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Two Men Charged with Chantilly Murder of Herndon Man
Homicides surge in the first six months of 2021 in Fairfax County compared to 2020.
With 13 homicides reported across all of Fairfax County already this year, the unprecedented spike in killings is a concern.

Residents Oppose Demolishing 113-year-old Buildings in Herndon
Wrecking ball posed to demolish house in historic district; heritage value vs. owner rights.
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Herndon Arts Organization Requests $150,000
‘Time for the Town to make a real commitment to the Arts,’ said Mike O'Reilly, Chairman of Arts Herndon.
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45th Annual Fairfax County Valor Awards.
Celebrates nearly 200 first responders who went above and beyond.
Valor Awards
Annual Holiday Shoe Drive Benefits Students in Herndon
Supervisor John W. Foust brings the community together to show kindness and generosity.
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Democrats May Call Firehouse Primary for 86th District Seat
Four contenders lineup ready to vie for the possible vacancy.
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Round and Round for Herndon House Concert Venue
Citizens and Town of Herndon separately appeal decision of Town's BZA to Fairfax County Circuit Court.
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Memorial Day 2021 at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial
Citizens honor U.S. Armed Forces Members who died in battle or as a result of their wounds.
Local citizens gathered at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial at 11 o'clock the morning of Memorial Day 2021.
As Federal Benefits Drop, Food Insecurity Escalates in Herndon Area
Rotarians, People of Action, hold food drive.
For more than a month, like other unemployed workers across the United States, those in the Herndon area struggle to afford food and housing on state benefits alone when work remains scarce.

Herndon Councilmembers Divided on Proposed Gun Ban
Second public hearing planned Sept. 28.
Second public hearing planned Sept. 28.
Downtown Herndon Real Estate Focus of Closed Door Session
Possible sign of pending land sale for Downtown Redevelopment Project.
After the Herndon Town Council adopted its Continuity of Government Ordinance on March 24 which allowed it to operate during the state of emergency due to COVID-19 and do so in a streamlined manner, Council could not discuss and act on matters such as zoning, planning, development and the Heritage Preservation Review Board Handbook.

Progress Report on McLean Business Center Study
McLean CBC Task Force and County staff review draft Comprehensive Plan text.
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Holiday Lights on the Farm in Herndon
Lake Fairfax and Burke Lake bring their displays to Frying Pan Farm Park.
Fairfax County Park Authority recently looked to find ways for people to have a good time during the holiday season with their family.
Round and Round for House Concert Zoning in Herndon
Town of Herndon and aggrieved citizens file to reverse BZA’s decision.
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Youth-powered Community
In Fairfax County’s 71st 4-H Fair and Carnival, community’s young people shine.
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Memorial Music Festival Packed to Capacity
Hundreds crowd food and drink establishments at Lake Anne Plaza.
The inaugural Mykle Lyons Food and Music Festival draws hundreds to Lake Anne Plaza.

Hope and Hospitality in a Positive Environment in Falls Church
Ribbon-cutting for the new Bailey’s Shelter and Supportive Housing.
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A Series of Fortunate Events in Herndon
Serendipity scores for a print school newspaper.
When Michael Wemyss, Herndon High School Class of 2020, sat down on day one in his junior year journalism class, he assumed that the course focused on the school yearbook.
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