Your Field Guide to Battle Ticks
Tick-tock… According to mother nature’s clock, it is tick season again which means it is time to once again think about protection and //READ MORE >>
To Know
News and information to know about Fairfax County.
Reducing the Number of People With Mental Illness in Jail
The number of people with mental illness in U.S. jails has reached crisis levels. In counties across the nation, some jails now have more //READ MORE >>
Adopted FY 2020 Budget Maintains Current Real Estate Tax Rate
The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the $4.45 billion General Fund FY 2020 Budget at its meeting today, May 7. The budget //READ MORE >>
5 Safety Tips to Conquer Home Improvement Season
May is Building Safety Month – just when you may start to wander the aisles of your local home improvement store, dreaming of updated //READ MORE >>
Bamboo Basics: What You Need to Know About the Popular Plant
Bamboo can be a popular plant because it grows fast, spreads quickly and creates tall, thick evergreen formations that also provide //READ MORE >>
Your Guide to Snakes in Fairfax County
With the emergence of spring and summer quickly approaching, many residents will be spending more time outdoors. As temperatures continue //READ MORE >>
Know What to Do During the Next Tornado Warning
In April, heavy storms swept through Fairfax County. Earlier in the day, a tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service to //READ MORE >>
A Look Back at 10 Years of Preventing and Ending Homelessness
There is no reason for homelessness to exist in Fairfax County. That is one of the key philosophies of the 10-Year Plan to Prevent and End //READ MORE >>
Save Big With Discounts from Solarize Fairfax County
Do you want to slash your electricity bill by 60% or more? You could if you go solar! For a limited time, now through June 14, you can //READ MORE >>
New Deputy County Executive Discusses Land Use, Transportation and More
Rachel Flynn, deputy county executive, has 35 years of experience in both private and public organizations as an architect, urban planner, //READ MORE >>
