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Difficult Budget Adoption Raises Serious Questions

Can Fairfax City Councilmembers work together?

It’s pretty straightforward: When it’s time to adopt a government’s budget, those tasked with doing so are supposed to follow through. But during the May 6 Fairfax City Council meeting – after several weeks of meetings, work sessions, discussions, public hearings, budget scrutiny, and questions to City staff – some on the dais wanted to delay any action by a week.

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Fairfax City Council Calls Timeout on Trails

New members upend plans with pauses and a cancellation.

Fields

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Knowledge, Care, Help and Lifelines for Senior Citizens

The Home for Life Expo was April 4 at Fairfax City’s Sherwood Center.

Senior Living

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Some Success in Richmond but PFAS Headaches

Potomac Watershed Roundtable looks at challenges ahead

The news was both grim and hopeful on April 11, when officials at the Potomac Watershed Roundtable heard about the Potomac River basin and area water supplies.

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Against All Odds, Hoping for a Better World

Welcome to ‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’ by Fairfax High.

Theater

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Funny, Joyful Show Aims to Brings Happiness

Woodson High presents the musical, ‘Mamma Mia!’

Woodson High presents the musical, ‘Mamma Mia!’

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Theater, Dance, Music, Fashion, More

Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival spans two weekends.

Arts Festival

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Vietnam War Veterans Honored in Fairfax City

147 of the fallen came from Fairfax County.

147 of the fallen came from Fairfax County.

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Laughter, Joy, Discovery, Wonder, Empathy and Healing

Women’s Storytelling Festival is March 20-23 in Fairfax City.

Women’s Storytelling Festival is March 20-23 in Fairfax City.

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Fairfax City Celebrates Women’s History Month

Recognizes past achievements and hope for the future.

Recognizes past achievements and hope for the future.

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Fairfax City Advertises Even Higher Tax Rate

Surprise move proposes real-estate tax of $1.15.

Taxes

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‘Make No Mistake – Black History Is America’s History’

FCPS holds special event at Woodson High School.

FCPS holds special event at Woodson High School.

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