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Scout on the Circle Welcomes First Residents in Fairfax City

The new, mixed-use development, Scout on the Circle, has transformed its section of Fairfax Boulevard in Fairfax City.

‘Every Department’s Designed with the Shopper in Mind’ in Fairfax City

New Giant opens at Scout on the Circle

Giant is already a food store familiar to Fairfax City residents; but now they have one to enjoy at 9400 Fairfax Blvd. in the new Scout on the Circle development. It opened Friday, Aug. 21, much to the delight of the shoppers there.

‘Our Families Need Internet Access Now’

Britepaths helping schoolchildren connect to online classes.

The ongoing pandemic is causing most students in the local area to attend school virtually this fall.

‘Music-Driven Classes in Fun, Team Environment’ in Fair Lakes

Row House fitness studio opening soon

People looking for a different – and safe – form of exercise may well find it in Row House, a boutique, indoor, rowing fitness studio in Fair Lakes.

‘Commitment to Building Back Stronger than Ever’ in Fairfax City

City awards $10,000 grants to 48 small businesses.

A week after awarding $1 million in grants to help Fairfax City’s small businesses, its Economic Development Authority (EDA) is doing even more.

‘Be Twice as Good, Work Three Times as Hard’

Centreville High grad is now a singer-songwriter in NYC.

When she attended Centreville High, Lexis Yelis was known as Alexis Acar. But as soon as she graduated in 2012, she moved to New York City to pursue her singer-songwriter career.

Dairy-Box Distribution Helps Local Families

Thanks to the De Lune Corp. of Springfield, last Tuesday, Aug. 18, some 1,400 local families in need received a box of free dairy products.

‘To Promote the Arts and Provide Scholarships’ in Fairfax City

Spotlight on the Arts Mayor’s Gala is Aug. 29.

Due to the pandemic, this year’s Spotlight on the Arts Mayor’s Gala will have to be virtual.

Pillar Falls off Fairfax City’s Old Town Hall

Heavy rains rotted one of the building’s wooden columns.

If a tree falls in the forest and no one sees it happen, it may or may not make a sound.

‘Hard Work and Dedication to the Community’ in Sully District

Kyler Racey named Sully’s Officer of the Quarter

Officer Kyler Racey is the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2020.

‘There Are Too Many Unanswered Questions’ in Centreville

Since 1938, Luck Stone Corp. has operated its quarry along Route 29 in Centreville.

City of Fairfax Theatre Co. Presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Shakespeare in the Park comes to Fairfax City.

Deep in an enchanted forest, four young lovers are brawling over each other’s affections while a troupe of actors prepares for the opportunity of a lifetime.

‘Supporting as Many Businesses as Possible’ in Fairfax City

City awards grants to all eligible applicants.

Fairfax City wants its small businesses to succeed, and it’s showing it in a tangible way by putting its money where its mouth is.

Fairfax City Offering School Age Child Care

Will help working families, students, while FCPS is online.

While COVID-19 has forced FCPS to offer distance learning until it’s safe to do otherwise, Fairfax City is stepping up to provide working families with a School Age Child Care program for students in grades K-6.

Centreville Fire Station 17 Paramedic is Honored

Technician Julianne Tomesheski, of Centreville Fire Station 17, C-Shift, has been honored with the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Emergency Medical Services Award.

‘Lock Your Car; Leave No Valuables Inside’ in Sully District

Police warn about scams and thefts from vehicles.

Still holding the meetings of the Sully District Police Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) online, due to the pandemic, three of the officers recently updated the community about the latest trends in local crimes.

‘We Don’t Have a Project Similar to This’ in Fairfax City

Fairfax City Council approves 50 new townhouses.

Courtesy of a Comprehensive Plan amendment and a rezoning, 50 townhouses will eventually be built on the site of a church moving from its current site in Fairfax City.

Ellie’s Hats Reaches $100,000 Donation Milestone

The money goes to families of children with cancer.

Founded in 2014, Ellie’s Hats makes life a little brighter for children with cancer and their families.

‘To Cripple an Airport, Allow Homes to Encroach’ near Dulles

Debate over residential use under airport flight paths rages on.

Poised to approve the construction of 853 new homes directly underneath Dulles International Airport flight paths, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors finally considered the updated, aircraft-noise contours data for that area.

‘Don’t Replace Natural Resources with Townhouses’ in Fairfax City

City residents weigh in on Northfax West project.

Before Fairfax City Council last week approved the new plan for Northfax West, nearly two dozen residents called in with comments during the online public hearing.

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