Free but by appointment only, the Safe Assured ID program is aimed to better track people reported missing, according to Fairfax Police.
The first-ever Preparedness Awareness Weekend is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Providence Community Center in Fairfax.
The 22nd annual Irish Folk Festival is noon-7:30 p.m. Saturday in Fairfax at Sherwood Center/Van Dyck Park and Auld Shebeen Irish Pub.
The website GoodCall has Fairfax ranked No. 40 among the best 100 cities in which to retire. It's one of four Virginia entries on the list.
Mary Lee is a great white shark who "pinged" last Friday off the mouth of the Cheseapeake Bay. She has more than 100,000 Twitter followers.
Fairfax has designated May as an opportunity for residents to get to know their city better, and has offered a list of sites to explore.
Fairfax will celebrate National Arbor Day Friday with a ceremony noting its 30th year as a "Tree City USA" designee. Tree to be planted.
Nothing says entertainment like meeting up at your favorite spot to eat with friends. Step up the tradition by starting a brunch club.
Livability.com has ranked the top 100 best places to live nationally, and gives high marks to the City of Fairfax for a variety of reasons.
Fairfax City Summer Camps in 2017 offer quite the wide variety of options for kids. Traditional camps begin June 29 and run through Aug. 11.
'Civil War Day' is set for April 29 in Fairfax at Historic Blenheim. Actors will portray the likes of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis.
To create an absolutely amazing salad, make it simple, fresh, and exceptionally good in flavor
The Easter Bunny will be visiting Fair Oaks Mall beginning on Mar. 24 through Apr. 15 to greet children and take photos.
If you're ready to start the journey to growing your own healthy and delicious fresh produce, here are a few tips to get you started.
Pre-registration is required for the annual City of Fairfax event. The fee is $5 per fisherman; the pond will be stocked with many trout.
Residents are asked for their input regarding a park master plan for improvements or changes over the next 20-30 years. Survey included.
The wands were sold during shows Oct. 19-23 at George Mason University's EagleBank Arena in Fairfax and could pose a safety hazard.
City officials are asking residents to take a survey about plans, goals and overall vision for Fairfax relatively far down the road.
It's all about chocolate in every form one could imagine. It's centered in the downtown area and attracts visitors from all over the region.
Based on various factors, the personal-finance website WalletHub put together a list of the best places to raise a family in Virginia.
The website 24/7 Wall St. cited the city's average household income, life expectancy and other factors, such as being quite close to D.C.
It will celebrate, among other things, the Year of the Rooster. There will be performances, dancing and much more each day from 1-5 p.m.
The event is sponsored by the Fairfax Police and its animal control division, and will be held at Pet Supplies Plus at 11054 Lee Highway.
"Adopt a Cat" affair to be held at Pet Supplies Plus, and orchestrated by Fairfax Police and its Division of Animal Control.
According to MADD, 47 fatalities from alcohol-related crashes in Virginia occurred in November, December and January of 2015.
The 29th edition, Saturday and Sunday at Fairfax High School, offers a mix of the eclectic and the traditional.
Ongoing photo sessions, beginning Sunday, are a decided twist from taking your kids to be photographed with Santa Claus.
It's one of the more intriguing Halloween-related events in Northern Virginia, and much of it is based on urban legend.
Families from the community are urged to bring their kids to a safe afternoon of trick-or-treating fun.
The Vigilantes concert — scheduled from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — has been cancelled.
The largely ceremonial designation was bestowed by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies.
The annual event is set for Saturday in Old Town Square, and will feature rides, food, beer gardens and live music.
It'll be at the Sherwood Center and also at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub, from noon-7:30 p.m.
Hosted by the City of Fairfax and the Clifton Lions Club, the show will include live music and food; admission is free.
But its mission remains the same: to help low-income families in the Fairfax County area with essential needs and financial counseling.
Event is free and no registration is required.
Regarding violent crime and property crime, according to FBI statistics, Fairfax ranks low; others in the region rank lower.
You can sign up your whole family to run in this 1K race at Van Dyck Park.
Attendance and parking at Fall for Fairfax KidsFest are free.
Fairfax City will be hosting its annual fall festival on October 10th.