VA Senate District 37 Election: Petersen, Salim Vie For Open Seat

Fairfax voters will be heading to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the 2023 Democratic Party Primary.

Petersen Campaign Fund Tops $1M Compared To Challenger Salim's $188K

Incumbent State Sen. Chap Petersen has outraised his Democratic primary challenger Saddam Salim, according to the latest financial filings.

Urban Forest Assessment Begins In Fairfax City

The urban forest assessment will provide a physical inventory of trees on city-owned land and an analysis of the city’s urban tree canopy.

Design Public Hearing For Blenheim Boulevard Improvements, June 13

A design public hearing will be held for the Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvements Project on June 13.

Pride Month Declared Ahead Of Fairfax City's Inaugural LGBTQ Event

Fairfax City Council declared June as LGBTQ Pride Month, with a celebration planned at Old Town Hall on Saturday, June 3.

J.C. 'Chap' Petersen Running In June 20 Democratic Primary: Profile

Incumbent State Sen. J.C. "Chap" Petersen is running in the 37th District race against newcomer Saddam Azlan Salim in the June 20 primary.

Baseball Bat Suspect Chased Woman Before Connolly Staff Attack: Police

The man charged in a baseball bat on two staffers of Rep. Gerry Connolly chased a woman with a baseball bat earlier that day, police said.

Baseball Bat Attacker Charged In Congressional Staffer Assault: Police

A staffer and intern of a VA congressman were injured in an assault with a baseball bat. The suspect was charged; no motive is known.

Fairfax City Wins 2 Awards In National Communications Competition

Fairfax City's Communications and Marketing Office won two awards from the National Association of Government Communicators.

Deadline Passes; No Lawsuit Filed By Petersen Campaign Against Salim

Sen. Chap Petersen's campaign has not filed its threatened lawsuit against opponent Saddam Azlan Salim, his opponent in the June 20 primary.

Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan To Focus On Future Development

Fairfax City has launched the Small Area Plan for the Fairfax Circle area, which should take about a year to complete.

Chap Petersen Campaign Threatens To Sue Opponent Salim Over Websites

Sen. Chap Petersen sent a cease and desist letter threatening to sue primary opponent Saddam Salim over potentially confusing websites.

Ashburn Man Arrested For 2 Shooting Incidents In Fairfax City

An Ashburn man is facing malicious wounding and firearms charges in connection with two shooting incidents last December in Fairfax City.

2023 Democratic Primary: Early Voting Starts Friday In Fairfax City

City of Fairfax voters will be casting ballots for candidates in the June 20 Democratic Party Primary three races.

New Task Force Begins Dialogue Focused On Homelessness In Fairfax City

Task force dialogue will examine the impact of homelessness on unhoused residents and the wider residential and business communities.

City Of Fairfax: Jermantown Road Project Open House Set For May 31

Fairfax City seeks input on preliminary design concepts for the Jermantown Road Corridor Improvement Project.

City Of Fairfax: Plans To Improve Problematic Intersection Move Forward

Fairfax City Council endorsed a design to address safety and operational deficiencies at the Chain Bridge Road/Eaton Place intersection.

How To Dispose Of Hand Sanitizer, Which Is Household Hazardous Waste

Alcohol-based hand sanitizer should never be poured down the drain.

City Of Fairfax: Proposed Budget, CIP Reviewed Through April 25

The Mayor and City Council are reviewing and discussing the proposed budget and Capital Improvement Projects Plan.

Yalowitz Drops Out Of 37th Senate Race, Leaving Petersen Facing Salim

Democrat Erika Yalowitz announced on Thursday that she was withdrawing from the 37th District State Senate race.

Petersen Outraises 2 Primary Opponents In Virginia Senate Race: VPAP

Sen. Chap Petersen raised more than twice what each of his opponents in the upcoming Democratic Party have raised in 2023.

Washington Gas Confirms Utility Work In Fairfax City: Release

Washington Gas is conducting gas service work and meter relocation in the City of Fairfax.

Plan To Improve Problematic Fairfax City Intersection Moves Forward

Plan approved to address the safety and operational deficiencies of the Chain Bridge Road and Eaton Place intersection in Fairfax City.

City Of Fairfax: Drug Take Back Day Is April 22

Bring unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter drugs to the City of Fairfax Police Department on April 22.

City Of Fairfax: Real Estate Tax Relief, Rent Relief Applications Due April 17

Fairfax City provides real estate tax relief and rent relief for senior citizens and city residents with permanent and total disabilities.

City Of Fairfax: Community Invited To Homelessness Task Force Learning Sessions

City of Fairfax has scheduled three Community Learning Sessions connected to the Homelessness Task Force.

Hawk's Nest, Eggs Force Circle Woods Pond Improvement Project To Halt

The discovery of a hawk's nest with eggs in a tree slated for removal forced work on the Circle Woods Pond improvement project to halt.

Petersen Touts Record, Looks To Step Into Leadership Role In VA Senate

State Sen. Chap Petersen kicked off his re-election campaign, during a birthday party at Vienna Volunteer Fire Department on Friday.

30% Pay Raise For Fairfax County Board Of Supervisors Approved, 8-2

Fairfax County supervisors voted on Tuesday to raise their salaries by 30 percent and the chairman's salary by 38 percent in an 8-2 vote.

City Of Fairfax Customer Service Desks Closed March 22

The customer service counters for Community Development and Planning and Code Administration will be closed for construction on Wednesday.

Slave Law Prompts VA Judge To Rule Frozen Embryos Are Property

The decision invoking slavery, which settled an ongoing dispute between a divorced Fairfax couple, is being criticized by legal experts.

Plan To Redevelop Pan Am Shopping Center To Be Discussed At Meeting

Public meeting planned to discuss proposed comprehensive plan amendment​​​ to redevelop the Pan Am Shopping Center

Fairfax City Council Briefed On $8.1M Thaiss Park Renovation Proposal

Fairfax City Parks and Recreation Department updated the mayor and city council about its plan to renovate Thaiss Park on Pickett Road.

Home For Life Expo Coming To Fairfax City In March

Fairfax Village in the City Home for Life 2023 Expo is coming to the Sherwood Community Center in March.

GMU: New Mayor Has Ideas To Bring Mason, Fairfax City Together

"Just so you know," Catherine Read said casually during a recent conversation, “I've got more ideas than a dog has fleas.”

City Of Fairfax: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day With Irish Social Dancing

Dancers of all levels are invited to step onto the Sherwood Center’s dance floor to live musicby the Shepherds Pie Ceili Band.

2023 Real Estate Assessments Reflect Ongoing Growth In Fairfax City

Excluding value added for commercial and residential new construction, total assessed value increased 2.1 percent.

Fairfax City Water Main Flushing Conducted March 20 - June 12

Each spring, Fairfax Water flushes its water mains by opening fire hydrants and allowing them to flow freely for a short period of time.

Taco Bell Drive-Thru Plan Raises Parking, Traffic Concerns In Fairfax

ABTB Mid-Atlantic, LLC presented a proposal to the Fairfax City Planning Commission to build a drive-thru Taco Bell on Fairfax Boulevard.

Celebrate Women's History Month In Fairfax City With Title IX Discussion

Fairfax City Mayor Catherine Read will introduce a free panel discussion on the impact of Title IX on March 12 at Fairfax City Hall.