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Marking Black History
County students learn about African American contributions and History; six new historical markers to tell the stories.
Black History

To Prevent Drowning in South Africa
McLean teen raises funds to deliver swim lessons in South Africa.
Swim lessons
Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise
“Caring company with a passion for food.”
Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise

Highlights of Board of Supervisors Meeting
Lower real estate tax rate for the surviving spouses of military service members who died in the line of duty.
Board of Supervisors Meeting

Vienna Wants to Boost Its Tree Canopy
Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.
Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.
Satellite Gallery in Reston for Vienna Arts Society
“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna
“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna

Champions of the County’s Fragile Urban Forest
Winners of the 2022 Friends of Trees Awards recognized.
Urban Champions
Voters Turn Out forSpecial Election
Voters share what motivated them to cast their ballots in Virginia’s 35th House of Delegates.
35th Election

Vying for a Slice of Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety
Community association hosts meeting with FCDOT; speed cameras with fines coming.
Board Meets on Safety

Nominations into Countywide Site Specific Plan Amendment Cause Concerns: It’s a process, not bulldozers
Site plans
Reston Roundups
Reston Roundups
2022 Reston Holiday Parade: Musicians, performers, Santa and the Missus celebrate 31 years of holiday joy.
Reston Parade
Olem Re-elected Mayor: Shake up in town council
Shake-up in town council, meet first term councilmembers.
Shake-up in town council, meet first term councilmembers.