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Tonight, Mayor Catherine Read declared 3-21-24 as Save Soil Day to raise awareness of soil degradation & encourage national policies on agricultural soil restoration. Accepting the proclamation were Renuka Iyer &members of the Isha Institute of Inner Sciences.
#LiveLifeConnected
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SEE WHAT HAPPENS when we put the musical genius Doc Nix and the Green Machine from
@GeorgeMasonU
on a
@CityofFFXCUE
bus. Yeah, the whole band. And yeah, it was a blast. (Please watch and retweet...)
@gmugreenmachine
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PLEASE SHARE. Good morning. This is an important message from Fairfax City's mayor and council as they respond to the recent hateful acts at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. We stand by our friends and neighbors at the JCC.
#livelifeconnected
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A BIG CONGRATS TO LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL! The National Wildlife Federation just awarded its Green Flag Award to
@Lanier_MS
for its environmental efforts — the FIRST the organization has given to any school in the country. Way to go students and teachers!
@fcpsnews
@NWF
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Fairfax High School Class of 2020 Salute!
The monumental milestone of high school graduation, with its pomp and circumstance and celebration was cut short by COVID-19. This video salutes the Fairfax High School Class of 2020 - STRONG. RESILIENT. COMMITTED.
@FairfaxSchools
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OUR MAYOR...in cruise control. Who was the guy in a suit riding a
@BirdRide
scooter at the fall festival? Yeah, our mayor :) Hope you had a chance to stop by our Transporation booth, where we showcased Bird scooters as alternatives to getting around + great bike-share options.
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MEET OUR NEW POLICE CHIEF. We're proud to announce the appointment of Erin Schaible, the first woman to lead the department. She tells us she can't wait to begin her new job and become deeply involved in our community. She begins Feb. 19! Details:
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City Flix
A George Mason University student shares his perspective on being a student during the COVID-19 pandemic. This video was produced by a George Mason University Film & Video Studies student as part of an internship with the Fairfax City Communications & Marketing Dept.
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Aw, don’t worry, you always have friends right next door!
about a month till all the humans return.....we’ve been so lonely
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Congratulations,
@GeorgeMasonU
Patriots Class of 2019!
We can't wait to see what you will accomplish next!
#MasonGrad
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Dr. Washington, welcome to
#FairfaxCity
!
(We are right next door, in case you need anything!)
#Neighbors
@GMUPres
@GeorgeMasonU
#MasonNation
#PatriotPride
#Patriots
#LiveLifeConnected
💚💛❤️💙
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Hey, wait a second...what are
@DocNix12
and the ENTIRE
@gmugreenmachine
doing on a
@CityofFFXCUE
bus? Oh, just making music, twerking and having fun. After all, it's
#TryTransitWeek
(free rides on the CUE!)
@GeorgeMasonU
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We love our robots! While our Patriots are at home staying safe our
@StarshipGMU
robots are keeping busy by delivering groceries to the elderly in the
@CityofFairfaxVA
. Thanks
@gmupolice
for sharing this photo with us 💚💛
#WeAreMason
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SPRING ARRIVES IN FAIRFAX CITY, A VIDEO POSTCARD. In our busy lives, it's sometime easy to forget how gorgeous our small city is. Here's a quiet reminder. This was shot over the past few weeks, as the spring's colors burst onto the scene. **Please share**
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Six words: Doc Nix and the Green Machine!
6:30 pm Saturday, 9/17
Old Town Square
'Nuff said.
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UH-OH. TROUBLE ON A CUE BUS! Watch what happens when the Fairfax High Field Hockey team practices inside a CUE Bus... (Hint: It's all for Try Transit Week, Sept. 16-23...Ride
@CityofFFXCUE
for FREE!) More details: .
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It's graduation day at
@GeorgeMasonU
! Congratulations, new grads, and best wishes!
#wearesoproudofyou
#2019wintergraduation
#GeorgeMasonUniversity
#GMU
#graduation
#stayintouch
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Hey, how ya doin',
@GMUSquirrels
? Hope you're snug and warm somewhere comfy, with plenty of nuts. ;-)
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Congratulations, FHS Class of 2016! Commencement is today, 6/15. Drive carefully, possible traffic impact.
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Here's to the men and women of the city who are working to end gun violence nationwide — a nice image from Old Town Square, where our mayor David Meyer showed his support. Our fountains have been turned
#orange
all week!
