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Herndon, Reston Communities Protest Against Racial Injustice and Police Brutality
Thousands take to local streets and sidewalks in solidarity.
"We need to take this moment and make it our moment. We need to use our breath for those who have no breath," said Rev. Dr. Debra W. Haffner of Unitarian Universalist Church in Reston.
A Chance to View the Fascinating and Incredible in Reston
2019 Audubon Photography Award Winners Exhibition.
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McLean 2021, a Sought-After Community
Great family-friendly places, schools, and public safety.
McLean spots
Cellular Service Disruption at Lake Anne Impacts 9-1-1
Vendors’ point-of-sale systems also experiencing difficulties.
Vendors’ point-of-sale systems also experiencing difficulties.
McLean Pet Fest a Hit
McLean Community Center pulls off another family-friendly event.
On Sunday, Oct. 15, leashed furry friends took their humans to the McLean Pet Fest, hosted by the McLean Community Center.
9/11 at Great Falls Freedom Memorial 2023
The community of Great Falls remains deeply affected by the repercussions of that tragic day 22 years ago.
Two People Critically Injured in Herndon Fire
44 displaced when electrical event sparks fire; no working smoke detectors in apartment.
House Fire
Sesquicentennial Celebration for Shiloh Baptist Church
Gathering to celebrate 150 years in McLean-Odricks Corner.
Gathering to celebrate 150 years in McLean-Odricks Corner.
Tale of Two Independent Bookstores
Shoppers support small business Saturday.
When one shops at a small business, it helps the local economy and the environment. Interest in indie bookstores is thriving as small businesses, according to Statista 2023. After a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of independent bookstores in the United States will reach an all-time high in 2023 at 2,599, reports Statista.
Returning a Local Grange to its Community
An experiment poised to breathe vibrancy to a historic complex.
Grange
Linus Had His Blanket, Now 1,300 Locals Have Theirs
A weft of comfort and warp of love bind the woven flannel.
Linus
‘Hateful, Ignorant, Wrong’
Thousands of students around the state protest Youngken revisions to 2022 VDOE policies.
Protest
Fairfax Defers Decision on Collective Bargaining
FCPS employees are not part of the ordinance.
Collective Bargaining
Herndon Festival ‘Permanently Canceled’
Reasons why may differ from what you think.
The award-winning outdoor Herndon Festival, held yearly and produced by the town’s parks and recreation department, supported by volunteers since 1981 (except for one year during COVID) is permanently canceled.
‘Matter Closed’ on Reston Golf Course Designation
Owner ‘respectfully disagrees’ with supervisor’s findings
Hunter Mill Supervisor Walter Alcorn (D) issued a surprise statement early Friday morning, Oct. 23, ending what he termed "a good deal of uncertainty and even anxiety" among some constituents in the Reston portion of his district.
Barnes & Noble, Reston Plans to Open Late Spring or Early Summer
Book lovers delight, continue to shop at small, local bookstores too.
Book store opening