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9/11 at Great Falls Freedom Memorial 2023
The community of Great Falls remains deeply affected by the repercussions of that tragic day 22 years ago.
Multiple Rotary Clubs Collaborate for Rise Against Hunger
Volunteers and sponsors needed.
Volunteers and sponsors are sought for the Rise Against Hunger Food Packaging event at Aldrin Elementary School, 11375 Center Harbor Road, Reston, VA, Saturday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; set-up at 8:30 a.m.
Reston Community Center’s Annual MLK Celebration
Rev. William J. Barber II calls on us to recommit to the fight for justice and remember the real King.
MLK Day
American Legion Post 184 Recognizes Giant Food at Northpoint
20 years of support.
The Wayne M. Kidwell American Legion Post 184 Herndon-Reston recently acknowledged their enduring friendship with its neighboring community establishment, Giant Store # 0747, at Northpoint Shopping Center in Reston.
The Upcoming 2024 Reston Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II will present keynote address.
MLK Events in Reston
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.
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.
Election
Colorful Planter Beds Planned for Town of Vienna
Residents can view and discuss plans on June 29.
New flowers for Vienna
GFCA Board Introduces Its Nominated Board Slate
Additional nominations accepted May 31.
Additional nominations accepted May 31.
School Board Candidates Answer Tough Questions from NAACP
Endorsements matter for non-partisan candidates.
School Board
County’s FY 2025 Budget Process Kicks Into Gear
Potential budgetary shortfall of $284.5 million complicates matters.
Budget
Protecting Dark Skies Around Observatory Park
Board of Supervisors passes zoning ordinance gently limiting lighting within half mile of Turner Farm Park Observatory.
Among the board-approved action items on Nov. 21 was the Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding outdoor lighting around Turner Farm Park Observatory in Great Falls.
Tephra ICA Arts Festival 2023
Launches 50th anniversary celebration
Launches 50th anniversary celebration
Justice Sunday
On First Baptist Church of Vienna’s 8th Annual Legislative and Justice Sunday, elected officials update the status of bills and review past actions.
Church
Name Change for W. T. Woodson High School
Intentionally uplifting people who were held down.
Woodson name
More Than Meets the Eye
McLean Community Center’s Fall Community Parking Lot Sale
On Saturday, Sept. 16, the McLean Community Center held its much-anticipated Fall Community Parking Lot Sale.
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Mourn Loudoun County Firefighter Killed in Explosion
NIOSH, Federal Investigation Underway
Firefighter
Capacity Challenge at McLean ES Forces Boundary Changes
Staff recommends Scenario B to school board.
Fairfax County Public School staff has recommended to the school board Scenario B for the boundary adjustment to provide capacity relief to Kent Gardens Elementary School in McLean.
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