Pentagon City Abduction Suspect Had Prior Criminal History: Updated

Koby Berry, 28, was on supervised probation in Fairfax County at the time of the alleged Arlington assault.

Fairfax Fine Jewelry Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting In Old Town Fairfax

Fairfax Fine Jewelry marks its May 1 ribbon-cutting at 10409-A Main St. in Old Town Fairfax with city officials and business leaders.

Fairfax Fire Investigators Seek Tips In Popes Head Road Building Fire

Investigators are asking for information about Sunday's fire at a vacant building on Popes Head Road in Fairfax Station.

Fairfax City Budget Raises Real Estate, Meals, Hotel Taxes For FY 2027

Fairfax City Council backs higher utility and BPOL rates to fund infrastructure, schools and employee pay boosts

Troopers Seek Motorcyclist Who Fled Stop On I-66 In Fairfax

Virginia State Police said a motorcyclist fled a traffic stop on I-66 and was last seen near Route 28.

2 Dogs Found In Fairfax City Waiting To Be Reclaimed

City of Fairfax police found two small dogs walking together in the city on Sunday.

Merrifield E-Scooter Rider Dies After April Crash At Gallows Road, Gatehouse Road

Merrifield rider died April 30 after an April 1 crash at Gallows and Gatehouse roads, according to police.

Fairfax Route 29 Lane Closures Set Through May 15 For Widening Project

Weekday single-lane closures are scheduled on Route 29 in Fairfax between Union Mill Road and Summit Drive.

Fairfax City Council To Vote On FY 2027 Budget, Proposed Tax Rate Increases

Fairfax City Council will consider increases to meals, lodging, and utility taxes during its May 5 budget adoption meeting.

Trailer: Comedic Musical 'Something Rotten' Debuts On Fairfax High Stage

Fairfax High School releases a video trailer for its spring musical, “Something Rotten,” which runs for two weekends.

Brother's Struggle Inspires Woodson High Student To Launch Homeless Support Nonprofit

Minn Vo founded Hands in Hope in Fairfax County to honor his late brother by providing essential resources to the homeless.

$127M Willard-Sherwood Center Unanimously Approved By Fairfax City Council

Fairfax City Council votes 6-0 to advance the $127M Willard-Sherwood project after financial revisions cut tax impacts.

Make Your Dream Retirement a Reality at Woodleigh Chase

For Cathy Tyre, Woodleigh Chase offers a vibrant lifestyle, exceeding all her expectations for retirement, and is now closer to her daughter

Red Bag Event Collects 22,300 Pounds Of Food For NoVA School Pantries

Food For Neighbors said its final Red Bag event of the school year collected donations from Northern Virginia households.

Fairfax City To Host Northern Virginia Innovation Forum At Sherwood Center

The half-day Fairfax City event will focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, economic development and the arts.

With Key Vote Looming, Fairfax City Rallies Behind Willard-Sherwood Center

Meeting transcripts show overwhelming support for the Willard-Sherwood Health and Community Center, citing safety concerns at Green Acres.

NoVA Brewery's American-Style Brown Ale Snags World Beer Cup Gold

The Vienna and Fairfax brewery won gold in 2026 after taking bronze for the same beer in 2025.

Old Glory DC Professional Rugby Team Debuts At George Mason Stadium In Fairfax

Fairfax City and County officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sunday to welcome Old Glory DC to George Mason University's stadium.

Fair Oaks Route 50, Fairfax County Parkway Ramps To Close Nights

VDOT said paving work will bring overnight ramp closures and detours at the Route 50 and Fairfax County Parkway interchange.

Best New Restaurant + Card Skimmers + Award-Winning Street: VA Business

Unemployment jumps, farmers markets open, new food and shopping sites, and a city's main street recognition headline VA business news.

1 Occupant Seriously Injured In Fire Fairfax Villa Home

A house fire in the Fairfax Villa area leaves one occupant hospitalized with life-threatening injuries on Thursday night, authorities say.

Fairfax City Council Works With VDOT On $3.5M Repayment

VDOT requests $3.5 million from Fairfax City following the George Snyder Trail cancellation, while offering to coordinate on repayment.

Chantilly Man Sentenced In Federal Child Exploitation Case

Court records say the 55-year-old man used an anonymous Google account to exploit at least six girls from 2022 to 2023.

How Fairfax City Precincts Voted In 2026 Redistricting Special Election

Fairfax City voters approved a constitutional amendment on redistricting Tuesday, with 67 percent support across all six city precincts.

Fairfax Student Sentenced For Groping, Assaulting Classmates

Israel Flores Ortiz was sentenced Tuesday for nine counts of assault and battery involving female students at Fairfax High School.

Aggravated Sexual Battery Charges Levied Against Fairfax Police Sergeant

A Fairfax County police sergeant was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery.

Support For Schools, Caution On Service Cuts Highlight Fairfax City Budget Feedback Session

City residents at Thursday's meeting prioritized schools and infrastructure, while many favored delaying projects over cutting services.

Expectation Church Plans Multi-Phase Expansion, New Outreach Building In Fairfax

Expectation Church files a special permit amendment to expand its Braddock Road campus, adding 450 seats and new facilities.

GMU Student's Startup HomePlate Delivers Medically Tailored Meals to Fairfax County Seniors

George Mason junior Zachary Suh pivots HomePlate to partner with senior centers, providing heart-healthy, cultural meals in Fairfax.

VDOT Bills Fairfax City $3.5M After Trail Cancellation

Fairfax City must repay the state $3.5 million for the terminated George Snyder Trail by July 2027.

Fairfax City Council Faces Critical Vote On $127M Willard Sherwood Center

Residents urge Fairfax City Council to approve the Willard Sherwood project amid fears of a deadlocked vote on project bonds.

Testimony: Willard-Sherwood Health And Community Center Economic Development Value

Former Fairfax City Councilmember Janice Miller testifies in support of the Willard-Sherwood Health and Community Center.

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Kills Wife, Self Amid Divorce

Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then himself in their Annandale home. Police said the couple was divorcing.

The Garden Club of Fairfax Donates Kaleidoscope Sculpture to Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

The Garden Club of Fairfax kicked off their Centennial Celebration with the dedication of a Kaleidoscope Sculpture.

Fairfax Man Sentenced In D.C. Cocaine Conspiracy Tied To Potomac Gardens Neighborhood

Lawrence Smith, 55, of Fairfax pleaded guilty in a cocaine distribution conspiracy case tied to a housing complex in Southeast D.C.

Man Arrested For Waving Machete In Fairfax City Served With Outstanding Warrant

A man who was waving a machete at a Fairfax City shopping center was arrested and served with an outstanding Prince William warrant.

Fairfax City Welcomes Sensory Play Business For Young Children

SensePlay Studio owner Charry Lee said the new Fairfax City studio is built around purposeful play and parent support.

Fairfax Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Package Thief

Fairfax City police are searching for a suspect who they say stole packages from an Ashby Place porch recently.

$1M Virginia Lottery Ticket Sold At NoVA Giant Food

A Bank a Million ticket sold at Giant Food in Northern Virginia matched six numbers in Saturday's drawing.

Oakton High Student Launches MoneyQuest Game To Boost Financial Literacy

Oakton High junior Rishab Nanduri gamifies personal finance with MoneyQuest, a new free nonprofit app for Financial Literacy Month.