Fairfax County's Thriving Business Scene
New openings and community impact.
Fairfax County has seen a wave of new businesses opening their doors in recent months, each bringing unique offerings and vibrant energy to the community.
Tax Free Weekend
Old Town retailers add to sales tax holiday.
As Virginia’s annual tax-free weekend approaches Aug. 2-4, more than 30 retailers in Old Town will participate by covering the sales tax on all purchases including those items not usually part of the sales tax holiday.
Friendship Firehouse Festival
Historic fire company celebrates 250 years.
A celebration of the 250th anniversary of Alexandria’s Friendship Fire Company will be on full display at the upcoming Friendship Firehouse Festival Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 100 block of South Alfred Street.
United Community Needs 75 Gift Cards
The start of the new school year is just around the corner with Fairfax County Public Schools beginning on Aug. 19.
Creative Vision
Van Landingham celebrated for Torpedo Factory transformation.
Marian Van Landingham, a former Virginia State Delegate and champion of the arts, was celebrated at her home in Old Town July 13 as the driving force behind transforming the Torpedo Factory into a nationally recognized art center 50 years ago.
‘The Lost Weekend’
Local gallery hosts Lennon exhibit.
Members of the Alexandria Rotary Club were special guests July 19 at the Nepenthe Gallery for an exhibit by photographer May Pang, who showcased her candid photographs of John Lennon.
Retired Centreville Teacher Publishes Young Adult Novel
Looks forward to receiving reviews from former students and staff members.
Author
USDA’s Free Summer Meal Services Ending
Where to turn? New USDA program SUN Bucks and local help available.
Where to turn? New USDA program SUN Bucks and local help available.
Virginia’s Tax-Free Sales Holiday August 2-4
Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.
Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.
Connolly Statement on President Joe Biden
Connolly Statement on President Joe Biden
$150M for Virginia for Climate Pollution Reduction
$150M for Virginia for Climate Pollution Reduction
South Lakes Food Pantry HIts Major Distribution Weight Milestone
7th Annual "Do It Your Way 0.5K" fundraiser to commemorate achievement.
7th Annual "Do It Your Way 0.5K" fundraiser to commemorate achievement.
Fairfax County Awarded $50.5 Million for New Low-Emission Buses
Federal grant paves the way.
Federal grant paves the way.
12.5 Percent Fare Hike Hits Fairfax Connector Riders July 29
Not small change, given increased consumer costs and decreased dollar buying power.
Not small change, given increased consumer costs and decreased dollar buying power.
Be Safe! Hurricane Season Started
Purchase tax-free hurricane preparedness products like batteries, generators, 2-way radios, bottled water and tie-down kits Aug. 2-4.
Earlier this summer, we saw Hurricane Beryl barrel through the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico as a Category 5 storm, so this is a good time to remind you about preparing your home and family for hurricane season.
Come Gleaning with Plot Against Hunger in 2024
Each Tuesday through October, head out to local farms to pick produce and deliver it back to Arlington area feeding programs. Mornings usually begin by 8 a.m. at a designated farm, which can change based on the crop. Each location will be within an hour of Arlington.
Supervisors Defer Decision on Data Center Zoning
Public hearing confirms, ‘The devil is in the details.’
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 10-0 to defer their decision on a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding data centers until their July 30 regular meeting. This unexpected move occurred late Tuesday evening, July 16, after a staff presentation, Q&A between the board and staff, and four-and-a-half hours of public testimony. The record would still be open for written testimony.
Beyer on Biden; Supports Harris
The past few weeks have been very difficult, but I am proud to be a member of a party that tolerates dissent. We are not a cult of personality where any disagreement results in threats or purges.