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Free Food and BBQ Lunches
Programs provide consistent access to adequate food.
For some households in the community, summer vacation can mean food insecurity, as consistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources.
Honoring Dr. King at Frying Pan Farm Park
History, cooperation and service events deemed successful.
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A Chance to View the Fascinating and Incredible in Reston
2019 Audubon Photography Award Winners Exhibition.
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‘Shear’ Delight in Herndon
Spring Farm Day at Frying Pan Farm Park attracts more than 1,000 attendees.
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86th District Candidates Share Their History, Viewpoints
Special Election for member of the House of Delegates 86th District to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
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School Board Approves McLean High Boundary Adjustment
Monitoring continues as population explodes in Tysons
The Fairfax County School Board heard the final words on the McLean/Langley High School Boundary Study during a hybrid regular meeting of the Board held on Feb. 4, 2021.
Herndon, Reston Communities Protest Against Racial Injustice and Police Brutality
Thousands take to local streets and sidewalks in solidarity.
"We need to take this moment and make it our moment. We need to use our breath for those who have no breath," said Rev. Dr. Debra W. Haffner of Unitarian Universalist Church in Reston.

It's a No to Fire Station #42 Monopole in Vienna
County and Milestone had not reached a lease agreement
The proposal to construct a telecommunication facility, with a 114-foot monopole tower at County-owned Wolf Trap Fire Station #42 in Vienna, died on May 4 after Supervisor John W. Foust (D-Dranesville District) presented a Board Matter concerning Milestone Communications/ Special Exception to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors during its regular meeting.

Looking Desperately for Holiday Santa Stars
Bob Nelson provides support to military families this COVID-19 holiday season.
For over ten years, long-time Great Falls resident and businessman Bob Nelson hosted his Military Appreciation Monday dinners at the Old Brogue, raising funds to support various United States military organizations at the twice-monthly events.
Annual Bluebells at the Bend Returns to McLean, Great Falls
Festival at Riverbend Park 2022.
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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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Winter Block Party by Old Firehouse at MCC
First big event for the new executive director of MCC.
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Bracing for Fairfax County’s Revised Budget Proposal
Supervisor John Foust presents a virtual town hall.
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What’s on the Horizon for Herndon
Reflections: The future of the Town of Herndon and unincorporated Herndon.
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Two Days of Canvassing for Gender Equality
Volunteers knock on thousands of doors, urging voters to go blue in November.
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Military Appreciation Mondays Are Back
First dinner in the series supports Semper Fi and America's Fund.
First dinner in the series supports Semper Fi and America's Fund.
Students and Parents Navigate Virtual Learning in Fairfax County
FCPS Virtual and In-Person Learning During COVID 2020
Dec. 1 marked the day that Fairfax County Public Schools students in Group 5, those in Early Head Start, PreK, Kindergarten, and some who receive special education services were to at last transition out of distance learning and walk through school doors to receive two days a week of in-person learning.