Fairfax Station Connection

1 week ago | fairfaxstationconnection.com | Bonnie Hobbs

Combining local history with Earth Day activities, Fairfax City’s HisTree Day was April 26 at Historic Blenheim. Photos By Bonnie Hobbs/The ConnectionPlaying the fife and drum are (from left) Rob Calhelha and Joe Abernathy, both with the 28th Massachusetts Infantry, Co. B.

Jan 20, 2025 | fairfaxstationconnection.com | Mercia Hobson

Do Lessons Learned Increase Odds of Success? Key challenges impacting redevelopment in 2025 and how to best create affordable housing at the Crescent are known. The deal killers are rising construction costs, increased interest rates on loans and the need for zoning changes to allow for increased density which could offset increased construction costs.

Oct 30, 2024 | fairfaxstationconnection.com | Bonnie Hobbs

After Hurricane Helene dealt a devastating blow to Western North Carolina – washing away homes and livelihoods and leaving many residents and businesses without drinkable water or electricity – American Legion Post 177 in Fairfax City just had to do something. So it began collecting items for the victims and then delivering them. “A lot of people here have friends and family in North Carolina, and we wanted to help out,” said Brian Burns, the post’s third vice commander.

Jun 22, 2023 | fairfaxstationconnection.com | Bonnie Hobbs

Jun 20, 2023 | fairfaxstationconnection.com | Bonnie Hobbs