@MomsDemand
#WearOrange
#EndGunViolenceNow
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FEELING PROUD OF OUR FAIRFAX HIGH STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY. Check out this short video about Katie Lau, a senior at
@FairfaxHighRebs
, who helped organize a recent event to clean up invasive species. Learn more: Fairfax City Earth Day event, Daniels Run, Sun, April 28, 2:30-5 pm.
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This month we are celebrating Fairfax City women who have changed history. Meet 2LT Simone Askew, a graduate of FHS who became the first black woman to lead the West Point Corps of Cadets as First Captain.
#womenshistorymonth
#FFXcityCFW
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A VIDEO POSTCARD FROM FAIRFAX CITY...we wandered around the city yesterday and captured these wonderful moments, reminding us, yet again, of what a great little city and community we have. Enjoy — and please retweet. (The music is kind of nice, too.)
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8/21: first-year
@GeorgeMasonU
students are moving-in in Fairfax!
Patriots, lift w/your legs, stay hydrated, take breaks when needed.
Drivers: Expect traffic delays near campus, and consider alternate routes. Info:
#WelcomePatriots
📸
@MasonHousing
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What a day for
@Lanier_MS
! So proud that it earned permanent Green Flag Status earlier today from the
@NWF
— the first school in the country to earn such a designation! Great students, great teachers. Great schools.
@FairfaxSchools
@fcpsnews
@dryphyllparjardo
@CarolynPitches
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@DocNix12
may not lead the
@gmugreenmachine
when you climb on
@CityofFFXCUE
Bus, but it may feel like it!
CUE Bus get you where you're going!
• Fare-free
• Stops close to home, school, work
• Helpful drivers
(Tubas not included.)
Info:
@GeorgeMasonU
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PROUD OF OUR SMALL BIZ: Check out this short (1 minute) video about one of the coolest spots in the city:
@mobius_records
. Learn about what makes this wonderful place tick from its owner, Dempsey. (PLEASE SHARE!) For more videos like this, visit
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We love the new art greeting fans at FHS for games this spring! The season begins this week! Come out and support our high school's kids. More info about
@WEAREfairfax
sports schedules for spring:
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OUR BACK YARD, DISCOVERED. Here's the lowdown on great things for Fairfax City residents to do throughout the rest of October on the campus of
@GeorgeMasonU
...all in 60+ seconds. (And yes,
@DocNix12
and the Green Machine will be at Mason Madness on Friday night! FREE)
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@VaDOTNOVA
@VSPPIO
@ArlingtonVaFD
@ArlingtonVaPD
Our hearts are with you and your folks. Please let us know what we can do to help.
(Message received, and shared.)
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Fairfax drivers, pay attention to all roads along your travel route. Expect delays. Keep alternate routes in mind before you set out. Leave plenty of room between yourself and other drivers, and take your time. Don't drive through flooded areas or sinkholes.
#turnarounddontdrown
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Remember:
@GMUSquirrels
, you have the right of way!
#SquirrelsFirst
us when we found out there would be robots running around campus
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When the road is covered in water, turn around — don't drown!
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Congratulations,
@GeorgeMasonU
Class of 2017! Commencement begins at 10 am on the Fairfax campus. Drive safely, & hug a grad.
#MasonGrad17
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Congratulations to
@GeorgeMasonU
Class of 2018!
Now comes the fun part: proving to yourself that you can keep doing amazing things. We're in your corner, and can't wait to see what comes next!
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Tonight, Mayor Catherine Read proclaimed May 12-18 as National Police Week, recognizing the service of police officers.
@FairfaxCityPD
Chief Erin Schaible, Deputy Chief Daniel Grimm & officers on the
#FairfaxCity
PD midnight squad accepted the proclamation.
#LiveLifeConnected
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Congratulations to Councilmember Billy Bates (left), who today was conferred a bachelor's degree in physics from
@GeorgeMasonU
. He joins Mayor Catherine Read (center) & councilmembers Jeff Greenfield & Kate Doyle Feingold as Mason alumni currently sitting on the City Council.
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Welcome back, students! Today is the first day of a great fall semester for
@FairfaxSchools
,
@fcpsnews
,
@NOVAcommcollege
, and
@GeorgeMasonU
Travel safely: stay alert, follow crossing guard and traffic signal directions, and get where you're going safely!
#LiveLifeConnected
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WELCOME ABOARD, OFFICERS! Three new folks joined the City of Fairfax Police Department department today; they were sworn at the police department and pinned by family members. Officers Welling, Johns and Becker (left to right) will do great things in our community!
