The county seat of Fairfax County in Virginia is the appropriately named "Fairfax," and it's located in Northern Virginia. King Charles once awarded Thomas Fairfax, the sixth Lord Fairfax of Cameron, five million acres in Northern Virginia – hence, the city named Fairfax. Fairfax was ranked third in the "Top 25 Places to Live Well" by Forbes Magazine in May of 2009. SunTrust Bank and Verizon Wireless services are two of the biggest employers in the area.

Population: 24702
Local Newspapers: Fairfax Connection Washington Post
Local Sports Teams: Fairfax Eagles George Mason Patriots
Local Colleges: George Mason University

Zip Codes associated with fairfax, virginia: 20151 20152 22030 22031 22032 22033 22034 22035 22036
Towns/Cities near fairfax, virginia : Oakton Mantua Burke Vienna Centreville

It's deadline day for cities and counties across the country to submit their applications in hopes of landing online retail giant Amazon's much-hyped second headquarters, known as HQ2.

The Virginia Department of Transportation , in partnership with I-66 Express Mobility Partners , will host Design Public Hearings on the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project regarding plans for the 22.5 mile corridor from I-495 to University Boulevard in Gainesville. All hearing times are from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. A formal presentation will begin at 7 p.m., followed by a public comment period.

On September 20, Joe Walsh headlined a special benefit concert in Fairfax, Virginia, for his recently launched charity VetsAid, which supports various organizations that aid veterans and their families. Now, the Eagles guitarist will take part in another show helping military veterans called Vets Rock 2017 that's scheduled for November 3 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

According to Zacks, "FVCBankcorp, Inc. offers personal and business banking products and services.

Bill McKibben planned a strange follow-up to The End of Nature , his bestselling 1989 debut and the first mass-market American book to articulate the crisis of global warming. Working with volunteer customers of the Fairfax, Va., cable television system-at the time, the nation's largest-McKibben collected VHS tapes of every program and commercial that aired on May 3, 1990.

The 29 Diner - located at 10536 Fairfax Boulevard in Fairfax, Va. - is hosting the Alzheimer's Research Buffet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18. The 29 Diner - located at 10536 Fairfax Boulevard in Fairfax, Va.

Oct. 16, 2017, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement in response to Sen. Joe Manchin's call for Rep. Tom Marino to step aside from consideration as President Donald Trump's appointment to the Office of Drug Control Policy over legislation that Manchin supported when it came up in the Senate: "Joe Manchin's political grandstanding calling for Rep. Tom Marino to step aside from consideration as head of the Office of Drug Control Policy could be taken seriously if Manchin himself resigned, due to his supporting the Marino bill in 2016, which passed both the House and Senate unanimously.

FILE = This undated file photo provided by the Fairfax County Police Department shows Darwin Martinez Torres, of Sterling, Va. A pretrial hearing is scheduled for Torres, charged in the slaying of a 17-year-old Muslim girl as she walked to a mosque with friends.

FILE = This undated file photo provided by the Fairfax County Police Department shows Darwin Martinez Torres, of Sterling, Va. A pretrial hearing is scheduled for Torres, charged in the slaying of a 17-year-old Muslim girl as she walked to a mosque with friends.

FILE = This undated file photo provided by the Fairfax County Police Department shows Darwin Martinez Torres, of Sterling, Va. A pretrial hearing is scheduled for Torres, charged in the slaying of a 17-year-old Muslim girl as she walked to a mosque with friends.

Many Americans rely on Social Security benefits to see them through retirement, but how much should they really be depending on those checks? Social Security is not being used as it was intended, said Ric Edelman, chairman and co-founder of Edelman Financial Services in Fairfax, Va., and author of "The Truth about Your Future." When Congress and President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the system in 1933, the program was designed to be a safety net for Americans -- for those who had no financial support.

