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Dulles Corridor Virtual Tour

Local business leaders get a peek into the future.

A boom in both housing and population is expected as the Metrorail Silver Line stations begin to open.

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Great Falls Girl Scouts Receive Gold Award

Caitlin Dalrymple, Maddie Navin and Rachel Zmuda, all of Girl Scout Troop 1057 in Great Falls recently celebrated the completion of their Gold Awards, the Girl Scouts’ highest honor.

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New Farmers Market Opens in Tysons

Grand Opening of the market marks a new season of fresh and local food and produce.

The network of Northern Virginia farmers markets just got bigger.


Week in Reston

Reston Master Plan Phase II Open House and Film Exhibition

Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill) and the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning are hosting an open house on the Reston Master Plan Study Phase II.

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Great Falls Scouts Honor Heroes

Troop 55 Boy Scouts celebrate Memorial Day weekend with Baden-Powell Hike.

On May 25, 16 Boy Scouts and Adult Scouters from the Great Falls Troop 55, chartered by St. Francis Episcopal Church, honored our nation’s heroes by participating in the 7.2 mile Baden-Powell Hike in Washington, D.C.

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Biggest Virginia Pine Becomes ‘Tree Cookie’

Possible tree competition for county.

Most cookies are done after baking for15 minutes. Not a tree cookie, however.


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Tour de Cure Held in Reston

Cyclists bike to raise funds for American Diabetes Association.

Thousands of persons went to Reston Town Center on Sunday, June 1, to participate in the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure Race.

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A Delight With a Message

‘Bat Boy: The Musical’ at 1st Stage.

There is a charming, big-hearted, rock musical with a message of tolerance and acceptance having a highly appealing production at Tysons' 1st Stage.


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Music Returns to the Town Green

Bluegrass music and candle tribute to former mayor M. Jane Seeman.

The Vienna Town Green concert series kicked off on Friday, May 30 with a performance by Bill Emerson and the Sweet Dixie Band, and a tribute to the late mayor M. Jane Seeman.

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A Farewell to Churchill: Graduation 2014

2014 Winston Churchill Graduation.

Born to Run Memorial 5K Race Is June 14

Fundraiser for deceased teacher’s two daughters.

In November 2013, Franklin Middle School teacher Jannine Parisi, 47, was the victim of a tragedy which left her two teenage daughters without parents.


The Difference a Week Makes

The heavy rain overnight Thursday, May 15 led to high river levels.

Week in Vienna

Vienna Crash Kills Woman

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Dean Klein To Be Awarded

Three county employees win Onthank award.

Dean Klein truly believes homelessness can be eradicated.


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Board To Vote on Plan To Ease Overcrowding

With less than a month left, many options to consider.

Arlington Public Schools keep getting bigger. In 10 years, APS is expecting to see more than 30,000 students enroll from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade by 2023. To meet the demand for more seats, APS has been in the process of getting its Capital Improvement Plan — or More Seats for More Students campaign off the ground for the past two years — a plan that is looking to find additional classroom space for the growing number of students coming into the county’s public schools.

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Love Your Body Yoga Festival Comes to Reston Town Center

Yoga studios and wellness centers of Northern Virginia will offer classes, services, and share information at Love Your Body Yoga Festival on Sunday, June 8 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston.

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Women's Club of Potomac to Host Art Show

Sale to raise funds for charity.

One hundred Montgomery County artists, more than 400 original art works, 35 local businesses and the Women’s Club of Potomac are joining together to host a juried art exhibition on June 7 and June 8.


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South Lakes High School Holds Spring Concert

Reston band students display their music skills.

On May 29, the South Lakes High School symphonic band and wind ensemble performed at the school’s Little Theater.

South Lakes High Student Wins State Competition

Sarah Quan, senior at South Lakes High School in Reston, won first place in the instrumental category of the Virginia State James A. Bland competition May 16.