Category: City

Holiday Crafts Return to City of Fairfax

Annual craft show highly recommended amongst vendors returns for its 39th year BY ANDREW T. YARBROUGH, STAFF WRITER The City of Fairfax held its Annual Holiday Craft Show last weekend, showcasing more than 260 craft and food vendors.  This premium…

City of Fairfax Hosts 49th Annual Fall Festival

Pumpkin spice season returns to Fairfax BY LIBBY BONDI, STAFF WRITER The City of Fairfax’s Main Street was packed on Saturday, Oct.11, as the Fairfax Fall Festival returned for another year.  The air had that unmistakable crisp autumn feeling, filled…

Astoria DC: A Cozy, Mystical Hideaway in Dupont Circle

A small but lively spot offering bold flavors and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere BY SAAHITI KIRAN CHAMALA, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Nestled in the bustling streets of Dupont Circle, Astoria DC might not immediately grab attention from the outside, but once inside, it reveals…

Fairfax City’s winter Restaurant Week kicks off

The city-sponsored event gives foodies a chance to explore diverse cuisines BY MELANIE JENSEN, STAFF WRITER Fairfax City’s Eighth Winter Restaurant Week began on Monday, Feb. 24, allowing residents and visitors to try food from a variety of diverse restaurants…

Fairfax County experiences volunteer firefighter shortage

Exploring the firefighter shortage in Northern Virginia BY CAROLINE FRISBY, STAFF WRITER Editor’s note: The full transcript of the volunteer firefighter shortage video by Caroline Frisby is provided below.  At the Public Safety Headquarters in Fairfax County, the Volunteer Fire…

Resident Dining and Parking and Transportation Town Hall

Administration answers students’ questions about parking, dining and scooters BY JACK HARVEY, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Mason Housing and Residence Life hosted a town hall with administrative staff from Mason Dining, Auxiliary Enterprises, and Parking and Transportation on Wednesday, Oct. 23….

Cue An Adventure

Check out these cool locations in Fairfax accessible through the CUE bus routes. Locations are five minutes or less from each stop BY NAYOMI SANTOS, STAFF WRITER 29 Diner: If you’re looking for an old-school diner with great comfort food,…

Mason Weekly Crime Log

  BY ABIGAIL ADCOX NEWS EDITOR Wednesday, Sept. 18 — Fairfax Campus/Mason Shuttle Bus Credit Card Fraud/Larceny: Complainant (GMU) reported the theft and unauthorized use of a credit card. Case 2019-009015 — Pending Tuesday, Sept. 17 — Rappahannock parking deck Hit…