Oct. 13, 2017, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement praising President Donald Trump for reinstating sanctions against Iran's nuclear ambitions : "President Trump has reinstated sanctions on Iran and rightfully called on Congress to make these sanctions permanent under law, taking away future presidents' discretion to unilaterally lift them without Congressional assent. This effectively ends the pretense of Obama's ill-conceived money-for-any-deal-with-Iran approach.

FILE = This undated file photo provided by the Fairfax County Police Department shows Darwin Martinez Torres, of Sterling, Va. A pretrial hearing is scheduled for Torres, charged in the slaying of a 17-year-old Muslim girl as she walked to a mosque with friends.

FILE = This undated file photo provided by the Fairfax County Police Department shows Darwin Martinez Torres, of Sterling, Va. A pretrial hearing is scheduled for Torres, charged in the slaying of a 17-year-old Muslim girl as she walked to a mosque with friends.

Sileshi Simeneh, 54, left, the father of Kedest Simeneh, is pictured in his Springfield, Va., home with his youngest child, Christina Simeneh, 12. At right is a framed photo of Kedest Simeneh surrounded by candles.

A 54-year-old Wimauma man was arrested after a 14-year-old girl gave birth to his daughter last month. CHESTERFIELD Co., Va.

Saint Louis dropped a 4-0 decision to VCU Wednesday in Atlantic 10 Conference men's soccer action in Richmond, Virginia. -- The Billikens fall to 3-6-1 overall and 1-2 in the A-10.

XFINITY Bundles are available in Fairfax, Virginia. You can now bundle your digital TV, high speed Internet and Home Phone services into one package, and enjoy great discounts and the convenience of just one monthly bill. XFINITY offers residents of Fairfax, Virginia the chance to save big while enjoying the latest digital home service technology. If you're in the market for Internet, TV and Phone and live in Fairfax, you can take advantage of XFINITY deals. Search and compare XFINITY offers in Fairfax and start saving on digital home services today. With XFINITY TV, residents of Fairfax, Virginia can access all the latest entertainment, including an extensive On Demand service with thousands of programming options. Catch up on reality TV shows, movie classics and all the latest family-friendly TV entertainment. XFINITY Internet lets you surf and stream the way you want to. Residents of Fairfax can enjoy buffer-free Internet access and even watch live TV. There are a number of high speed internet packages available. Plus, XFINITY Internet is reliable and secure. XFINITY Home Phone service is a great addition to XFINITY TV and Internet bundles, allowing Fairfax residents to talk more for less. What's more, XFINITY Home Phone comes with unlimited nationwide text, a feature that saves you money on cell phone messaging. When you bundle all three digital home services, you enjoy bigger savings and all the benefits of XFINITY TV, Internet and Phone.

XFINITY High Speed Internet service is available in Fairfax, Virginia. With XFINITY Internet it's more affordable than ever before to stay connected, surf, stream and game without breaking the bank or worrying about Internet Security. Residents of Fairfax, Virginia can sign up for XFINITY Internet and enjoy fast speeds, big savings and the comfort of Internet Security software. What's more, XFINITY High Speed Internet service enables Fairfax residents to select the Internet Package that best suits their needs. Whether you and your family simply require a basic connection to surf the web and check email, or you like to stream, game and watch TV online, XFINITY Internet service has the package for you. Plus, With the freedom to choose a great Internet package and the peace of mind of knowing that your connection is secure, XFINITY Internet offers Fairfax a great Internet product, for less.

Entertainment for less from XFINITY TV is available in Fairfax, Virginia. XFINITY TV packages bring Fairfax residents all the latest shows, sports and hit movies, directly to their own home. Gone are the days when you wait weeks if you miss an episode of your favorite series, or you can't find anything to watch - XFINITY TV has a wide selection of programming for the whole family, as well as an extensive On Demand service with thousands of entertainment options. Whether you enjoy classics, reality TV, blockbuster movies or just want to keep your kids entertained, XFINITY TV service has something for you. Residents of Fairfax, Virginia can now pick the XFINITY TV package that meets their entertainment needs, and enjoy advanced technology including TV apps, while saving.