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Outrage Over Comments by Trustee on Fairfax County Library Board
Local organizations, unions and faith-based groups call for his removal.
In the aftermath of public concern following comments made by appointed Trustee Phillip Rosenthal (Springfield District) during the July 29 public meeting of the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees, NOVA Equity Agenda Coalition sent a letter on Aug. 20 to Jeffrey McKay, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and Fran Millhouser, Chair of the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees.
Fairfax County Rejects Virginia Anti-Trans Policies
Anti-Trans Policies
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.
FCPS Responds to State Policies for Trans Students
Reactions and concerns
On Tuesday, July 18, the Department of Education of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin published the final 2023 Model Policies, which addresses transgender students attending public elementary and secondary schools throughout the Commonwealth. That includes students attending Fairfax County Public Schools.
Space Center Planned for Reston
G.M.U. holds Space Day on Sept. 10
G.M.U. holds Space Day on Sept. 10
900 Apartments Coming to the Town of Herndon
When Quadrangle Development Corporation builds its two office towers in the Town of Herndon, they will be the tallest buildings ever constructed within the town’s boundaries.
A Bank with a Community Heart in Reston
Top small business lender expands footprint to Reston Transit Area.
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Cellular Service Disruption at Lake Anne Impacts 9-1-1
Vendors’ point-of-sale systems also experiencing difficulties.
Vendors’ point-of-sale systems also experiencing difficulties.
Herndon Mayor Asks for Integrity and Respect
Councilmembers' purported harsh rhetoric impacts morale and governing.
Jolted by an escalating trend of interruptions and statements by Town of Herndon Councilmembers, most recently at the Council Discussion of Strategic Initiatives on February 9, Mayor Sheila Olem intervened.
Opioids and Drug Abuse Escalate Locally
Part one of a two-part series: Three NOVA communities, six organizations host Public Forum – Operation Drug Prevention in Great Falls.
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Restaurant Rolls Out Local Chefs Market in Reston
Fresh groceries offered at McCormick and Schmick’s.
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Bike to Work Day Returns for 2021
20th Anniversary subdued, but carries double the fun in Herndon
May is National Bike to Work Week, and this year, Bike to Work Day celebrated its 20th Anniversary.
Mother's Day 2021, With Love
Motherhood is a messy, complex state of being.
Motherhood comes in all shapes and sizes, not designated by birth or raising another human.
Racism’s Impact: Great Falls Neighbors Recount Experiences
Great Falls Citizens Association held a virtual town hall during which five neighbors of color provided short vignettes of their lives, sharing their personal experiences and commentaries on racism.
Reston Singer-songwriter Releases Single
‘Pattern’ doubles down on the blame game when 'being ghosted.'
Emerging singer-songwriter Amanda Cunningham of Reston shares her struggle with personal accountability, power when forming close friendships, and self-esteem in her newest single, "Pattern" (2021).
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