Each spring, Fairfax Water flushes its water mains by opening fire hydrants and allowing them to flow freely for a short period of time. This is done to maintain the high water quality in the distribution system.

Customers are likely to notice Fairfax Water personnel in their neighborhood operating hydrants from late March through June.

Flushing may result in temporary discoloration and the presence of sediment in your water. These conditions are not harmful and shouldn't last long.

Learn more. 703-698-5613, TTY 711

CUE Bus is looking for input on their new branding project! Whether you ride CUE or not, your opinion can help shape the future of public transit in our community. Complete the short survey on Engage Fairfax to get involved and enter to win one of three $50 Visa gift cards!

Musical Styles Along the Crooked Road: Crooked Road Royalty - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 2-Sept. 6

This traveling exhibition from the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum showcases the long history of picking and singing in the mountains. Crooked Road Royalty highlights the careers of the Hill Billies, the Stoneman Family, the Carter Family, and the Stanley Brothers, four western Virginia powerhouse groups that helped build the American country music industry. 

Visitors can explore the rich variety of roots music western Virginians sing and play: fiddle-and-banjo tunes, bluegrass, ballads of love and death, sentimental mountain songs, blues, and gospel.

The Council Reporter for the March 8 City Council meeting and work session includes staff reports, presentations, and video segments linked to agenda items. View the Reporter. Topics discussed included:

• Carol Caputo was recognized for her years of service to the city
• A public hearing on the redevelopment of the Breezeway Motel and Fairfax Garden Apartments
• Public hearing on the FY23 Budget
• Public hearing on the purchase of the Mathy property
• Adoption of a resolution in support of the United Nations Convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women
• Budget presentation by the Commissioner of the Revenue

A City Council meeting will be held March 22. View the agenda (subject to change). Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights in City Hall. Watch meetings live on Channel 12 (COX/Verizon) and online, or catch a replay at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 

Preview Sale

Find more than 6,000 donated volumes at the Return to Books sale.

A preview sale for prepaid buyers will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21. Three, two-hour sessions will be limited to 50 paid guests. The cost is $30/person, paid via PayPal to folfairfaxcity@gmail.com. Enter via the patio door.

Open Sale

An open sale will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 22-23. Purchases must be made by cash or check.

Bag Sale

A bag sale will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 24. The cost is $8/bag.

Mode on Main by Mara is nothing short of artistic, innovative, and filled with unique aesthetics that are inspired by the owner's travels and desire to provide luxurious yet affordable styles and gifts for the ultimate shopping destination.

Watch the video.

The Economic Development Authority’s series Faces of Fairfax City explores city businesses and celebrates business owners. Watch more episodes of Faces of Fairfax City. 

Learn how the FY23 Proposed Budget will fund capital improvement projects and deliver on City Council goals.

Visit the budget website.

Find out ways to stay engaged and participate.

Read the police department’s daily crime and weekly arrest reports. 

New crime map.