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WHY ARE THESE FIREMEN HANGING OUT IN TRAFFIC?! (Please watch and share.) Our dedicated Fairfax City fire and rescue team will be roaming several intersections in and around the city THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association
@MDAUSA
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Congrats to
@GeorgeMasonU
#MasonGrad
2024!
You know the way to happiness & success — and enjoy yourself along your path. We know you'll make this world a better place!
Stop by
#FairfaxCity
if you get a chance. We'll be here for you.
#LiveLifeConnected
#MasonNation
💚💛🎓
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Welcome back,
#MasonNation
! Have a great fall semester, and remember: we're right next door, so feel free to stop by and see us sometime!
#LiveLifeConnected
#goodneighbors
#havefun
#studyhard
#seeyouaround
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@drNEKing
Thank you for your message. It will be shared with city leadership. This topic will be considered during the next few months as a part of a larger community discussion regarding street names, symbolism, and racial perspective in the City of Fairfax.
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Little Virginia is full of Virginia LOVE!
Today, the
#FairfaxMuseumandVisitorCenter
is open from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. today, and
#HistoricBlenheim
is open from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — you may be able to meet this
#LittleVirginia
, and get one for your very own!
#LiveLifeConnected
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Great job, City of Fairfax Fire Department!
@CtrPubSafExc
awarded the dept Accredited Agency status for meeting Commission on Fire Accreditation International's rigorous criteria — joining only 87 other U.S. fire depts that hold both ISO Class 1 Rating & Accredited Agency status.
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Holy cow, that's bigger news than the
#Eclipse2017
! 😊 Embarrassed to have missed the memo, but elated at the news!
#MasonSquirrelNation
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#MasonNation
, today's a special day! Congrats to the graduates: your hard work has paid off! We're proud of you! We know you'll help make the world a better place!
@GeorgeMasonU
#Mason2022
#MasonGrad
#MasonNation
💚💛🎓
#LiveLifeConnected
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A big salute to 8 members of the City of Fairfax Fire Department's swift-water crew, who left for Virginia's Tidewater region last night to help with any and all efforts during Hurricane
#Dorian
... they joined forces with the great folks from
@ArlingtonVaFD
and
@AlexandriaVaFD
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Peace, and thank you for your service, Loki.
Our hearts are with the
@FairfaxCityPD
, and especially Officer Mignon for the loss of his partner. (Love and respect never retires.)
Today our department mourns the loss of a retired K9, Loki. Loki served the citizens of Fairfax City from 2009 until he retired in 2017. Loki passed naturally at home. We thank him and his handler MPO Mignon for their many years of dedicated service. Rest in Peace.
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Fairfax City recognizes, celebrates & uplifts our LGBTQ residents & their allies. Tonight, Mayor Catherine Read declared June 2023 LGBTQ Pride Month in
#FairfaxCity
. The
@MCCNoVA
community with Heather James & Reverend Emma Chattin received the proclamation.
#LiveLifeConnected
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Doing us proud tonight! City of Fairfax Fire and Police Departments serving as the national anthem color guard tonight for the
#Nats
game. Thank you, gents!
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#FairfaxCity
#CommissionforWomen
recognizes Women of Influence who have significantly impacted city residents’ lives. Tonight, they honored 2023 Women of Influence award winners Janice Miller & Katy Malesky. Learn more at (search “Women Of Influence”)
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HAS ANYONE SPOTTED THIS WEIRD BIKE GUY ON THE CUE BUS? Let's just say he's not really following the rules, LOL. (Another reason to try CUE bus: You can bring your bike along for the ride...) Music:
@gmugreenmachine
@DocNix12
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8/25: student move-in on Mason's Fairfax campus could affect Fiarfax traffic in and around campus: drive carefully!
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Congratulations,
#MasonNation
! The Class of 2022 will change the world. 💚💛
We're proud of our
@GeorgeMasonU
Patriots, and wish you happiness & fulfillment.
Come by and see us when you get a chance: we're always here for you!
#MasonGradsAreTheBest
#behappy
#classof2022
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Tonight, Mayor Catherine Read proclaimed March 31, 2024, as Transgender Day of Visibility in
#FairfaxCity
. Accepting the proclamation was Rev. Emma Chattin of the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia of Fairfax City and church community members.
