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‘Today We Honor Those That Made the Ultimate Sacrifice’ in Fairfax City

American Legion Post 177 holds Memorial Day ceremony.

Normally, Fairfax City officials, residents, and various politicians gather for a Memorial Day ceremony. This year, COVID-19 prevented it from happening, but a small group from American Legion Post 177 still made the day special.

Harmon, Ross Join Incumbents on Fairfax City Council

Meyer and School Board members all re-elected.

Fairfax City re-elected its mayor, City Council and School Board incumbents, Tuesday, May 19, and added Joe Harmon and Tom Ross to the Council, replacing Jennifer Passey and Michael DeMarco who chose not to run. And despite the pandemic, which caused many to vote by mail, more votes were cast than in 2018.

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‘Great Value for Citizens’ Tax Dollars’ in Fairfax City

City adopts budget for FY 21.

It wasn’t the bright, hopeful document they’d expected to pass before COVID-19 gripped the nation, but last Wednesday, May 13, Fairfax City Councilmembers approved the City’s FY 2021 budget.

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‘Circumstances Have Changed, and They’re on the Frontline’ in Fair Oaks

First responders salute healthcare heroes at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital.

It’s nice to be appreciated – and, last Tuesday, May 5, at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, local first responders let healthcare workers there know exactly how much they’re valued. At the 6:30 p.m. shift change, staff members walked outside and were greeted by fire engines, police cruisers, a gigantic American flag and about 100 first responders applauding them and holding signs and banners of appreciation.

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Robots Bring Meals to Fairfax Residents

There’s a robot invasion in downtown Fairfax! Well, no, not really; but friendly robots delivering delicious meals to City residents have definitely become part of the local scene.

Seven Running for Fairfax City Council

Candidates in their own words.

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‘None of Us Really Know How this Will Play Out’ in Fairfax City

City continues to grapple with FY 21 budget.

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‘A Bit of Normalcy in a Tumultuous Time’ in Fairfax City

City Jobs program keeps restrooms open in Stafford Park.

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‘We’re in Uncharted Territory, to the Extreme’ in Fairfax City

City Manager recommends Fiscal Year ’21 budget cuts.

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‘Blessed by Kind Donations, Community Sponsors’

Fairfax’s 29 Diner: Feeding hospitals and people in need.

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‘It Started As a Little Gesture and Grew Bigger’

Craftsman Auto Care helps provide meals to hospital staff.

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Fairfax City: ‘Your Budget Is Now Out the Window’

City advertising $1.1075 real-estate tax rate.

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‘I’ve Been Blessed, and I Try to Give Back’

Ciao brings free meals to doctors, nurses, firefighters.

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Our Fairfax City Firefighters: An Elite Echelon of First Responders

Fairfax City Fire Department is internationally accredited.

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‘Don’t Be Afraid of Walking through the Fire’

Fairfax woman shares her story to help and inspire others.

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Helping Women in the Local Community

Britepaths, BRAWS offer ‘shopping’ and makeup event.

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‘We Will Get Through this Crisis Together’ in City of Fairfax

City declares a local emergency.

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Help Local Families Weather this Crisis

Britepaths launches ‘Adjust, Give, Donate’ for those in need.

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Fairfax Couple Presumed Positive for COVID-19

County, state, health professionals provide answers, advice.

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‘A Passion for Video Production and Film’ at Fairfax Academy

Student wins national award.

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Fairfax City Manager Unveils Proposed FY 21 Budget

Includes real-estate tax increase and money for capital projects.

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‘A Legend in Selfless Service to Northern Virginia’

Art Little honored by both the City of Fairfax and NOVA Parks.

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‘An Individual who Exemplifies the Very Best’ in Fairfax

City honors Fairfax Little League’s Scott Peirce.

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‘A Reminder of How Generous Our Neighbors Are’ in Fairfax

Britepaths holds Stuff the Bus event at Fairfax Walmart.

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Food Pantry Opens at Fairfax High

‘But it takes a community effort to keep it stocked.’

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Faithful Life Church Is Moving to New Home in Fairfax City

It needed a special-use permit to relocate to Fairfax Square.

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Having ‘Less Cars on the Road Helps Everybody’

Fairfax City woman bikes to and from work 1,000 times.

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Fairfax City: ‘We Feel So Welcome Here; this City Is Really Special’

Spanish immersion center opens.

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‘For One Show, It’s All about the Dancers’ in Fairfax City

The Fairfax Academy presents ‘A Chorus Line.’

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Every Chocolate Lover’s Dream-Come-True in Fairfax City

Fairfax’s 28th annual festival is Jan. 31-Feb. 2.

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Fairfax City Mourns Death of Police Sgt. Moskowitz

Funeral services are set for this Saturday.

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‘What It Means to Serve One’s Neighbors’ in Fairfax

Councilman donates salary to three organizations.

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Store’s Message: ‘All Are Welcome Here’

City helps celebrate new H Mart’s opening.

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‘This Has Been a Great Ride’ in Fairfax County

Community bids farewell to Board Chairman Sharon Bulova.

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‘It Helps You Get into the Christmas Spirit’ in Annandale

Encore presents holiday musical, “Finding Santa.”

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Learning the True Meaning of the Holidays in Fairfax City

City of Fairfax Theatre presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”

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‘They Took That Risk and They Are Heroes’

America’s veterans saluted on Armistice Day.

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‘There’s a Family Whose Hearts Are Broken’

17 years in prison for 17-year-old’s murder.

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