Fairfax
The City of Fairfax is an independent city and the county seat of surrounding Fairfax County, in Northern Virginia about 17 miles west of Washington, D.C. Anchored by historic Old Town Fairfax and George Mason University, it grew from the 1805 Town of Providence into a city of roughly 24,000.
What Fairfax is known for
- Historic Old Town Fairfax, home to the 1800 Fairfax County Courthouse and Civil War history from 1861 and 1863.
- Home to George Mason University, Virginia's largest public university.
- An independent city that nonetheless serves as the county seat of surrounding Fairfax County.
Fairfax in the news
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 1, 2026
Good Monday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were …
June Proclaimed LGBTQIA+ Pride Month In Fairfax City
June proclaimed LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Fairfax City ahead of Stacey C. Sherwood Center celebration on Saturday.…
Year-over-year apartment costs decline throughout Fairfax County in May
Year-over-year apartment rents were down across Fairfax County in May, mirroring a national trend. All seven areas of the county analyzed by Apartment List in its monthly…
FFXnow Daily Debrief for May 29, 2026
Good Friday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were …
Fairfax County still under drought warning despite recent rain
A rainy Memorial Day weekend that canceled events and water park openings wasn’t enough to alleviate the drought plaguing Fairfax County and the rest of Virginia. Almost …
Fairfax City Council Considers Adopting Code Of Ethics
Fairfax City Council discussed whether to adopt a code of ethics, debating time, scope and enforcement of such a code.…
Fairfax City Council Explores Realigning Wilcoxin Trail Extension To Draper Drive
Fairfax City is considering realigning the Wilcoxon Trail extension to Draper/Beach drives and conducting a $110K feasibility survey.…
Another Broken Egg Cafe Opens New Location Near George Mason University Campus
Another Broken Egg Cafe has opened at 10645 Braddock Road in Fairfax, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch daily.…
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