Fairfax City Patch bloggers chime in on the new sports season, a first for City of Fairfax Fire, home additions, hope for children, Courthouse Plaza and U.S. drones.

ACT 1 Scene 1: The owner and coach of Fairfax Football Academy pumps us up for the fall sports season.

The City of Fairfax Citizen Fire Academy Begins Sept. 26...Register Now!: City of Fairfax Profession Firefighters Association outlines Fairfax's inaugural Citizen Fire Academy. Residents will get a chance to learn the inner workings of the city's fire department and fire safety.

Is Your Home Right for a Two-Story Addition?: Fairfax City company Schroeder Design/Build offers advice for families looking to add on to their homes.

I Am for the Child: Hear about how CASA volunteers give voice to the inner world of the children they serve, and affirm their commitment to changing a child's future.

A Vision for Courthouse Plaza: Paul Nabti tackles the complicated issue of redeveloping a shopping center at the edge of Old Town Fairfax.

Military Matters: Drone Dilemma: Learn about surveillance drones in the United States.

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