Fairfax City Awards Grants To Human Service Safety Net Nonprofits

Individual grants up to $50,000 were awarded to help these organizations mitigate some of the financial burdens imposed by the pandemic.

Help Shape The City Of Fairfax's Title VI Program

The city is establishing a Title VI Program to formalize this commitment and to recognize its responsibility to provide fairness and equity.

Erika Yalowitz Third Democrat Running For VA Senate In 37th District

Community activist Erika Yalowitz is the third candidate to enter the Virginia Senate race in the newly redrawn 37th District.

$700K Approved To Fund Lamb Center's Hy-Way Motel Redevelopment

Fairfax City Council approved a $700,000 appropriation for the Lamb Center's project to replace the Hy-Way Motel with affordable housing.

Burglary Suspect Hid In CVS Bathroom On Main Street: Fairfax City Police

City of Fairfax Police arrested a man they say hid in the bathroom of a CVS on Main Street in order to burglarize the store after hours.

Grant Received To Digitize Historic Blenheim's Civil War Graffiti

The $60,000 grant will facilitate the planning of a digitization project focused on Civil War graffiti at Blenheim and other locations.

Former Mayor David Meyer Recognized By Fairfax County Supervisors

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors presented a proclamation to former Mayor David Meyer, thanking him for his public service.

COVID-19 Declaration Of Local Emergency Canceled By Fairfax Board

Fairfax County supervisors voted to end the declaration of local emergency originally adopted in March 2020 in response to COVID-19.

Fairfax City Mayor Sworn-In As New Transportation Commissioner

Fairfax City Mayor Catherine Read was sworn-in Thursday night as a member of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission.

Petersen Touts Advocacy For Children, Elderly, Small Business

State Sen. Chap Petersen will be facing a challenger in a Democratic Primary for the first time as a General Assembly candidate.

Saddam Azlan Salim To Challenge Chap Petersen In June 20 Primary

Saddam Azlan Salim kicked off his campaign Tuesday morning to challenge Sen. Chap Petersen in the June 20 Democratic Primary.

Petersen Bill To Rein In Drug Prices Advances Through VA Senate

A bill written by Sen. Chap Petersen targeting the high cost of prescription drugs is advancing through the Virginia Senate.

Commission On The Arts Awards Grants To 13 Organizations

The City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts has selected 13 arts organizations to receive $25,000 in project support grants.

Read First Fairfax Mayor To Wear Pearls During Swearing-In Ceremony

Catherine Read is sworn in as mayor on Tuesday night, becoming the first woman to fill that seat in the city's 61-year history.

Campaign Reform, In-Person Education Amendment Top Petersen Priorities

State Sen. Chap Petersen shared his 2023 legislative priorities with business leaders during a Friday breakfast fundraiser in Vienna.

Pedestrian Safety, Affordable Transportation NVTC's Top Concerns

Providence District Supervisor Dalia Palchik was sworn in Thursday as the new chair of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission.

Street Name Transition In Progress; Residents Asked To Wait On Updating Info

The names of 14 streets officially changed on Jan. 1, 2023, and the U.S. Postal Service has updated its database to reflect the new names.

Plastic Bag Tax Begins Jan. 1, 2023 In City Of Fairfax

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, shoppers will pay a 5-cent tax for disposable plastic bags provided at Fairfax City stores.

Swearing-In Of New Fairfax City Council, Mayor On Jan. 10

City of Fairfax Mayor-elect Catherine Read and the City Council-elect will be sworn in on Jan. 10 at Fairfax City Hall.

Stormwater Utility Credit Applications Deadline Extended To March 1

Fairfax City has extended the Stormwater Utility (SWU) credit application deadline to March 1, 2023.

Hy-Way Motel Redevelopment By Lamb Center OK'd By Fairfax City Council

Fairfax City Council approved a special use permit application to redevelop the Hy-Way Motel property with permanent supportive housing.

Businesses Oppose Lamb Center Project, Ask Council To Defer Decision

Fairfax City Council will consider on Tuesday the Lamb Center/Wesley Housing's plan to replace the Hy-Way Motel with affordable housing.

Phase II Of Willard Center Redevelopment Project Moves Forward

Both the Fairfax City Council and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approve Phase II design and construction agreement.

Public Outreach For Plantation Parkway Neighborway Set For Dec. 14

The public will have a chance to provide feedback on the Plantation Parkway Neighborway on Dec. 14.

Petition To Recount Fairfax City Council Election Dismissed

Three-judge panel dismisses Anahita N. "Ana" Renner's petition requesting a recount of the 2022 Fairfax City Council race.

Attorneys In Fairfax City Recount Swap Motions Ahead Of Friday Hearing

Attorney for Anahit N. "Ana" Renner counters motion to dismiss her petition seeking a recount of the 2022 Fairfax City Council election.

Community Invited To Dec. 6 Fairfax City Seal Retirement Ceremony

The City of Fairfax invites the community to a ceremony to retire the 1973 city seal, which will be held at 6 p.m. on Dec. 6.

Fairfax City To Conduct Stream Condition Assessments In New Year

Fairfax City Stormwater Management Division staff will assess the main stem of Accotink Creek and all of its tributaries.

Fairfax Man Victim In Fatal Pedestrian Collision On Main Street

A 56-year-old Fairfax City man was the victim in a fatal accident on Main Street involving a pedestrian on Saturday night, police say.

Motion To Dismiss Fairfax City Council Recount To Be Filed This Week

The petition calling for a recount of the Nov. 8 Fairfax City Council race failed to include the all winning candidates, lawyer says.

Court Hearing Set For Recount Of Ballots In Fairfax City Council Race

A Fairfax City Circuit Court judge has scheduled a preliminary hearing on City Council Candidate Ana Renner's ballot recount request.

Ana Renner Requests Recount In 2022 Fairfax City Council Race

Finishing 15 votes behind sixth-place finisher Billy M. Bates, Fairfax City Council candidate Ana Renner is requesting a recount.

Temporary Closure Of University Drive At Old Town Hall This Week

Work continues on the project to reinstall the final two columns on the 122-year-old building.

All Votes Reported In Fairfax City Election; Bates Edges Past Renner

With all the votes counted, Catherine Read is elected mayor and Billy Bates edges past Ana Renner for the final Fairfax City Council seat.

Renaming Confederate Streets: Fairfax City Council Seeks Public Input

Fairfax City residents can suggest new names through Nov. 28. for 14 streets that the city council voted in July to change.

Multiple Recounts Could Be Filed In Fairfax Mayor, City Council Races

The small number of votes separating candidates in the Fairfax mayor and city council races could trigger multiple recount filings.

Read Claims Victory Over Yi In Fairfax With 8 Of 9 Precincts Counted

Catherine Read declares victory over opponent Sang Yi in campaign to become the City of Fairfax's next mayor.

Stormwater Utility Adjustment Applications Accepted Through Dec. 3

The fee for all real estate owners in Fairfax City supports a dedicated fund used exclusively for stormwater management.

Fairfax City Election 2022: The Tale Of 3 Sample Ballots

When Fairfax City voters head to the polls on Tuesday, volunteers will likely offer them a selection of sample ballots from which to choose.

Fairfax City Council, Mayor Candidates Square Off: See Key Races

Amid accusations of partisan politics in the 2022 Fairfax City election, voters will choose a new mayor and city council on Tuesday.