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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.
Foot
Historic Herndon Oak Tree Removed
Nearly 200-year-old witness tree 'struggled' and obstructed sight triangle quadrant to the intersection.
In 1823, an acorn from an Overcup Oak tree sent up a shoot at what is now the corner of Elden and Center Streets in the Town of Herndon.
Hardening older FCPS Entrances to Secure Them from Shooters
Multilayered approaches to keep children safe in schools
School shootings
Students Raise Alarm on Senate Bill 656
New policies mandated by Jan. 1, 2023 could hurt LBGTQ+ students.
Does every student in a Virginia public school curriculum, Black, Indigenous, students of color, disabled, immigrant, and others, deserve to be accurately represented?
2024 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County
Herndon Friends honor countywide high school juniors and seniors.
Peace
SLHS Program Launches Student-Led Company
Sells student artist merchandise, net proceeds to charities reflected in art.
Art for sale
Move in Day for Fire and Rescue Station 25 in Reston
New and improved station in Reston nearly doubles the size of its predecessor.
New Fire Station
Meet Tempestt Ware Harmon in Herndon
General manager of The Closet of Greater Herndon shares information on voucher program
Closet
Coalition for TJ Files Emergency Request to Vacate the 4th Circuit Stay
Case alleges anti-Asian American discriminatory admissions process
Emergency request
Collective Bargaining for Teachers and Some Employees
Adoption of resolution shifts labor relations.
Schools
Comstock Expands Portfolio and Construction Along Metro Silver Line
Comstock’s Herndon Redevelopment pauses for up to two years.
Redevelopment
Can Prospective Public School Employees Afford Fairfax?
School pay scale for emerging professions hurts recruitment.
FCPS
Brabrand: 'Stay the Course'
We have a right to do things up until that right impinges or infringes on the rights of others.
Masks
Rotary Club of Great Falls Holds Annual Meeting
Installs leadership and recognizes honorees.
Installs leadership and recognizes honorees.
Wrapped in the Warmth of Winterwear
Over 1000 served in the Hunter Mill District’s Free Winter Coat Closet 2023.
Partnering with the Hunter Mill District Supervisor's Office, nonprofit Cornerstones supported the Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet for 2023.