Each May to November, twelve sites throughout Fairfax County spring to life with the activity of an open-air market. These bustling marketplaces draw thousands of Fairfax County residents with a feast for the senses. The vibrant colors of freshly picked fruits and vegetables contrast with the fragrant perfume of cut flowers. Across the market floats the aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries while one savors a sample of creamy artisan cheese. The markets provide a way to connect with the producers of our food-a way of life once commonplace for many of our parents and grandparents.
READ ARTICLENVTC scheduled to close June 2015
On January 26, 2012, The Commonwealth of Virginia achieved a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in which Virginia will cease residential operations at four of its training centers by 2020. A timeline has been developed and the Northern Virginia Training Center is scheduled for closure in June of 2015
Read moreSTUDENTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY
During the last several years, there has been significant improvements in the quantity and quality of communication that occurs between George Mason University and the Braddock District. We continue to hold quarterly University Community Forums, which provides an opportunity for residents to meet with elected representatives and Mason officials and share information and concerns. And through the establishment of the Fairfax Campus Advisory Board in 2010, we have significantly enhanced our ability to address topics of mutual interest, such as the Mason West Campus Connector.
Read MoreUNIVERSITY MALL RENOVATION UPDATE
Plans for the renovation of University Mall have been updated to address many concerns of neighbors, a recent community meeting showed.
READ ARTICLE
