Winter Weather News and Information Published on January 22, 2026 Snow is in the forecast for Fairfax City. Here's what you need to know about city plowing operations, protecting your pipes, parking, and staying safe before, during, and after the storm. Tagged as: , General News
Celebrate Chocolate, History, Community Feb. 6-8 in Fairfax City Published on January 16, 2026 Chocolate lovers, unite! The annual Chocolate Lovers Festival returns Feb. 6-8 with your favorite events — plus one temporary change and a new activity. Tagged as: , General News
Fairfax City Awards Grants to Six Local Nonprofits Published on January 08, 2026 The City of Fairfax has awarded grants totaling $199,509 to six nonprofit human services organizations through the city's nonprofit grant program. The organizations, which serve clients of various ages and provide a range of vital human services and support, are all located in Fairfax City or provide services to city residents. Tagged as: , General News
Call for Nominations: 2026 Women of Influence Awards Published on January 06, 2026 Know a woman making a powerful difference in our community? Nominate her for the Commission for Women's 2026 Women of Influence Awards. Nominations due March 5. Tagged as: , General News
Free Public Safety Training Offered at Fire Station 3 Published on January 02, 2026 Learn life-saving skills at free public safety training from February through May at Fire Station 3.Classes are offered at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month by members of the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Fairfax Fire Department.Classes cover hands-only CPR/AED, stop the bleed, stroke awareness, fire extinguisher use, smoke alarm basics, and more. Tagged as: , General News
Special Election for the Virginia House of Delegates, 11th District Published on December 12, 2025 The City of Fairfax Department of Elections received a Writ of Special Election on Friday for the Virginia House of Delegates from the 11th House District. The vacancy was occasioned by the resignation of Del. David L. Bulova.The special election will be held Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, to fill the vacancy. Tagged as: , General News
C-PACE Financing Helps Property Owners Save on Energy Costs Published on December 11, 2025 The City of Fairfax is one of 19 Virginia localities participating in the statewide Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy financing program. C-PACE financing helps property owners overcome financial barriers that discourage investment in energy and water conservation projects. Tagged as: , General News
City of Fairfax Earns National Emergency Management Accreditation Published on December 11, 2025 The City of Fairfax Office of Emergency Management has achieved accreditation through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program, the nation's highest and most respected standard for emergency management programs. This accomplishment makes Fairfax the first locality in Virginia to earn EMAP accreditation. Tagged as: , General News
Page Avenue Post Office May Be Renamed to Honor Late Congressman Published on December 04, 2025 U.S. representatives this week introduced legislation to rename one of the city's two post offices in honor of the late Rep. Gerald E. "Gerry" Connolly, who died earlier this year.If approved, the post office at 10660 Page Ave. would be called the "Congressman Gerald E. 'Gerry' Connolly Post Office Building." Tagged as: , General News
Fairfax City Council Appoints Daniel Alexander as City Manager Published on November 18, 2025 At its Nov. 18 meeting, and following a national search, the Fairfax City Council introduced Daniel C. Alexander as the new city manager. Mr. Alexander currently serves as a deputy county executive in Prince William County, Virginia, where he has overseen a portfolio of 15 public safety and community services agencies since February 2022. His employment with Fairfax City will begin Jan. 5, 2026. Tagged as: , General News