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900 Apartments Coming to the Town of Herndon
When Quadrangle Development Corporation builds its two office towers in the Town of Herndon, they will be the tallest buildings ever constructed within the town’s boundaries.
Great Falls Community Assoc. To Hold Election Forum
On Sept. 27, at 5:30 p.m., the Great Falls Community Association will hold an election forum at the Grange for members and the public. The six Dranesville Supervisor, House, and Senate candidates will discuss Great Falls issues relevant to their offices.
Year One, the 2023 Annual Report in South Fairfax
Steps taken to implement Fairfax County Strategic Plan.
South Annual Report
Photo Journal 2023: New Countywide Strategic Plan Shapes North Fairfax
One of three parts covering the entire county.
Photo Journal 2023: New Countywide Strategic Plan Shapes Fairfax
Michelin-Starred Chef Perfects Vegan Ice Cream
Store’s ribbon cutting is on Saturday.
When it comes to eating ice cream, the top priority for most individuals is undoubtedly the combination of great taste and the right texture — hard to do with vegan ice cream.
The Dr. Larry Bussey Family & Community Library: FCSB approves renaming Family Resource Center library
Library renaming
Cash from County’s Carryover Funds
$100K may be coming for each district’s unfunded capital improvement projects.
Who can apply for this and other funding may surprise you.
Love and Protection Not Enough for Furry Family Members
Pet parents must be informed.
I thought I killed my little puppy, Oshi.
Great Falls Rotary Club Donates to Cornerstones
Gift baskets for children and youth at Neighborhood Resource Center in Herndon.
The Rotary Club of Great Falls donated 40 'End of the Year' baskets to Cornerstones in Reston for its Out-of-School Youth Program for elementary and middle school students.
Comstock Files Revised Plan for Herndon Downtown Center
Herndon Town Council Public Session, August 8
At the Aug. 8 Town Council Public Session, Scott Robinson, director of public works, acting as town manager, presented the Town Manager Report. Robinson reported that Comstock (Herndon Venture L.C.) filed a revised site plan for its mixed-use development in Herndon’s downtown.
FCPS First Day of School 2023
New strategic plan, expanded bus pass, and Metrobus program.
School Starts
Environmental Groups Sue to Stop Exit from RGGI
Legal action calls for Virginia to remain in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and continue participation; challenging Youngkin administration action.
Greenhouse gas
Fairfax County’s First Independent Police Auditor
Use of force policy, recommendations to FCPD, executive director vacancy on the Police Civilian Review Panel
Police Auditor
3rd Wealthiest County in U.S. Fails to Provide Affordable Housing
Cornerstones struggles to put and keep a roof over their heads.
"Affordable housing is practically nonexistent here." — Margaret Anne Lara, Cornerstones
Community Roundups
Sneak Peek at the McLean Design Guidelines, September 2023; Household Well Water Quality Testing Program- Mon. Aug. 7, 5:30 p.m.
Bandaid Approaches to Food Insecurity
School system extends summer food program at public school sites.
School food program
Forty-four of the Nation’s Highest Poverty Schools in FCPS
These schools serve free breakfast and lunch to all students
Schools