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Observatory Park Celebrates the Equinox
An astronomical turning point of the seasons.
Observatory park
Storytime for Little Historians
Young children learn about Reston and its founding principles.
Young children learn about Reston and its founding principles.
Hot Towels, Shave and Cut Services in Herndon
Town Barber opens for men and women in new downtown development.
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Runners and Walkers Take On Herndon's Turkey Trot 5K
Parks and Recreation Awards Thanksgiving turkeys with all the trimmings.
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?
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Cornerstones in Reston’s American Citizenship Class Helps Rebuild Lives
Immigrants and refugees gain control of their futures by becoming U.S. citizens.
McLean Couple Honored for Leadership in Adoption
Alexandria-based nonprofit recognizes a lifetime of service to children, birth parents, and adoptive families
The National Council for Adoption (NCFA) in Alexandria, a leading voice among national adoption and child welfare organizations, announced Dr. Wayne Winston Sharp, Ph.D. of McLean and his wife Linda Whitbeck Sharp the recipients of NCFA's The Ruby Lee Piester Adoption Award.
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Local Musicians Release Their New Album
Singer/songwriters Kathleen Huber and Tom Bodine are members of the Reston/Herndon Folk Club.
July is National Parks & Recreation Month, but Restonians live in a park and seek recreation there year-round.
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Tapping Into Kindness in Herndon and Reston
SLHS PTSA Food Pantry distributes to its students and their families.
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Reston Included in Continent-wide Butterfly Count Program
Data used to study weather and habitat change effects
Is it a monarch butterfly or an imitator, a white moth, or a cabbage white butterfly?
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Holiday Lights on the Farm in Herndon
Lake Fairfax and Burke Lake bring their displays to Frying Pan Farm Park.
Fairfax County Park Authority recently looked to find ways for people to have a good time during the holiday season with their family.
Democratic Primary June 20; Early Voting Starts May 5
Could new faces, new districts alter the political landscape?
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‘Pop Up Tea Shop’ Opens in Herndon
A portion of every purchase made at Elden Street Tea Shop goes to charity.