Mount Vernon: Serving the Blind Gives Vision to the Seeing
Removing 67 cataracts in a week.
Kieran Grogan’s three-week trip to Tarapoto, Peru not only changed his career path; it also revolutionized his view on life.
Column: What's Ahead in the State Legislature
Commentary
The 2016, 60-day session of the Virginia General Assembly gavels in on Jan. 13.
Column: Ready To Serve Mount Vernon
Commentary
The New Year is ringing in many changes to our community including the passing of the baton of local government leadership from my friend and mentor, Gerry Hyland, to me.
Mount Vernon Brief: Victim Shot during Robbery
An employee was robbed and injured at the Computer and Cellular store, at 2790 Beacon Hill Road in the Alexandria-area of Fairfax County, on Wednesday, Dec. 23.
Week in Reston
Weekly happenings in Reston
Not Your Average Joe’s Opens at Reston Spectrum
New restaurant at Fountain Drive in Reston opens in January.
The Reston Spectrum at 1845 Fountain Drive now hosts Not Your Average Joe’s, a Massachusetts-based restaurant chain, known for stone-hearth pizzas, salads, unique burger combos and other casual fare.
Obituary: Edward Gordon Nusbaum, 86, of Reston, Dies
Edward Gordon Nusbaum of Reston died peacefully in his lakeside home on Dec. 25, 2015.
Letter: Careless Driving
To the Editor
My wife and I are in Reston every six weeks or so. We may notice the traffic more than folks who are here all the time. But we are always amazed at the careless driving.
Commentary: Reston, A Look at 2015
Despite less than an ideal economy, the Hunter Mill District continues to evolve at a fast rate. Everywhere I go in the District, I see new business opening, adding to our vibrant downtowns and business corridors.
A Diva’s Story Next for Reston Community Players
Tony Award winning ‘Master Class’ at CenterStage.
Who could resist a play with the main character described as “the Kardashian of her time,” asked Kate Keifer, co-producer of “Master Class,” the upcoming Reston Community Players production. “Audiences will be blown away” in this Tony Award winning play written by Terrence McNally about diva Maria Callas.
Commentary: New Year Resolutions
Resolutions for the new year are easy to make; I have made dozens in my lifetime.
Commentary: Tall Oaks—Do It Right!
Independent Progressive
When Fairfax County approved the new Master Plan for Reston land use in 2014, I was among those pleased that key elements of Mr. Simon’s founding vision were maintained.
Herndon and Reston: South Lakes Indoor Track Adds Qualifiers
Golden Kumi-Darfour took full advantage of the winter break, using the time to qualify for the state indoor track meet in both the 500 and 1000 meter runs.
Herndon-Reston Youth Softball Looking for Players
Herndon-Reston Youth Softball is looking for girls of all skill levels to participate in the team.
Week in Herndon
Weekly happenings in Herndon.
Herndon Crime Reports
Notable police activities reported from Dec. 21-27.
For details contact 703-435-6828 or email herndonpd.pio@herndon-va.gov. Visit www.herndon-va.gov for more.
Herndon: Only LIGHT Can Do That!
A living history musical celebrating the greatness of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
ArtSpace Herndon presents Only LIGHT Can Do That! on Jan. 16, 4-5 p.m. at Floris United Methodist Church. Only LIGHT Can Do That! is a living history musical celebrating the genius, the greatness, the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
What’s Happening in 2016 in Herndon?
Following the purchase of the Ashwell property which created a contiguous 4.675 acres of Town-owned land in Herndon’s downtown, the Town issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on Nov. 2, 2015.