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Chanukah Celebration Is Planned in Fairfax City

A Chanukah celebration is planned for Wednesday, Dec. 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in Old Town Square. Rabbi Sholom Deitsch of Chabad Lubavitch of Northern Virginia will light the menorah.

Controversy Erupts over Fairfax City Manager’s Firing

Deputy city manager and police chief leaving in January.

Fairfax’s Fun-Filled Festival of Lights and Carols

Holiday Markets, Entertainment, in Fairfax City

Family fun, as well, at the Festival of Lights and Carols.

Holiday Markets, Entertainment, in Fairfax City

CFTC Presents ‘Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins’

A new, holiday play geared for both children and adults.

Dancing Reindeer, Elves, Toy Soldiers and Santa

Encore presents its holiday show, ‘Time for Christmas.’

Local Nonprofits Need Your Help

Britepaths, Lamb Center seek holiday donations.

Fairfax Ballet Company Presents ‘The Nutcracker’

Chantilly High student dances with NYC professionals.

Nutcracker

‘Reminder of the Painstakingly High Cost of Freedom’

Fairfax City celebrates America's veterans.

John Mason Honored by General Assembly

‘Emblematic of the unflinching spirit of our veterans.’

John Mason Honored

Reimagining of a Classic Story in Futuristic Setting

Centreville High’s Cappies play is ‘Antigone: 3021.’

Theater

Read Wins Re-election as Fairfax City’s Mayor

One Council seat is yet to be decided.

‘Like an Adam Sandler Movie with Shakespeare’s Language’

Fairfax High presents ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’

Much Ado

Glebe View Townhouse Project at a Glance

Fairfax Presbyterian Church, at 10723 Main St. and Presbyterian Way in Fairfax City, has donated some 1.6 acres of its land for affordable homes, called Glebe View Townhouses, to be built there. Habitat for Humanity NOVA is the developer, and nonprofit Homestretch/Sacred Homes will own two of the houses. HomeAid will provide building materials and tradesman expertise at reduced prices.

Local People Honored during Centreville Day

Annual awards are presented to worthy recipients.

Day

‘A Joyous Day Filled with Hope, Progress and Possibility’

Ground is broken for affordable homes in Fairfax City.

People Coming Together for Good in Time of Need

Fairfax’s American Legion Post 177 helps hurricane victims.

After Hurricane Helene dealt a devastating blow to Western North Carolina – washing away homes and livelihoods and leaving many residents and businesses without drinkable water or electricity – American Legion Post 177 in Fairfax City just had to do something. So it began collecting items for the victims and then delivering them.

Romance, High Drama and a Disintegrating Family

Woodson High presents unique take on Shakespeare’s ‘Lear.’

Love Runs Amok in Hilarious Shakespearean Comedy

Westfield High presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’

Community Fun, Festivities under the Autumn Sun

Centreville Day was Saturday, Oct. 19

Bicyclist, 89, Killed in Collision with Car

‘People Pay Attention when Projects Affect their Neighborhoods’

Fairfax City’s Susan Kuiler wants to become mayor.

Fairfax Man, 20, Dies after Motorcycle Crash

‘We Need to Dramatically Increase Our Commercial Tax Base’

Fairfax City Mayor Catherine Read makes her case for reelection.

‘What Women Do Is Figure Out How to Make It All Work’

Advice for success given at Economic Empowerment Luncheon.

More than 120 people attended the Sept. 25 Women’s Economic Empowerment Luncheon at the Sherwood Center in Fairfax.

Mixed-Use Apartment Building OKed in Northfax

Fairfax City Council approves WillowWood Phase I plan.

Apartments galore

Music, Children’s Activities, Parade, Pets and Awards

32nd annual Centreville Day is Saturday, Oct. 19.

Come one, come all – the 32nd annual Centreville Day is Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in Historic Centreville Park. The free event is at 5714 Mount Gilead Road (off Braddock Road, across Route 29 from the IHOP) and offers fun activities for the entire family.

Fairfax Fall Festival: Food, Crafts, Music

48th annual celebration is Saturday, Oct. 12.

Fairfax Fall Festival: Food, Crafts, Music

Fairfax City Candidates Address Residents

Two are running for Mayor and 11 for City Council.

election

Celebrate Fiesta Fairfax, this Saturday, Oct. 5

Fairfax City Kicks up its Heels on National Dance Day

Fairfax City Looks Toward the Future

More multifamily homes and retail uses are planned.

While proud of its historic heritage, Fairfax City is continually modernizing and warmly welcoming new residents, businesses and commercial development.

Community News at a Glance

Community news

Huge Turnout for Labor Day Car Show in Fairfax

Empowering Fairfax City’s Women Entrepreneurs

Luncheon will provide advice, connections, to grow their businesses.

Chantilly Man Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity

Pham was charged with attacking Connolly’s staffers.

Chantilly Man Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity

Cool Vehicles, Live Music and Fundraising

Fairfax City hosts 25th annual Labor Day Car Show.

Cars

Taste the Flavors of the World in Fairfax City

Fairfax City Summer Restaurant Week is Sept. 2-8.

Taste the Flavors of the World in Fairfax City

Celebrating Innovative, Reimagined Coyote Grille

Fairfax City restaurant offers upscale Central and South American food

Celebrating Innovative, Reimagined Coyote Grille

Fairfax City Celebrates Its CUE Bus System

The rebranded initials stand for ‘City. University. Everyone.’

Fairfax City Celebrates Its CUE Bus System

Double Bill for Fairfax City’s Rock the Block

Former Pharmacy Is Turned into a Pickleball Palace

Vacancy becomes vibrant activity site in Fairfax City.

Second-Degree Murder Yields 28 Years in Prison

Robertson is sentenced for violent killing of Fairfax man.

Although Aaron Robertson was sentenced last week to 28 years in prison for the brutal killing of Fairfax City’s Luis Barahona Reyes, the victim’s family and the prosecutor were hoping for more.