Arielle Mewou Receives Regirer Nurse Scholarship
Mewou is a certified nursing assistant at Vinson Hall Retirement Community.
Vienna Arts Society Presents Heroes Healing Wall
Troops on the mend from Fort Belvoir compose multi-media puzzle pieces.
The newest exhibition of the Vienna Arts Society is a trifecta of purpose
Fairfax County Prepares Bus System For Silver Line
Bus changes help ensure Silver Line success.
Among the changes are elimination of old bus routes and the closure of the Sunset Hills Interim parking in Reston near the intersection of Sunset Hills Road and Town Center Parkway.
Cooling off at Vienna Woods
Local Swim and Tennis Club offers choices to residents of all ages.
Established in 1959, this summer spot is home away from home for 750 members and an array of staff members.
Peter Pan Jr. at Forest Edge Elementary
The cast and set/stage crew consisted of 64 students from grades 4 through 6.
Kickoff Held For Fairfax 2015 Games
Police and firefighters conduct demonstrations at Reston Town Center.
The World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) Sports Extravaganza offered live demonstrations including Honor Guard, Muster Carts, Police Motors, and Martial Arts.
The DaVinci Challenge Hosts Build A Drone Workshop
The world is slowly becoming a better place but there is so much more that can be done.
GRACE Presents Artist Member Exhibition
Greater Reston Arts Center is presenting the first of what will become a biennial exhibition highlighting the talents of the area artist members.
Herndon Enjoys Summer in Spotlight
Downtown Herndon remains active despite summer heat.
On July 9 and July 10, reporters from channel NBC4 visited downtown Herndon to share some of the special qualities of the town.
Students Keep Bows Moving
Summer Strings Camp preserves students’ musical skills.
This is the 26th year of the camp, which is and has been attended by students from different Fairfax County elementary schools.
Hawaii Spirit at Lake Anne Plaza
Fifth annual Ukulele Festival held Saturday.
Lake Anne’s fifth annual Ukulele Festival brought out music lovers from all over the D.C.-metro area to the plaza to listen to live music, learn to play a Beatles tune or two and pick up a ukulele for those feeling inspired.
‘Really Fun and a Great Experience’
Local students enjoy summer computer camp.
In the morning, Bijoy Thomas taught seven students, ages 12-14, how to make DS, or hand-held, video games. And in the afternoon, he taught them about BattleBots and Raspberry Pi.
Teens Learn the Law
Youth academy teaches teens law enforcement.
The students got to sit in the front seat of a police car, learn about crime scene investigation, see a real court case and meet some of the police dogs who also report for duty at the station.
New Town Council, New Fiscal Year
Council approves reserves for future, current projects.
The fiscal year ends June 30, said town Director of Finance Mary Tuohy, and the town council is asked every year to review and approve reserving money not used in the previous budget for ongoing or upcoming projects.
Reston Metropolitan Unveils Rooftop Features
Reston Chamber of Commerce attends ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The rooftop level includes a sports club with cardio-theater equipment and saunas, and a movie screening room with surround sound.
Neighbors Object to Follin Lane Project
They say it’ll result in a ‘clear and present danger.’
The $2 million road project consists of reconstructing Follin, widening it and installing sidewalks, storm drains, curbs and gutters.
Reston Hospital Center Gets STAR Program Certification
Reston Hospital Center is leading the way by offering excellent cancer rehabilitation services to its patients by becoming STAR Program Certified.
School Board Decreases Suspension Time
Student Rights and Responsibilities revised.
The school board voted unanimously at the end of June to change the discipline handbook, which will now focus on in school suspensions to preserve time in school.
Wolfe Elected President of Principals’ Association
Wolfe served on the VAESP board of directors for the past six years, and served as an at-large member and president-elect before being elected president.