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• Fairfax City Council Advances Sales Tax Referendum, Celebrates Financial Excellence

  16 Jul 2026 7:01 p.m. · Source: City of Fairfax

  Fairfax City Council moves to put a 1% sales tax for schools and transit on the 2026 ballot, while also earning its 45th financial reporting award and enhancing meeting accessibility.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnergyEducationTransportationEnvironment Fairfax CityCity CouncilSales TaxFinancial ReportingCommunity EventsArts GrantSolar EnergyCity of FairfaxReston

• Fairfax City Unveils New Mini-Art Collections and Opens Arts Grant Applications

  9 Jul 2026 7:01 p.m. · Source: City of Fairfax

  Fairfax City introduces new mini-art collections by Violet Aizawa, Isha Pandit, and Brian Wang at local venues. Additionally, the Commission on the Arts is accepting grant applications until August 31 to support local artists and cultural organizations.

  Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial Issues Fairfax CityMini-ArtCommission on the ArtsArt GrantViolet AizawaIsha PanditBrian WangCity of FairfaxReston

• Fairfax City Prepares for Independence Day, Major Road Project, and Community Safety Initiatives

  2 Jul 2026 7:01 p.m. · Source: City of Fairfax

  Fairfax City announces a full day of Independence Day festivities on July 4, alongside the start of the Blenheim Boulevard reconstruction project on July 6. Police launch Project S.A.F.E. for community security.

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• Historic Blenheim Temporarily Closes for Renovations

  27 Jun 2026 4:00 p.m. · Source: City of Fairfax

  Fairfax City's Historic Blenheim will close its Civil War Interpretive Center from June 29 to July 8 for lobby renovations. The grounds and goat viewing remain open, with house tours resuming post-renovation.

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• Fairfax City Commemorates 250 Years of American History with July Events

  27 Jun 2026 10:29 a.m. · Source: City of Fairfax

  Fairfax City celebrates 250 years of American history this July with a new exhibit on the Declaration of Independence, an Independence Day party, an author talk on forgotten patriots, and a colonial music concert.

  Politics and GovernmentMediaEducationGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Fairfax CityAmerican HistoryExhibitsIndependence DayRevolutionary WarHistoric BlenheimMusicCity of FairfaxReston

• Fairfax City Unveils Summer Events, Major Infrastructure Plans, and New Green Policy

  25 Jun 2026 7:01 p.m. · Source: City of Fairfax

  Fairfax City announces a vibrant summer schedule including Rock the Block and Independence Day, alongside significant Blenheim Boulevard project funding, a new Green Building Policy, and ongoing drought watch.

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• Fairfax City Prepares for Storms, Hosts Summer Events, and Advances Infrastructure Projects

  11 Jun 2026 7:02 p.m. · Source: City of Fairfax

  Fairfax City addresses potential power outages, hosts free movie and jazz screenings, and observes Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week. The city also plans for Blenheim Boulevard construction and seeks input on regional transportation.

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• Fairfax City Addresses Drought, Promotes Solar, Warns on Battery Safety, and Showcases Student Sustainability Ideas

  8 Jun 2026 7:01 p.m. · Source: City of Fairfax

  Fairfax City issues a drought watch, promotes a free solar webinar, warns residents about unsafe battery disposal, and highlights student proposals for sustainable redevelopment projects.

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• Northern Virginia Under Drought Watch Amid Dry Conditions; Fairfax City Updates on Local Events and Projects

  4 Jun 2026 7:01 p.m. · Source: City of Fairfax

  Northern Virginia is under a Drought Watch due to dry conditions, prompting water conservation efforts. Fairfax City also announces a rugby flyover, construction meeting, 250th merchandise sales, and details from a recent City Council work session.

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• City of Fairfax Unveils Diverse Cultural Arts Calendar and Call for Artists

  4 Jun 2026 12:02 p.m. · Source: City of Fairfax

  The City of Fairfax announces a varied lineup of cultural arts events, including a call for art for its Mini-Art Vending Machines, a film screening, an art class, and upcoming exhibitions and Pride celebrations extending into 2026.

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