Fairfax News

County workers vote to unionize

After many years of effort, Fairfax County government workers voted to unionize under the banner of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) as their exclusive bargaining unit for contract negotiations.

Refugee youth deserve more than survival

Every May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, we hear powerful messages encouraging Americans to “speak up” about their struggles and “break the stigma.” These messages are important. But for many…

FCPD Sees Reductions in Most 2024 Year-End Crime

Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis presented the Fairfax County Police Department Crime and Recruiting Data Update during the Board of Supervisors Safety and Security Committee Meeting on Monday, May…

Former Supervisor Cathy Hudgins Dies

Catherine M. Hudgins, who represented the Hunter Mill district on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors from 1999 to 2019, died on Saturday, May 24.

Memorial Day Weekend 2025

Residents in Fairfax County observed Memorial Day weekend and the Monday observance with various ceremonies, wreath presentations, musical performances, and other events.