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Dining out is going to cost you a little more in Fairfax County, as a new meals tax went into effect at the start of the new year. A Fairfax resident who has championed diversity in...

3 days ago · Good Friday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. The following articles were published earlier today — Jan 9, …

Meal tax goes into effect on Jan. 1 in Fairfax County. Supporters say it will help close the budget gap but critics worry it could hurt local businesses. Some restaurant owners have...

3 days ago · Investigators say the driver accused of causing a crash that killed a woman and a teenager on Christmas night along Interstate 495 in Fairfax County was traveling at more than 100 mph. A …

Jan 2, 2026 · In an effort to give residents of Fairfax the tools to stay safe online, the county’s Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) launched the Pause, Question, Protect initiative.

2 days ago · Fairfax Police Chief Answers Questions After Release of Body-Camera Videos of Two Critical Incidents Upvote 0 Share Discuss By Mercia Hobson November 6, 2025