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Herndon Councilmembers Divided on Proposed Gun Ban
Second public hearing planned Sept. 28.
Second public hearing planned Sept. 28.

Two People Critically Injured in Herndon Fire
44 displaced when electrical event sparks fire; no working smoke detectors in apartment.
House Fire

And What a Year it Was in Herndon
Herndon Rotary Club names Signe Friedrichs Rotarian of the Year 2020-2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic raged across her Town of Herndon, Rotarian Signe Friedrichs masked up and gathered up other masked service volunteers, business leaders, and nonprofit leaders.

Coalition for TJ Files Emergency Request to Vacate the 4th Circuit Stay
Case alleges anti-Asian American discriminatory admissions process
Emergency request

Herndon Considers Resolutions Touching Three Centuries, 1900-2100
A go for carnival, improvements for multimodality, education funds of $100K
Herndon funds

McLean Central Park Development Plan Meeting This Wednesday
Making a great park even better, funds available.
McLean park
Silver Line Transferred to Metro's Control
Passenger service date to be determined by Metro's Board of Directors
Passenger service date to be determined by Metro's Board of Directors

McLean Central Park Development Concept Unveiled
Community response more favorable to amphitheater than opposed.
Central park

Brothers Battle in Baseball
McLean brothers battle on the diamond, playing for different teams.
Baseball brothers

Crisis in Afghanistan Reverberates Locally
Afghan Americans speak out.
The United States and other countries have welcomed more than 150,000 Afghans and their families since the emergency evacuations began in mid-August.

Crisis in Afghanistan Reverberates Locally
Afghan Americans speak out.
The United States and other countries have welcomed more than 150,000 Afghans and their families since the emergency evacuations began in mid-August.

Juneteenth, Day of Reflection, Celebration
Vienna's celebration kicks off Liberty Amendment month.
Vienna's celebration kicks off Liberty Amendment month.

Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Transitions From All Advanced Life Support System
Reintegration of the dual-tier EMS system, 12 stations impacted.
EMS transitions
No Stopping School Board Naming New Division Superintendent
Student protests, petition and NAACP objections fail to derail the endgame.
School superintendent

SLHS Program Launches Student-Led Company
Sells student artist merchandise, net proceeds to charities reflected in art.
Art for sale

Share Inc. of McLean Request the Community's Help
Gift cards and more needed for clients this holiday season.
Share Inc