#LiveLifeConnected
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WHAT DID FAIRFAX CITY DO ON NATIONAL DANCE DAY THIS PAST SATURDAY? We danced all day in Old Town Square (every dance style you can imagine). The day was all capped by a huge group dance with kids, seniors and everyone in between, including the Masonettes from
@GeorgeMasonU
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It takes a village to commit to greening our community for future generations. In
#FairfaxCity
, we’re identifying and engaging a multigenerational urban forest stewardship network.
#LiveLifeConnected
@CityFfxSustain
#FundingUrbanForestry
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The Fairfax City Council voted to change 14 street names that were up for consideration at tonight’s meeting. Click here for more information:
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Great news: Fairfax City is the 6th healthiest jurisdiction in the country, according to US News & World Report. Cool fact: 91.5% of our residents live within 1/2 mile of an amazing park. See all the rankings here:
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SWEET PREVIEW! This morning,
@fox5dc
provided a delicious sneak peek of this weekend's Chocolate Lovers Fest in
@CityofFairfaxVA
()
@CameronsChoc
! Thanks to
@CoriC_FOX5DC
for coming out. She also talked about chocolate cocktails with
@theCoyoteGrille
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#FairfaxCity
is proud to be
#FundingUrbanForestry
with the $1M grant from
@forestservice
. Funding from the Inflation Reduction Act is making historic investments in the nation’s tree cover nationwide — in urban, suburban, and rural communities.
#LiveLifeConnected
@CityFfxSustain
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Thanks for the shout-out,
@fairfaxcounty
! With so many glass recycling opportunities, we’ll do our part as new members of the
#PurpleCanClub
.
Good news as
@CityofFairfaxVA
now has a glass-only recycling container at the Burkholder Center, 10700 Page Ave. With your help, we've collected 5 million pounds of glass. Thank you for helping improve glass recycling.
Map of all 27 locations:
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Even when it's "only" 75 degrees outside, inside the car is much hotter. Pledge: no critter or kid left in the car!
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Kangaroo not included.
When your ambassador mentee and former resident sends you selfies of kangaroos while studying abroad in Australia... This can be you if you
#choosemason
!!
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March is
#WomensHistoryMonth
, and
#FairfaxCity
recognized the month-long celebration at tonight’s city council meeting. Flanked by
#CommissionforWomen
members, Mayor Catherine Read read the proclamation that paid homage to women in the city & beyond for strength & persistence.
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A VIDEO POSTCARD FROM FAIRFAX
@LittleLeague
OPENING DAY PARADE. Here's some of the (too cute) highlights from Saturday and
@FXLL
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WELCOME, CHIEF! Erin Schaible's day began with a live interview on
@fox5dc
(she nailed it, naturally) and was followed by her swearing-in ceremony attended by our mayor and council members, her family, friends and former colleagues!
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We got one word for you:
#CHOCOLATE
As in:
2020 Chocolate Lovers Festival in Fairfax City Jan. 31 - Feb. 2.
Watch this video — and share it with your fellow chocolate lovers. You don't want anyone to miss it!
#chocolateloversfestival
#chocolatefestival
#livelifeconnected
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Let the construction begin! Today's groundbreaking ceremony launches the latest phase in the construction of the brand new Fairfax City Fire Station 33 in Fairfax City. Visit for more information about this project.
#LiveLifeConnected
#FireStation33
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Beat the heat and order from the fleet?
Sweet!
90 degrees and ready to roll ☀️😎🤖 It’s a scorcher out there this week, so beat the heat and order from the fleet!
#SummerWithStarship
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First-time riders at
#BikeToWorkDay
?
Be sure to check out the Bike to Work Day website: — there's a whole drop-down menu just for YOU!
#HeadsUpHelmetsOn
#LiveLifeConnected
🚲 Is this year going to be your first time participating in
#BikeToWorkDay
? For first-time rider and event details, please visit .
@CityofFairfaxVA
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Tonight, Mayor Catherine Read declared July
#DisabilityPrideMonth
in
#FairfaxCity
. Receiving the proclamation was Nicholas Goodhart, with many others celebrating Disability Pride Month.
@TheArcofNoVa
@PozezJCC
@CameronsChoc
@SJDavisCenter
@GeorgeMasonU
#LiveLifeConnected
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Fairfax City: known for its its small-town appeal, incredible services, and sense of community — and now for being ranked among top six safest cities in Virginia! Find out more on the city website at
@FairfaxCityPD
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GREAT CAUSE, AWESOME WOMEN, AMAZING POLICE SUPPORT. This morning in front of the City of Fairfax Police Department, members of the city Commission for Women donned their favorite shade of blue for a TEAL OUT...in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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Rollin' rollin' rollin
Keep those Starships rollin'
Glad to see them rollin'
Starship!
