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E-bikes: Friend or Foe in Virginia?
Parks agencies present proposed changes allowing e-bikes on their trails.
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Confederacy is Part of History, Not the Future
School board continues renaming process for County high school.
"School names will reflect an inclusive and respectful learning environment as outlined in our One Fairfax policy," said Lee District School Board Representative Tamara Derenak Kaufax, Fairfax County Public Schools.
A Perfect Day for the Pedal-Happy in Hunter Mill District
Two-wheeling ‘Unity in our Community’ at the Inaugural Tour de Hunter Mill
Cyclists of all abilities gathered early Saturday morning, May 15, at Reston Community Center for the inaugural Tour de Hunter Mill.
Triple Homicide in Town of Herndon Home
Families grieve the loss of two young children and their mother; suicide in Reston connected to murders
The families of two young Town of Herndon children, a boy and girl, slain with their mother Saturday morning, June 19, are devastated by the triple homicide and the loss.
First Snow of the 2022 Season
Schools close for the third day on Wednesday.
Snow in Reston and Herndon
Holiday Tree Lighting & Sing Along in the Town of Herndon
Santa arrives by fire truck.
Tree Lighting
Two Men Charged with Chantilly Murder of Herndon Man
Homicides surge in the first six months of 2021 in Fairfax County compared to 2020.
With 13 homicides reported across all of Fairfax County already this year, the unprecedented spike in killings is a concern.
Reston-based Tephra ICA Presents “A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats”
Artwork projects local climate change disasters.
Rising boats
Artist Reimagines Smell and Taste Lost to COVID in Reston
“Good Juju,” a sense-sational exhibition.
Artist imagines
MPA’s Group Art Exhibition Opens at Atrium Gallery
Ten local artists represented, works for sale.
McLean Project for the Arts announced the MPA Classworks Exhibition opening at its Atrium Gallery in the McLean Community Center.
County’s FY 2025 Budget Process Kicks Into Gear
Potential budgetary shortfall of $284.5 million complicates matters.
Budget
Ewing Resigns from Fairfax County Library Board
Trustee Rosenthal apologizes for disruption.
Two members of the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees, Phil Rosenthal, Springfield District Representative and Darren Ewing, Dranesville District Representative, made statements during the July 29 public meeting of the Fairfax County Library Board Trustees that caused the public, organizations, and top County leaders to voice concern.
Fairfax County Public Schools Staff Uncomfortable With In-Person School Plan
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers releases survey results.
Staff at Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) are overwhelmingly uncomfortable with returning for in-person instruction, given the incomplete information about the implementation that has been currently shared, according to a report released by the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers (FCFT) on Oct. 6 during a press conference.
Activist and Herndon Leader Lester (Les) Zidel Dies
Lester (Les) Zidel, 74, of Herndon died on Oct. 9, 2020.
‘Matter Closed’ on Reston Golf Course Designation
Owner ‘respectfully disagrees’ with supervisor’s findings
Hunter Mill Supervisor Walter Alcorn (D) issued a surprise statement early Friday morning, Oct. 23, ending what he termed "a good deal of uncertainty and even anxiety" among some constituents in the Reston portion of his district.
Change in the Virginia Landscape
401st VA General Assembly reconvenes with a tsunami of filed legislation.
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Floris Conservatory For Arts & Music Construction Delayed in Herndon
Board of Supervisors approves additional time for special exception.
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Remembering Restonian Burton ‘Burt’ E. Lamkin
A leader who, with a smile, created other leaders
Reston pioneer, humanitarian, and entrepreneur Burton "Burt" Emmanuel Lamkin died June 24, at the age of 86.
Amazon Gives $1 Million Locally to Fight the Impact of COVID-19
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Awards Block Grants.
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