Fairfax County school board considers longer summers, more 5-day weeks
Currently, there are 40 student holidays and only slightly more than half of the weeks in the year are five whole days long.
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Fairfax Prosecutor Steve Descano Responds to DOJ Probe, and Here's Why He's in Deep Trouble
DOJ probes Fairfax Prosecutor Descano over lenient policies on illegal alien crimes and plea deals.
Fairfax Fine Jewelry Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting In Old Town Fairfax
Fairfax Fine Jewelry marks its May 1 ribbon-cutting at 10409-A Main St. in Old Town Fairfax with city officials and business leaders.
Fairfax Co. school’s ‘Tech Squad’ empowers kids to help each other and teachers with tech tools
For a decade, Poplar Tree Elementary School’s Tech Squad has been teaching students new ways to use the technology and software at their disposal.
Fairfax County Investigators suspect arson in fire at vacant building listed for sale
An abandoned building for sale was engulfed in flames, prompting investigators to suspect arson. Evidence of trespassers adds complexity to the case.
DOJ probes Fairfax County prosecutor's charging decisions
The Justice Department announced an investigation into a high-profile Virginia Democrat — Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano. The DOJ said...
Fairfax City Budget Raises Real Estate, Meals, Hotel Taxes For FY 2027
Fairfax City Council backs higher utility and BPOL rates to fund infrastructure, schools and employee pay boosts
Fairfax Co. parents call for less laptop, tablet screen time during class
A growing group of Fairfax County parents is calling for limits on classroom technology, citing concerns about screen time, learning gaps and consistency across schools.
Fairfax County buys a school it does not need
In August 2025, Fairfax County Public Schools purchased the former King Abdullah Academy in the western part of the county for $150 million.
Fairfax County police seek help reuniting 2 missing dogs with family
Fairfax City police are asking for the public’s help in reuniting two missing dogs found over the weekend with their owners.
Opinion - Yes, Northern Virginia, there is a Veterans Day
The only two national holidays that Fairfax is not observing are Veterans Day and Columbus Day.
Virginia lowers flags Monday to honor Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax and raise awareness of domestic violence
Flags in Virginia will be lowered to half-staff Monday in memory of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax and victims of domestic violence.[
Virginia to lower flags to half staff on Monday. Here's why
Gov. Abigail Spanberger ordered flags lowered in memory and honor of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax and all victims of domestic violence.
Augmented reality exhibit brings you to the front lines of the American Revolution
A new exhibit at the National Museum of the United States Army in Fairfax County, Virginia, hopes to immerse visitors into the American Revolution through augmented reality.
Fairfax City Council To Vote On FY 2027 Budget, Proposed Tax Rate Increases
Fairfax City Council will consider increases to meals, lodging, and utility taxes during its May 5 budget adoption meeting.
New Fairfax County high school boundary map sparks frustration
Fairfax County parents are facing another round of school boundary changes just months after the district’s first major overhaul in 40 years.
Virginia flags lowered to honor Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax, victims of domestic violence
Virginia Gov. Spanberger orders flags at half-staff to honor Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax and victims of domestic violence.
Fairfax County rejects homeowner's appeal on viral 3-story addition
Construction on an unfinished addition that's sat unfinished since October cannot move forward, the Fairfax County Zoning Appeals Board says.
Fairfax County rejects homeowner’s appeal over large home addition near property line
Fairfax County rejects homeowner’s appeal over large home addition near property line