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Providing Access to Fresh, Healthy Food
WFCM’s second, client-choice pantry opens in Centreville.
Fairfax County is a great place to live – for those earning enough money to keep a roof over their heads, pay their bills and feed their families. But people struggling to make ends meet often turn to Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) for help.
Murder, Romance, Revenge and Amazing Songs
Not Just Dance presents dramatic musical, ‘Sweeney Todd.’
Sweeney Todd
Residents: ‘Why Would We Want This?’
Huge data center is proposed in Chantilly.
Unbeknownst to most residents, when the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently re-adopted its revamped zoning ordinance, zMOD, it quietly added a provision allowing data centers to be built, by right, on industrially zoned land within a quarter mile of residential homes.
Music Students Make Sweet Summer Sounds
Franklin Middle holds 36th annual Band and Orchestra Camp.
The sweet sounds of music filled the halls of Franklin Middle School during the 36th annual Band and Orchestra Camp. It ran June 22-July 14, and 350 fourth- through rising 10th-graders attended.
County Supervisors OK ‘Worthy Project in Bad Location’
Affordable, senior housing to be built near busy Dulles runway.
Airplane route
‘Putting a Face to Those who Protect Our Community’
Centreville communities celebrate National Night Out.
“National Night Out is a good reminder of why we serve and the tremendous support we have from our community – and it’s just fun.” — Capt. Shawn Adcock, FCPD’s Special Operations Division
Land-Use Group Holds Supervisor’s Feet to the Fire
Committee and MWAA explain their opposition to Agape plan.
It’s one thing to deliberately misrepresent a group’s opinion about a project and another to use that opinion to help sway a vote.
Visionaries of Equity and Justice Honored at CIF Banquet
Founders Alice and Jerry Foltz receive Visionary Award.
“This award … is a celebration of the power of human imagination, dedication and the relentless pursuit of a better future.” — Chairman Jeff McKay
A Culinary Tour of the World in Fairfax City
Winter Restaurant Week is Feb. 26-March 3.
It’s always a good time to visit Fairfax City – but especially during Restaurant Week. That’s when both locals and visitors get a chance to enjoy delicious meals at the City’s restaurants for lower-than-normal prices.
Hoagies, Lasagna, Cheesesteaks, Cannoli and More
A Deli opens a new location in Fairfax City.
Deli Relocates
Neighborhood Restaurant with Upscale, Modern Feel
After a year in Fairfax City, Draper’s holds ribbon cutting.
Draper’s Steak & Seafood, at 3936 Blenheim Blvd. in Fairfax, is in a location steeped in history.
Place of Support, Hope, Love and Opportunity
Cameron’s Coffee & Chocolates celebrates 10 years.
Chocolates
Three Fairfax City Nonprofits Receive Grants
They each help others and stimulate the local economy.
Grants
Fairfax City Looks Toward the Horizon
Mixed uses, multifamily homes, stores and businesses planned.
Fairfax City is proud of its historic Old Town parks and schools, while warmly welcoming new residents, businesses and commercial development throughout the City.
My Empanadas Offers Authentic Peruvian Food
New restaurant is open in Fairfax City’s Courthouse Plaza.
Empanadas
Passion to Help People in Need
Sen. Mark Warner visits WFCM’s food pantry in Chantilly.
Nonprofit Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) serves 4,500 residents in nine western Fairfax County ZIP codes. With the community’s support, in FY 22 it provided nearly 1 million pounds of food, equal to more than 458,745 meals.
‘He’s Still Here; My Uncle Will Be Gone Forever’
Green sentenced to prison for killing Chantilly man.
“Nothing the victim did that night justified his death, nor did anything Ms. Osorio Cordero did warrant [Green’s] malicious assault on her.” — Judge David Oblon, Fairfax County Circuit Court
Fairfax Fall Festival: Food, Crafts, Music
47th annual celebration is Saturday, Oct. 14.
Fall Festival
Hotel Provides ‘Elevated Experiences for Visitors’
Fairfax City Residence Inn celebrates its renovations.
Hotel
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