It’s time to welcome back Mason Nation! Move-in day for The Flats on University is this Saturday, August 17. Democracy Lane will be one-way from University Drive to the parking lot east of The Flats. Though move-in times are staggered, expect increased traffic from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the surrounding area.

Additionally, Mason students will move into housing on the Fairfax campus Aug. 18-25. Classes begin Aug. 26 at Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University. 

On Aug. 19, students return to Fairfax County Public Schools. Here are some important safety tips to remember:

• Stop for school buses where students are loading or unloading.
• Watch out for school crossing guards and obey their signals.
• Look out for students throughout the community, but especially on crosswalks and near schools.
• Avoid distractions such as food and phones. 

The city has speed enforcement cameras in school zones during certain hours of the school day. The cameras are in school zones on Blenheim Boulevard, Route 236/Main Street, and Jermantown Road, near the city's four schools and two Fairfax County schools (Woodson High School and Frost Middle School). 

Installation of new LED streetlights in Historic Old Town Fairfax is slated to start Aug. 19 and may take 12 weeks to complete. 

Learn more.

The general public may use research materials and other resources held by George Mason University Libraries on the Fairfax, Mason Square, and Science and Technology campuses.

Resources available to the public include print materials, on-site electronic resources, study spaces, reference assistance, internet, printing, and scanning services. Learn more at https://library.gmu.edu/for/visitors/use.

Help us understand the state of the city's urban forest and guide our community stewardship efforts. 

• Where could your neighborhood use more trees? Tell us where to plant or focus tree giveaways.
  
  
• Are there specific restoration projects you'd like to see in city parks or along public streets? Share your ideas.
  
  
• Where are current volunteer efforts happening to remove invasive plants? Where should efforts focus in the future?
  
  
• Do you have location suggestions for city outreach events? 

Drop a pin on the Engage Fairfax community forest map and leave a comment for the project team.

Join the City of Fairfax Police Department as a full-time or temporary sworn police officer. Discover what the city police department can offer you at the final recruiting event. 

Reserve your space to attend the event from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 28 at the police station. 

The 2023 Fairfax City Economic Development Annual Report provides an overview of the city’s economic activities, achievements, and financial performance over the past year.

Learn about key initiatives, business developments, infrastructure projects, and other efforts aimed at boosting the local economy. The report also includes data on job creation, business retention, expansion, and updates on partnerships and community engagement. 

Read the report. 

The Council Reporter for the July 23 meeting includes video segments linked to agenda items. View the Reporter.

A city council work session is slated for Sept 3. 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. 

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

Explore job opportunities with the police department

Fairfax City PD needs you! Watch these short videos.