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Wrapping Up Matters in 2023, or Not
Supervisors to take action on two controversial items, a data center in Chantilly and Dark Skies in Great Falls.
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Mother Nature and Beer at Earth Daze in Herndon
Clean Fairfax and Aslin Beer Company, Herndon location celebrate the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day.
Looking to better the environment and celebrate the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, Clean Fairfax and Aslin Beer Company hosted Earth Daze on April 24 at the Elden Street Herndon brewery.
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State-of-the-Art Retirement Living Opens in Reston
Community Theatre named after two service-minded Restonians.
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Reston Singer-songwriter Releases Single
‘Pattern’ doubles down on the blame game when 'being ghosted.'
Emerging singer-songwriter Amanda Cunningham of Reston shares her struggle with personal accountability, power when forming close friendships, and self-esteem in her newest single, "Pattern" (2021).
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44th Annual Fairfax County Valor Awards
Valor is more than bravery or courage. It goes beyond what is expected.
Valor awards
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Public Hearing on Historic Herndon Nov. 17
Herndon Town Council nears replacing Heritage Preservation Program
Community members and business owners in the Herndon Preservation Overlay District may soon be presented with new guidance on maintaining and updating their property and Town regulation processes for exterior change.
Drive-in-person Special Election Held in Great Falls
Citizens Association members endorse two special questions.
Members of the Great Falls Citizens Association (GFCA), voting in the special drive-in-person election of the Executive Board and Officers held March 6, 2021, unanimously re-elected eight candidates and one new candidate.
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High Hopes for McLean Downtown
Newly approved CBC Comprehensive Plan Amendment most aggressive that residents could support
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved on June 22 Plan Amendment (PA) 2018-II-M1 that proposed new Comprehensive Plan guidance for the McLean Community Business Center (CBC).
McLean, Langley High Communities Weigh in on Boundary Adjustment
Capacity relief sought with eyes on Langley High School
Fairfax County Public Schools presented three possible options and a no change option for capacity relief at McLean High School during a virtual community meeting held Mon., Dec. 7.
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Kamala Harris Speaks at Fairfax 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony
At Fairfax County Public Safety Headquarters, County Fire Chief John S. Butler stepped to the podium at the 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony to commemorate lives lost on September 11, 2001.
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It's a No to Fire Station #42 Monopole in Vienna
County and Milestone had not reached a lease agreement
The proposal to construct a telecommunication facility, with a 114-foot monopole tower at County-owned Wolf Trap Fire Station #42 in Vienna, died on May 4 after Supervisor John W. Foust (D-Dranesville District) presented a Board Matter concerning Milestone Communications/ Special Exception to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors during its regular meeting.
9/11’s 20th Anniversary at Great Falls Freedom Memorial
9/11’s 20th Anniversary at Great Falls Freedom Memorial
2022 Reston Holiday Parade: Musicians, performers, Santa and the Missus celebrate 31 years of holiday joy.
Reston Parade
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St. Patrick's Day Comes Early in Herndon
The Folk Club of Reston/Herndon presents Seamus Kennedy on Feb. 21 during its third Tuesday Spring Concert Series.
Get ready to get your green on a bit early for St. Patrick's Day as Seamus Kennedy, Irish songwriter, guitarist and comedian, makes a concert stop in Herndon during his East Coast tour.
Paying It Forward
Immigrant's $20K a month awards create opportunities for individuals experiencing economic hardships
A Vietnamese refugee turned philanthropist who works in Reston knows first-hand the fear and challenges of poverty.
Christopher ‘Chris’ Adams, Funeral Home Owner, Dies
Remembering a kind and gentle man
Christopher “Chris” Jon Adams, owner and funeral director at Adams-Green Funeral Home & Crematory in the Town of Herndon, died unexpectedly on July 14, 2021, at the age of 56.
Sunset Hills Realignment Alternative Recommended
Board of Supervisors Public Hearing scheduled for March 6.