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Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet Continues
Distribution limited to five Saturdays November through March
As the weather gets colder, the need for coats and winter outerwear is greater than ever this season for community members who are unsheltered.
Public Input Sought on Fairfax County Police Chief Selection
Increased expectations of public involvement and transparency drive forum
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is seeking public involvement as its nationwide search for the next Fairfax County Police Chief gets underway.
The First Shots to Knock Out COVID-19 in Reston
Fellowship Square’s seniors inoculated
Lake Anne Fellowship House residents Steve McAvoy, 71, and Jin Liu, 84, of Reston were among the first of seven hundred anxious older adults at one of the three senior affordable housing communities operated by Fellowship House in Reston and Woodbridge who were inoculated last week against COVID-19.
Holding Dear: 2,364 Local Souls Lost to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Northern Virginia Regional Commission holds Remembrance Ceremony
On March 21, 2020, the Fairfax County Health Department reported its first death of a resident due to COVID-19.
County’s FY 2025 Budget Process Kicks Into Gear
Potential budgetary shortfall of $284.5 million complicates matters.
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Fairfax County Community Presses New Police Chief and Chairman for Answers
Citizens call for starting over on police chief, not being part of Davis' “redemptive” career journey.
On day four in his new position as Chief of Police Fairfax County, the ghosts of Kevin Davis' law enforcement past clung heavily in the County's public arena of the May 6 virtual Community Input Session hosted by Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay (D-At-large), Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and Supervisor Rodney Lusk (D-Lee).
Herndon Town Councilmember Jeffrey L. Davidson Sustains Serious Injuries in Crash
Flown to a Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.
VDOT Wants to Hear from You
Submit written comments regarding the Hunter Mill Bridge over Colvin Run.
Law Enforcement Torch Run to Be Held in in Reston
Event to support the athletes of Special Olympics Virginia.
Summer Entertainment Series Opens in Herndon
Concert series at Arrowbrook Park fosters a sense of community.
Great Falls Looks Forward to 2025
Great Falls Citizens Association releases ‘Looking Forward to 2025’ survey.
In its first survey since 2007, the Board of Directors and Committee Chairs of the Great Falls Citizens Association, a 100 percent volunteer 501(c)4 organization without paid staff, released findings of its Looking Forward to 2025 Survey, meant to gather feedback from the community on what was important to them and where the Association should direct its efforts and resources now through 2025.
Demolition Approved in Herndon
Herndon's Heritage Preservation Review Board approves demolition of old and construction of new buildings.
‘American Teacher’ from Herndon High
Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern to host book signing and celebration for Douglas Graney’s book on Sunday, Aug. 13, 5-7 p.m.