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Popular Entertainment Spots and Nearby Eats in South County

Interesting places to pair food and fun

The south county areas of Springfield, Lorton, Clifton, Fairfax and Fairfax Station are fortunate to have interesting attractions to enjoy for entertainment, exercise, nature and history.

Fairfax City Looks Toward the Horizon

Mixed uses, multifamily homes, stores and businesses planned.

Fairfax City is proud of its historic Old Town parks and schools, while warmly welcoming new residents, businesses and commercial development throughout the City.

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Special Events, All Year ’Round in Fairfax City

When it comes to special events, it’s hard to beat Fairfax City for the number and variety of entertaining, family-friendly events it holds all year long.


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Lido Civic Club Supports Paul VI Options Athletics

The Lido Civic Club of Washington D.C. donated $5,000 recently to benefit St. Paul VI Catholic High School’s (PVI) Options athletics program.

Newcomers & Community Guide 2023

Find What You Need

Newcomers Guide

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month.

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month.


Waitlists Open for Affordable Housing

Waitlists Open for Affordable Housing

Budgets Set Policy Directions

“I predict [the conference committee compromise] will be accepted as the best compromise that can be reached at this time.”

Climate Action Conference at Lake Braddock

Supervisor James Walkinshaw will hold his first Climate Action Conference at Lake Braddock Secondary School on Saturday, Sept. 30.


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Nature’s Late Summer Bounty

Nature’s fresh produce market is open with its bounty of late season offerings of nectar, fruits, and nuts for insects, birds, and mammals.

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‘Every Day is Beautiful’

Families celebrate milestone birthdays.

“I have a beautiful family and could not ask for more.” — Norma Safren celebrating her 93rd birthday.

Alexandria News Briefs

Alexandria News Briefs


Fall and Halloween Events in Alexandria

Fall Events in Alexandria

Labor Day is So Much More

Every year on Labor Day it is important to pause to reflect on the monumental contributions of laborers that have shaped the prosperity of Virginia and our nation as a whole.

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Cool Cars Brighten Sweltering Summer Day

More than 6,500 people attended the 24th annual Labor Day Car Show in Fairfax City.

More than 6,500 people attended the 24th annual Labor Day Car Show in Fairfax City.


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Simpson Named Business Leader of the Year

Best in Business reception slated for Oct. 12.

“Our family has always been involved in the community.” — Donald Simpson Jr.

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Virginia Native American Festival

Riverbend Park's Virginia Native American Festival is on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Women’s Summit in Tyson's Hilton Coalesces Local Women

Next election alarms many who see women’s rights infringed

There is nothing quite like entering a ballroom overflowing with 1,000 (mostly) women to understand the effect the last few years have had on Virginians. They are fired up. One could hear the buzz all the way down the hall.


NoVa Sr. Olympics Hits Record Registration

Registration for the 2023 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics has hit a record number of 924, up 11% over last year.

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Providing Access to Fresh, Healthy Food

WFCM’s second, client-choice pantry opens in Centreville.

Fairfax County is a great place to live – for those earning enough money to keep a roof over their heads, pay their bills and feed their families. But people struggling to make ends meet often turn to Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) for help.