We’ve been rolling to much we had to bring in even MORE enforcements - 10 more bots have joined the fleet! Be sure to give them a nice hood pat to welcome them to campus 🤖
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Music, sports, history & more: great things this weekend in Fairfax City! Big Band music Friday,
@GMUWrestling
's first-ever dual at
@eaglebankarena
Saturday, history lecture Sunday, and
#ChocolateFestival
news. Watch this week's
#FairfaxCityMinute
— and please SHARE!
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GREAT MORNING: Despite the damp conditions, the city had a terrific turnout for its pit stop for Bike to Work Day...and cyclists were greeted by City of Fairfax Mayor David Meyer and our Police Chief Carl Pardiny. Thanks for hanging out, everyone!
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Thanks to all who attended yesterday's excellent panel discussion on "How Women Compete On and Off the Field: The Impact of Title IX." A special thanks to the panel members for the lively conversation!
#LiveLifeConnected
@GeorgeMasonU
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#FairfaxCity
has created a
#CommunityResponseTeam
to provide behavioral health responses to behavioral health emergencies. The CRT support team includes a paramedic, clinician, and specially trained police officers. Info:
@FairfaxCityPD
@FairfaxCityFire
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If you plan to drive your car today, please be sure to remove ALL snow from the car —even the roof and bumpers— before taking it on the road. Your fellow drivers will thank you.
#PoliteDriversRock
#VaSnow
#LiveLifeConnected
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Hey, just FYI,
@ProvidenceES
community, just to clarify: we'll get you there AND get you home for FREE.
You take care of your families, and leave the driving to us.
@fcpsnews
@FairfaxSchools
#LiveLifeConnected
#COVID
ー19
#COVID19
Hop and go on CUE!
Families traveling to Providence Elementary School for the Grab and Go food distribution program may RIDE FREE on the
@CityofFFXCUE
Bus.
Please let your bus driver know when you board the bus.
#COVID19
@fcpsnews
@ProvidenceES
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TODAY: Fairfax High School graduation will take place at 10 a.m. at FHS.
Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes. Drive safely!
@FairfaxSchools
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Big news for Northern Virginia — and Fairfax City — business. Thrilled to partner with
@AEDBizInvest
@AlexandriaEcon
@FairfaxEDA
@FallsChurchGov
@Fauquier_County
@LoudounBiz
@CityofManassas
@ManassasParkGov
@PWCDED
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Reminder: On the morning of 5/27, Ride of the Patriots — which includes a parade as well as thousands of motorcycles rumbling through the city — will affect Fairfax Boulevard traffic. Check the city website for information…
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Reminder for
#FairfaxCity
#resident
&
#business
communities:
Looking for health-related facts about
#COVID
-19 ? Look to these reliable resources:
- Fairfax County Health Department ( )
- CDC ( )
Be healthy, be safe.
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After decades of service, Fire Station 33 is getting rebuilt.
Help Fairfax City celebrate this new beginning at the official groundbreaking ceremony, set for 10 am on Saturday, Nov. 16. Information:
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HAPPY FRIDAY, HERE'S WHAT'S ON TAP...Beer in the Burbs Saturday and
@makerfaire
@GeorgeMasonU
on Sunday. Details all here in 60+ seconds. Enjoy...and please share!
@OldOxBrewery
@FairWindsBrew
@NewDistrictBrew
@CabooseBrewing
@ThreeNotchdBeer
@JamesRiverBrew
@OnoBrewCo
@Alewerks
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Mystics City, indeed! Fairfax City will be out in force at
@GeorgeMasonU
to cheer on the ladies! Vanquish the Storm!
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Fall semester begins at
@NOVAcommcollege
today!
Welcome to our incoming Nighthawks!
Welcome back to our returning Nighthawks!
Have a great semester, and an awesome year!
#TellAceWeSayHey
#NVCC
#NoVANighthawks
#Nighthawks
#fallsemester
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Join the City of Fairfax
#CityCouncil
in celebrating 2020 Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week June 6-14!
Explore the bay without even leaving your home! Let the Chesapeake Bay Program website show you how:
#OneChesapeake
#BayAwarenessWeek
#RiversConnectUs
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