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Cornerstones Opens Food Hub
Other nonprofits can supplement their resources.
A challenge existed for Cornerstones: wasted food, tons of it destroyed in the communities the nonprofit organization served, yet people were going home and going to sleep at night hungry.
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Vienna Harper To Compete in Irish World Championships
12-year-old Learned to play by ear.
Veronica Sachse, 12 of Vienna, is heading to the world championships of traditional Irish music in Mullingar, Ireland.
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Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund Breaks Fundraising Records
All-volunteer organization raises $100,000; learn how.
The Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund reached new fundraising heights last month. The organization's spring fundraiser, Miami Vice, raised over $100,000, shattering previous records. As the board and the event committee put in many hours of preparation. They raised $53,000 more than they did the year before.
More Than Meets the Eye
McLean Community Center’s Fall Community Parking Lot Sale
On Saturday, Sept. 16, the McLean Community Center held its much-anticipated Fall Community Parking Lot Sale.
Herndon Festival Returns After Four Years
Final attendance expected to break 30,000.
Final attendance expected to break 30,000.
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Protecting Dark Skies Around Observatory Park
Board of Supervisors passes zoning ordinance gently limiting lighting within half mile of Turner Farm Park Observatory.
Among the board-approved action items on Nov. 21 was the Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding outdoor lighting around Turner Farm Park Observatory in Great Falls.
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School Board Approves $3.8 Billion Budget
Mateo Dunne proposal not to increase pay for top division leadership rejected by Board; Supervisors will influence budget.
On Thursday, Feb. 22, the twelve-member Fairfax County School Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Advertised Budget 11–0 with one abstention.
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Great Falls Community Assoc. To Hold Election Forum
On Sept. 27, at 5:30 p.m., the Great Falls Community Association will hold an election forum at the Grange for members and the public. The six Dranesville Supervisor, House, and Senate candidates will discuss Great Falls issues relevant to their offices.
Herndon High School Homecoming 2023
Homecoming week: bonfire, parade, dance and Hornets beat Highlanders.
It's the fall season, and the annual high school homecoming tradition is in full swing across Fairfax County and the rest of the country. For some of this year's Herndon High School Hornets, “HOCO” (homecoming) created memories that will last a lifetime.
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Supervisors Recognize Outgoing Dranesville District Supervisor John W. Foust
Thank you for years of dedication and service to Fairfax County!
At its Dec. 5 meeting, the Fairfax Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution honoring Dranesville District Supervisor John W. Foust for his community service.
Multiple Rotary Clubs Collaborate for Rise Against Hunger
Volunteers and sponsors needed.
Volunteers and sponsors are sought for the Rise Against Hunger Food Packaging event at Aldrin Elementary School, 11375 Center Harbor Road, Reston, VA, Saturday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; set-up at 8:30 a.m.
3rd Wealthiest County in U.S. Fails to Provide Affordable Housing
Cornerstones struggles to put and keep a roof over their heads.
"Affordable housing is practically nonexistent here." — Margaret Anne Lara, Cornerstones
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Final Visioning Presentation for Lake Anne
Streetsense and county staff conduct community meeting; Phase 2 in the works
Streetsense and county staff conduct community meeting; Phase 2 in the works
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Fairfax County NAACP Condemns Chief Davis’s Action
Chief rejects recommendations and measures to save lives.
Fairfax County police chased and killed Timothy Johnson during a foot pursuit seven months ago; he was suspected of stealing sunglasses. Community leaders, Fairfax NAACP, ACLU People Power, and faith leaders say Fairfax County must prioritize police reform before another death.
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In Tents Not by Choice, But Lack of Choices
Problems with data; police Encounters; shelter and housing.
People experiencing homelessness opt to sleep in areas ‘not designated for human habitation’ because of a lack of affordable housing, especially for those earning below 30 percent of the Area Median Income.
Comstock Files Revised Plan for Herndon Downtown Center
Herndon Town Council Public Session, August 8
At the Aug. 8 Town Council Public Session, Scott Robinson, director of public works, acting as town manager, presented the Town Manager Report. Robinson reported that Comstock (Herndon Venture L.C.) filed a revised site plan for its mixed-use development in Herndon’s downtown.
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Chief to Present Foot Pursuit Policy to Supervisors
Oct. 3 Public Safety Committee meeting will bring some long awaited responses from FCPD.
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