money for a master's degree program at Harvard University.

Refuse & Recycling Service Information: July 5-10 In City Of Fairfax

Collecting multiple days worth of debris on a single day may cause atypical delays in collection throughout city during week of July 5-10.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Fairfax City Area

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held nearby.

Video: Sneaky Fox Snacks On Cat Treats Outside Fairfax Home

A fox is captured on video eating snack treats from a Fairfax County windowsill early Friday morning.

Scripps National Spelling Bee 2021: Meet The NoVA Semifinalists

A pair of teenagers from Fairfax and Loudoun counties advanced to the semifinal round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Girl Scout Cookie Glut: Donate To 1st Responders In Fairfax City

The pandemic changed how Girl Scouts in Fairfax City approached cookie sales. Here’s how to get them into the hands of first responders.

Blood Donors Needed In Fairfax City Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up near you.

COVID Vaccination News: Government Center COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Offers Walk-In Hours; Closed June 18

The Fairfax County Government Center COVID-19 vaccination clinic provides walk-in appointments for all Fairfax Health District residents.

Cicadas Strike A Pose With Their Red Eyes, Orange Wings [PHOTOS]

D.C. and Northern Virginia residents will be sad when the Brood X cicadas depart. We'll always have these photos submitted by Patch readers.

City Council Approves Elimination Of Plastic Bags For Yard Waste

At its June 9, 2021 meeting, the City of Fairfax City Council voted to amend Chapter 74 (Solid Waste) of the Code of the City of Fairfax.

Before, During And After: Flooding And Heavy Rainfall, Fairfax City

Watch this video from Cityscreen-12 and NOAA:

Cicadas Swarming: Send Us Your Photos Of This 17-Year Phenomenon

If you’ve taken an awesome photo of the cicadas since they first arrived in NoVA and DC a month ago, we'd love to feature it on Patch.

Ratcliffe Park Tree Sculpture Critters Have Names! They're From Fairfax

The old sycamore tree at Ratcliffe Park continues to be an important part of Fairfax City, thanks to a creative approach.

'Funny' Cicadas Star In Photo Parade Thanks To Fairfax Family

Scott Kanowitz and his kids combined "a ton" of the harmless cicadas that live in their back yard with toys and props for a photo series.

Splash Pad Is Open!

The Fairfax City Splash Pad in Old Town Square, 10415 North Street, is open for the 2021 season.

First Kamp Washington Small Area Plan Public Meeting June 9

Share your thoughts about the Kamp Washington Small Area Plan at a virtual public meeting to be held at 7 p.m., June 9.

Blood Donations Needed In Fairfax City Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The pandemic has impacted the U.S. blood supply. The Red Cross will hold a series of blood drives soon in the Fairfax City area.

Traveling This Memorial Day? Check Gas Prices In Fairfax County

Gas prices are on the rise nationwide. Before you head out this Memorial Day weekend, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.

View Vaccination Rate In Health District — And In Fairfax City

To show vaccination progress in the Fairfax County Health District, the Health Department has launched an updated version.

The Cityscene Is Available Now; Sign Up For Fairfax City Alert Notification

It all happens in Fairfax

Weather Tips: Dealing With Thunderstorms And Tornadoes

Severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m.

Memorial Day History, How Fairfax Remembers: 5 Things To Know

Riding motorcycles from Fairfax to Washington, D.C. is part of a Memorial Day history that dates back nearly 160 years.

Independence Day Parade And Fireworks Show Return To Fairfax City

It is due to the success of the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination program and overall improved public health metrics.

Holiday Closures: Memorial Day

The closures in Fairfax City

Name The Critters On The Ratcliffe Park Tree Sculpture

The Ratcliffe Park Tree sculpture is completed. Have you met the new park residents artist Andrew Mallon carved into the old sycamore?

Dominion Energy Conducting Tree, Vegetation Management Throughout City

To manage vegetation around power lines, Dominion Energy will trim vegetation located near power lines and apply herbicide throughout.

Holiday Closures: Memorial Day, Fairfax City

Dates, times listed

Air Quality Forecast: Code Orange 5/20, Fairfax City

The air quality in the region is forecast as Code Orange on May 20. This forecast means air quality is expected to be unhealthy.

Fairfax City Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives in the Fairfax City area soon.

Summer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food In Fairfax City

More than 18 million children could go hungry in the United States. That includes kids in Virginia. Here’s where kids can get a healthy me

Mason Offers Vaccine Clinic For Adolescent Dependents And Mason Community May 22

On May 22, George Mason University is offering a vaccine clinic for adolescent (ages 12 to 18) dependents of Mason faculty, staff, students.

CUE Passengers Reminded Of Federal Face Mask Mandate On Buses, Transit Hubs

It all happens in Fairfax City

COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available For 12- To 15-Year-Olds, Fairfax City

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced that providers across the Commonwealth could begin vaccinating those aged 12-15.