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Herndon Town Council Recognizes Green Lizard Cycling
‘The Lizard’ partners for betterment of the community.
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E-bikes: Friend or Foe in Virginia?
Parks agencies present proposed changes allowing e-bikes on their trails.
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Confederacy is Part of History, Not the Future
School board continues renaming process for County high school.
"School names will reflect an inclusive and respectful learning environment as outlined in our One Fairfax policy," said Lee District School Board Representative Tamara Derenak Kaufax, Fairfax County Public Schools.
A Perfect Day for the Pedal-Happy in Hunter Mill District
Two-wheeling ‘Unity in our Community’ at the Inaugural Tour de Hunter Mill
Cyclists of all abilities gathered early Saturday morning, May 15, at Reston Community Center for the inaugural Tour de Hunter Mill.
First Snow of the 2022 Season
Schools close for the third day on Wednesday.
Snow in Reston and Herndon
Holiday Tree Lighting & Sing Along in the Town of Herndon
Santa arrives by fire truck.
Tree Lighting
Police Challenge Some Professional Recommendations
Chief gives status implementation to supervisors.
Police
Two Men Charged with Chantilly Murder of Herndon Man
Homicides surge in the first six months of 2021 in Fairfax County compared to 2020.
With 13 homicides reported across all of Fairfax County already this year, the unprecedented spike in killings is a concern.
Reston-based Tephra ICA Presents “A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats”
Artwork projects local climate change disasters.
Rising boats
Artist Reimagines Smell and Taste Lost to COVID in Reston
“Good Juju,” a sense-sational exhibition.
Artist imagines
MPA’s Group Art Exhibition Opens at Atrium Gallery
Ten local artists represented, works for sale.
McLean Project for the Arts announced the MPA Classworks Exhibition opening at its Atrium Gallery in the McLean Community Center.
County’s FY 2025 Budget Process Kicks Into Gear
Potential budgetary shortfall of $284.5 million complicates matters.
Budget
Contracted Locally, Makers Sew 45,000 Face Masks
New jobs for unemployed and new revenue stream for nonprofit.
Unthinkable scenarios happened in early March. The COVID-19 pandemic hurled itself into Northern Virginia; small and large businesses shuttered and unemployment rates escalated.
Fairfax County Public Schools Staff Uncomfortable With In-Person School Plan
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers releases survey results.
Staff at Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) are overwhelmingly uncomfortable with returning for in-person instruction, given the incomplete information about the implementation that has been currently shared, according to a report released by the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers (FCFT) on Oct. 6 during a press conference.
Activist and Herndon Leader Lester (Les) Zidel Dies
Lester (Les) Zidel, 74, of Herndon died on Oct. 9, 2020.
‘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.
Change in the Virginia Landscape
401st VA General Assembly reconvenes with a tsunami of filed legislation.
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Floris Conservatory For Arts & Music Construction Delayed in Herndon
Board of Supervisors approves additional time for special exception.
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