About The Election
On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, all Arlington polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. You must vote at your assigned location.
Arlington Leaf Collection: The Plan for Fall
Arlington collects about 50,000 cubic yards of leaves every year.
School Board Candidate Disqualified from Ballot
Write-in campaign underway for Dem-endorsed candidate
An aggressive write-in campaign is underway for Democratic-endorsed school board candidate Marcia St. John-Cunning, @marcia4schools, who is still running to be the Franconia District School Board Member.
Fairfax Hires First Deputy City Manager
Valmarie Turner is a welcome addition to Fairfax City government.
Fairfax City has hired its first-ever deputy city manager.
Candidate Connection: Senate Candidates
Candidate Connection: Senate Candidates
New Culpepper Food Pantry Shows Off Hands On Art
Culpepper Garden has not had a permanent pantry to serve its residents facing food insecurity. Now a grant of $2,700 from Field to Table has allowed Culpepper Garden to build a permanent food pantry which will be stocked with supplemental non-perishable groceries made available to Culpepper residents.
Bark Social Acquires Barkhaus in Alexandria
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Avoid Collisions with Deer (& Bear)
Avoid Collisions with Deer (& Bear)
2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's
Northern Virginia’s Alzheimer's Association provides support, help, research and more.
Northern Virginia’s Alzheimer's Association provides support, help, research and more.
Candidates Debate in Springfield District Supervisor Race
Incumbent Pat Herrity (R); Corazon Foley, Independent Green; Albert Vega (D), address voter questions
Candidates running to represent the Springfield District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors met to debate questions posed by residents on Monday evening, Oct. 23.
What is on the ballot?
The results of this election will determine the direction Virginia takes on many crucial issues, including responsible fiscal management, expanding workers' rights, sustainable transportation, abortion access, energy policy, and excellence in education.
2023 Lords and Ladies Fairfax Celebrated
The 2023 Salute to Lord and Lady was held at the Fairfax County Government Center on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
Supervisor Candidates at Chamber Breakfast
Discuss economic development, crime, affordable housing.
Local Supervisor candidates gathered at the October Business Breakfast, hosted by the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce to discuss their platform and issues facing Fairfax County.
American Horticultural Society Gala Raises $350,000
Celebrating 50 Years at River Farm.
Bouquets of vibrant flowers outshined the grey clouds and rain at the American Horticultural Society’s annual Gala on Sept. 23.
Drug Take-Back Day is this Saturday
News Briefs
Small-Business Incubator Coming to Fairfax City
Wander In will guide, support and help artisans thrive.
A new, retail incubator store is coming to Old Town Fairfax City. Called Wander In, it’ll be in Fairfax Plaza between Mackenzie’s Tunes & Tonics and The Wine House, at 3950 University Drive, Suite 211.
Fairfax City Examines Its Housing Supply and Types
Smaller, more accessible and affordable homes are needed.
“A lot of new units are approaching and sometimes surpassing the million-dollar price tag.” — Aaron Finley, TPMA
Food Needed for Hungry Arlingtonians
Help ‘Scouting for Food’
The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is pleased to partner with the Chain Bridge District of the National Capital Area Council of Boy Scouts for the 2023 Scouting for Food food drive campaign. This annual event aims to not only collect essential food donations but also raise awareness of the issue of food insecurity.
District Members, Board of Supervisors
Braddock, Franconia, Mount Vernon, Providence & Springfield Districts
The Nov. 7 election includes the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Nine members are elected by voters in local districts to serve four-year terms. Twenty-one district candidates are in the race, with seven incumbents.