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Reston-Herndon Community Creates 10,000 Handwritten Valentines
Barbera Foundation spreads love and optimism powered by one-off volunteerism, social media and the desire to be a force of positive change.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Headaches in Fairfax County
IT and supply problems worry residents.
“I want to assure you that everyone who wants to be vaccinated will be,” said Jeffrey McKay, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
Every Vote Matters in 2019 Reston Association Board Election
RA must meet quorum requirement in each race.
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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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Tightening Criteria for Entering into Gang Database
Gang Task Force use of DataWalk under scrutiny
On Oct. 2, 2018, Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Force selected DataWalk as their analytical platform to support its fight against gangs according to a headline on BUSINESS WIRE.

Meet Grand Marshals of the 2019 Reston Holiday Parade
Interview: Sergeant Major Christal Rheams, AD and Master Sergeant Caleb Green, United States Army Retired, speak out.
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Reston Celebrates ‘Best Night Out’
Best of Reston Awards presented at 2019 Cornerstones of our Community gala.
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More Than Food at the Great Falls Community Farmers Market
Vision-driven, producer-only and community-focused.
The Great Falls Community Farmers Market lured locals to the Village Center at 778 Walker Road, Great Falls, at the start of the Labor Day weekend.
Local Talent on Global Stage
USA Special Olympics Team heads to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for World Games 2019.
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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.
9/11’s 20th Anniversary at Great Falls Freedom Memorial
9/11’s 20th Anniversary at Great Falls Freedom Memorial

Scenario 1, 2 or 3: What Will It Be in Fairfax County?
2020-21 school plans presented to the County School Board.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) presented their preliminary recommendations for the 2020-21 school year to the Fairfax County School Board on Monday, June 15, during its work session.
A Home of Their Own – Part I: Preserving Decent and Affordable Housing in Herndon
Corporate funds sought to support program needs.
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Fairfax Supervisors Didn’t Know About Davis History
Community organizations call for Chairman McKay to rescind Davis' appointment.
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E-bikes: Friend or Foe in Virginia?
Parks agencies present proposed changes allowing e-bikes on their trails.
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Extraordinary Commitment Honored
2019 Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Awards presented.
On Wednesday, Sept. 2, the Fairfax County Volunteer Fire Commission honored recipients of the 2019 Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Awards.

Q&A on Back to School for Fairfax County
Superintendent takes questions at Virtual Town Hall.
FCPS hosted a virtual Town Hall Meeting on July 6, to answer questions about its two Return to School Plans: Full-time Online Instruction or In-Person Instruction with Social Distancing.

Amazon Gives $1 Million Locally to Fight the Impact of COVID-19
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Awards Block Grants.
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Women Helping NOVA Women Succeed
Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Scholarship Fund presents annual scholarships.
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