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Great Falls Bridge Rated in ‘Poor Condition’

VDOT holds an information meeting on Springvale Road (Route 674) bridge over Piney Run

The Springvale Road (Route 674) bridge over Piney Run in Great Falls may not perform at the current reduced load carrying capacity for an extended time, according to a report shared during the Oct. 21 Virginia Department of Transportation virtual public information meeting.

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Herndon Downtown Redevelopment Attracts Standing-room Audience

Town Manager outlines the agreement and provides answers to questions from the public.

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The Buck Stops Here in Great Falls

Managed archery on private property for deer control

Landowners with any parcel size in Great Falls have the option to use archery hunting for deer management on their private property, directly addressing the cause of deer damage: too many deer.

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Election Results for GFCA Officers and Directors

GFCA Election Results

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Brightview Explores Plan for Leesburg Pike Facility in Vienna

Senior Living reps hold two community engagement meetings with Vienna, Great Falls neighbors

Brightview Senior Living has resumed community engagement for its proposed Continuing Care Facility project at 9439 Leesburg Pike [Route 7], Vienna.

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Application Drought for McLean CBC: No Inquiries

Zoning and land use attorney discusses project challenges

Developers may be working quietly on plans or assembling parcels for future development in downtown McLean.

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Vienna Oktoberfest Returns in 2021

Gallery glimpses, moments that make a community.

Oktoberfest

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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.

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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Mourn Loudoun County Firefighter Killed in Explosion

NIOSH, Federal Investigation Underway

Firefighter

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Police Challenge Some Professional Recommendations

Chief gives status implementation to supervisors.

Police policies, training, and procedures in 2023 are changing at a national level in terms of de-escalation tactics, appropriate use of force, foot pursuit policies, shooting at vehicles, and approaching people in mental health crises, to mention a few.

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Capacity Challenge at McLean ES Forces Boundary Changes

Staff recommends Scenario B to school board.

Fairfax County Public School staff has recommended to the school board Scenario B for the boundary adjustment to provide capacity relief to Kent Gardens Elementary School in McLean.

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Casino Bill SB 675 Carries Over in 13 to 2 Vote

VA Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee ends consideration of a Tysons casino for this session; likely to be back in 2025

Casino bill

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Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food in Herndon

The 2018 Herndon Farmers Market opens.

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Horses Heal and Teach Life Skills

Equestrian program touches everyone involved.

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Harvest Time at Colvin Run Mill 2022; Recreates life 200 years ago in the agrarian community

Harvest Time at Colvin Run Mill 2022; Recreates life 200 years ago in the agrarian community

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‘Tis the Season

The Closet’s Annual Everything Christmas Sale

The Closet of Greater Herndon opened the doors to its annual Everything Christmas Sale on Friday afternoon, Nov. 10.

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Future of Lake Accotink

Could a smaller lake provide most of the benefits?

Lake Accotink

Member School Board by District

Franconia, Mount Vernon Districts

In November, Fairfax County voters will choose 12 school board members to serve four-year terms starting Jan. 1, 2024. Nineteen candidates are running for the nine magisterial district seats. There are also three at-large seats in the November election. Virginia's School board elections are nonpartisan, meaning that party affiliations can not appear on the ballots for school board candidates. Nevertheless, parties may publicly endorse their candidates.

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Meet the Farmers at the Reston Farmers Market

The 2018 Reston Farmers Market opens.

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South Elden Area Plan Moves On in Herndon

Comstock envisions a walkable, pedestrian-friendly environment with multi-modality options.

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