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Fairfax County Updates Its ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan

Would you feel comfortable walking on any of these and others? Survey feedback and comments will be accepted through Dec. 20, 2024.

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Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets Releases TREDS Study

VDOT's Traffic Records Electronic Data System

Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets released its inaugural study on VDOT's Traffic Records Electronic Data System (TREDS) data of pedestrian and bike crashes in Fairfax, Alexandria, and Arlington.

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What Could Mass Deportation Plans Mean Here?

Local officials emphasize welcoming policies.

Local officials emphasize welcoming policies.

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Beveridge Brings Out the Best

Tom Beveridge sits at his Steinway piano with sunlight filtering through the corner window. He has agreed to play his first composition for piano, composed when he was 10 years old.

Cornerstones: Hope for Tomorrow for So Many

Thousands of individuals and families served.

Thousands of individuals and families served.

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Visit Fairfax for History, Mild Weather, and Christmas Lights

No more driving aimlessly, there’s a route laid out for the good stuff, see www.fxva.com

Christmas lights

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Celebrating Heritage: Fairfax County Public Library's Annual Native American Celebration

During the weekend of Nov. 23-24, the Fairfax County Public Library hosted its third annual Native American Heritage Celebration.

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Military Monday Dinners To End After 18 Years

Last dinner in Great Falls, Dec. 9, supports Stop Soldier Suicide

Military Monday Dinners To End After 18 Years

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Giving Machines Unveiled on Giving Tuesday

Giving Machines Unveiled on Giving Tuesday

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Fairfax County Calendar

Fairfax County Calendar

Where to Give Locally

Give for Local impact

Local nonprofits serve critical roles in the community, and they need your help.

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Telling All the History of Fairfax County

The theme, “The Power of Place,” permeated the Fairfax County History Commission’s 20th annual conference on Nov. 2, including the power of places long gone.

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Is Fairfax County’s Co-Responder Program the Right Fit?

Advocates, public cite concerns.

It has been over three years since Fairfax County initiated its pilot co-responder program intended to help police respond to mental health emergency calls. Some county residents are raising multiple concerns about the program.

Data on FCPD Use of License Plate Reader Technology

The Fairfax County Police Department marks the two-year anniversary of the implementation of license plate reader technology which launched in November 2022.

Open Enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace Has Started

Open Enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace started Nov 1. This is the time of year that anybody can enroll in new coverage or make changes to their current plan without experiencing a qualifying life event. Free application assistance is available to Virginians during Open Enrollment and year-round through the Enroll Virginia program.

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