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Things They Love About Herndon
The Connection asked Town of Herndon residents to name the greatest things about living in the area.
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A Little Bit of Normal in Great Falls
Live ‘Concerts on the Green’
Concerts on the Green returned to the Gazebo at the Great Falls Village Centre Sunday evening, Aug. 30, keeping the spirit that defines the community alive.
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Outrage Over Comments by Trustee on Fairfax County Library Board
Local organizations, unions and faith-based groups call for his removal.
In the aftermath of public concern following comments made by appointed Trustee Phillip Rosenthal (Springfield District) during the July 29 public meeting of the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees, NOVA Equity Agenda Coalition sent a letter on Aug. 20 to Jeffrey McKay, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and Fran Millhouser, Chair of the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees.
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Threatening Snag on Herndon Arts Build
Large group of investors pull out
The proposed Floris Conservatory for Fine Arts & Music, a $40M, 48,000 square foot Scimores Academy LLC project for children 4-18 years of age planned for 8.06 acres at the intersection of West Ox and Centreville Roads in Herndon, might not come to fruition.
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Love & Unity Prayer Rally Held in Herndon
Not changing the narrative, changing the atmosphere.
In the Town of Herndon, population 23,000, faith-based organizations gathered with the Town's police force.
Don't Touch the Veggies in Herndon
COVID-19 Safety Guidelines in place as Herndon Farmers Market reopens.
The 2020 Herndon Farmers Market, operated under Fairfax County Park Authority, opened for the season later than normal, not on the usual third Thursday in April, but on June 18.
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Restaurant Rolls Out Local Chefs Market in Reston
Fresh groceries offered at McCormick and Schmick’s.
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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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Opinion: Commentary: ‘Our Priority Is to Save Lives’
Governor Northam orders statewide closure of certain non-essential businesses: all public and private schools K-12 closed for the rest of the academic year.
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Vienna and Hunter Mill Priorities Discussed
Supervisor Alcorn holds his first Vienna Town Hall meeting.
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Fairfax County Studies State Budget
Board of Supervisors Legislative Committee: Tracking items of interest to County against Governor's proposed budget and specific legislation.
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Leaving on a High Note: 31-Year Joy Ride
Sharon Bulova, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, retires.
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The Sights and Sounds of Reston Holidays
Festivities at Reston Town Center continue throughout the season.
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'Scouting for Food' in the Fight Against Hunger in Herndon Area
Community and local business support efforts of Cub Scout Pack #157.
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