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Fairfax Public Schools Consider Changing Class Start Times

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Fairfax City Weighs New Tax Options, Housing, Labor Policies In 2027 Legislative Agenda

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Yesterday

WTOP NewsYesterday

How Fairfax Co.’s plastic bag tax helped community get covered recycle bins for free

NBC4 WashingtonYesterday

Teen dies days after being hit by car outside of Chantilly High School

PatchYesterday

Teen Dies After Being Struck By Car Near Chantilly High School: Police

FOX 5 DCYesterday

Fairfax County considers major school start time changes: Here are the 3 options

Northern Virginia MagazineYesterday

Six-Week Holiday Market Pop-Up to Return to Fairfax Corner

City of Fairfax, VA (.gov)Yesterday

Shawn Dunstan Selected to Serve as Fairfax City Fire Chief City of Fairfax, VA

Tuesday, November 10

FFXnowNov 10

Fairfax County Public Library launches online portal for historical photos

FFXnowNov 10

Veterans Day to close Fairfax County government, but not schools

Washington BladeNov 10

Sabrina Bruce becomes first trans person elected in Fairfax County

PatchNov 10

Woman Critically Injured In Seven Corners Pedestrian Crash: Fairfax Police

FFXnowNov 10

Assistance available for small Fairfax County businesses impacted by drought

Monday, November 9

Eater DCNov 9

A Hidden Gem Tasting Menu Showcases a Beloved Chef’s Career in Fairfax

Legacy | ObituaryNov 9

Mary Helman Obituary (2026) - Fairfax, VA - Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home

Northern Virginia MagazineNov 9

23 Veterans Day Deals and Discounts in Northern Virginia

Fairfax County (.gov)Nov 9

Car Tax Payments Due Oct. 5 – What You Need to Know

Saturday, November 7

MaxPrepsNov 7

Robinson High School (Fairfax, VA) Football

Friday, November 6

FFXnowNov 6

A New Source for News, Events, and More in Fairfax, VA

Thursday, November 5

City of Fairfax, VA (.gov)Nov 5

Fairfax City Awards Grants to Human Services Nonprofits City of Fairfax, VA

Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov)Nov 5

Fairfax County Parkway/Popes Head Road interchange nighttime closures in Fairfax Oct. 11-15 & 18-22

Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov)Nov 5

Fairfax County Parkway southbound nighttime lane closures in Fairfax Station July 8 & 9

Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov)Nov 5

Fairfax County Parkway northbound nighttime lane closures in Fairfax Station Oct. 23 & 30

Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov)Nov 5

Fairfax County Parkway Northbound Single Lane Closure in Fairfax Station the Night of July 12

Monday, November 2

Fairfax County (.gov)Nov 2

Fairfax County History Portal: Step Into History

Tuesday, October 27

Yahoo FinanceOct 27

Lincoln Avenue Communities and Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority Celebrate Grand Opening of Affordable Housing Development in Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax County (.gov)Oct 27

Jaberi appointed Health Department director

Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov)Oct 27

Fairfax County Parkway Trail multi-month closure in Fairfax Station begins Oct. 30

Friday, October 23

Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov)Oct 23

Burke Centre Parkway westbound permanent access changes at Fairfax County Parkway begin Oct. 26

Thursday, October 22

FFXnowOct 22

Customizable furniture store opens first Virginia location in Fairfax Corner

Wednesday, October 21

FFXnowOct 21

Fairfax well-represented on 2026 list of 50 Best Restaurants in N. Va.

Fairfax County (.gov)Oct 21

Fairfax County Park Authority Releases Proposed 2027 Fee Schedule for Public Input

Friday, October 16

FFXnowOct 16

Half of N. Va.’s 10 best restaurants are in Fairfax, Northern Virginia Magazine says

PatchOct 16

New Furniture Store Opens In Fairfax, First Of Its Kind In Virginia

Thursday, October 15

USPSOct 15

USPS Hosts Job Fair in Fairfax on Oct. 21

Fairfax County (.gov)Oct 15

Fairfax County Introduces New Strategy for Traveling Safer: Reduced Speed Limits

Wednesday, October 14

PatchOct 14

Voter Guide For Fairfax County: What's On The Ballot, Early Voting & More

MaxPrepsOct 14

New School of Northern Virginia (Fairfax, VA) Volleyball

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