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Fairfax City to replace more Old Town gas lamps with LED lights

Published July 12, 2024 at 11:30AM

A streetlight on North Street in front of Draper's Steak and Seafood in Fairfax City (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

More of the gas-powered lamps around Old Town Fairfax will dim in the coming weeks, as the city advances to a new phase of its push to convert all streetlights to LED bulbs.

To kick off the project’s next stage, workers will remove 33 decommissioned gas lights this month, starting Sunday (July 14) on Chain Bridge Road between Main Street and North Street. Additional work is planned for July 21 on Main Street from Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) to Blenheim Blvd and on a portion of University Drive south of Main Street.

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FOX5 will showcase Fairfax City in live ‘Zip Trip’ TV broadcast

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 11, 2024 at 3:15PM

The Good Day DC team (courtesy FOX 5)

A news team from FOX5 D.C. will zip into Fairfax City tomorrow (Friday) morning for a live episode showcasing local businesses and student athletes.

FOX5 Good Day D.C. has chosen the city as the next subject of its “Zip Trip” series, which highlights different communities around the D.C. region. The morning show’s hosts, Marissa Mitchell, Tucker Barnes and Annie Mae, will visit the Old Town Square area from 7-11 a.m.

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Fairfax City Council says ‘yes’ to new apartments at WillowWood Plaza

By James Jarvis

Published July 11, 2024 at 11:30AM

A proposed mixed-use building at 10306 Eaton Place in Fairfax City (courtesy of Capital City Real Estate)

Fairfax City will soon see the construction of a seven-story residential and retail building next to WillowWood Plaza along Eaton Place following a near-unanimous vote of approval from the city council earlier this week.

The new development, dubbed “N29 Apartments,” will replace a 328-space, 2.96-acre parking lot at 10306 Eaton Place, adjacent to a 1980s-era office complex.

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South Block lines up new juice shops in Fairfax City, Springfield

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 10, 2024 at 3:30PM

South Block has leased one of three new tenant spaces under construction at Fair City Mall in Fairfax City (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

South Block will continue its steady march to bring smoothies, acai bowls and cold-pressed juice to health foodies throughout Northern Virginia in 2025.

The Arlington-based chain anticipates opening its newest juice shops at Fair City Mall in Fairfax City and at Old Keene Mill Shopping Center in West Springfield early next year, founder and CEO Amir Mostafavi told FFXnow.

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Where to see fireworks in Fairfax County for Fourth of July 2024

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 28, 2024 at 11:30AM

Independence Day fireworks at Yeonas Park in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Lake Fairfax Park isn’t the only spot in Fairfax County planning an early Fourth of July party this year.

The Fairfax County Park Authority’s Independence Day celebration in Reston will compete tomorrow (Saturday) with festivities in McLean, Lorton and Mount Vernon, where George Washington’s estate will kick off two days of fireworks tonight (Friday).

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Traffic and parking top concerns about Old Town Fairfax arts center plans

By James Jarvis

Published June 24, 2024 at 1:30PM

A new performing arts center is proposed in Old Town Fairfax (via DMS Architects/City of Fairfax)

Community members recently got a closer look at the proposed performing arts center in Old Town Fairfax, including plans to mitigate traffic and increase parking.

Fairfax-based developer Ox Hill Companies held a virtual town hall on June 12 where it unveiled initial designs for a 2,410-seat concert hall that could accommodate up to 4,127 standing guests, along with a 170-room hotel, a 100-seat black box theater and a 26,000-square-foot convention center.

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New pet hospital Bond Vet to open this month in Fairfax City

By James Jarvis

Published June 20, 2024 at 9:30AM

Bond Vet in Hell's Kitchen in New York City (courtesy of Bond Vet)

A new pet hospital is opening up in Fairfax City.

Bond Vet, a full-service veterinary clinic for dogs and cats, is opening later this month at 9428 Fairfax Blvd, across from the Giant supermarket under the Scout on the Circle apartments. There is no definitive opening date yet, but a spokesperson told FFXnow it plans to open “within the month.”

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Fairfax City brews up fun with annual summer beer crawl this weekend

By James Jarvis

Published June 18, 2024 at 1:30PM

Pouring a beer (courtesy Fairfax City Economic Development)

Fairfax City is gearing up for its annual summer beer crawl this weekend.

The event, hosted by Fairfax City Economic Development, the Old Town Fairfax Business Association, and the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, will take place this Saturday, June 22, from noon to 6 p.m.

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Fairfax County tops ‘Best of NoVA’ poll for barbecue, public park and more

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 11, 2024 at 1:30PM

A turkey vulture flies over Great Falls Park (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Northern Virginia Magazine has unveiled the results of an extensive reader poll to determine the best spots for dining, shopping and entertainment in the region.

Fairfax County establishments came out on top in several categories, claiming the region’s best barbecue, Chinese and Korean food, water park, outdoor shopping district and more, according to the annual poll. The results were published online yesterday (Monday) after first appearing in print in the magazine’s June issue.

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Middle school students pitch eco-friendly redesign for Fairfax Circle

By James Jarvis

Published June 5, 2024 at 1:30PM | Updated June 6, 2024 at 12:26PM

Eighth-graders from Katherine Johnson Middle School pose in front of diorama depicting an eco-friendly Fairfax Circle (courtesy City of Fairfax)

A group of Katherine Johnson Middle School students has proposed a new design for Fairfax Circle that they hope will be more environmentally friendly.

Several eighth graders presented their ideas to the Fairfax City Council on May 28 for addressing issues such as flooding, runoff, and pollution, which they argue will help to reduce the city’s impact on surrounding ecosystems, such as the Chesapeake Bay.