Reston Association State of the Environment Report 2020
Highlights bring to life what is good, fair and poor environmentally; The Greatest Zoom on Reston Thursday, Dec. 17.
Anyone who has met Doug Britt of Reston knows he has a wealth of information on the creepy, crawly, slimy, majestic, utterly beautiful creatures, insects, and flora that call Reston home.
Sheila Olem Sworn in as Town of Herndon Mayor
Councilmembers sworn in during COVID-19 restricted ceremonies
Mayor Sheila A. Olem was administered the oath of office and sworn in as the duly elected Mayor of the Town of Herndon for a term commencing Jan. 1, 2021, and ending Dec. 31, 2022, by Town Clerk Viki Wellerhaus on Wed., Dec. 10.
One Board, Two Sycamores, Three Concerns in Reston
Possible removal of Heron House trees brought to light.
Two Reston sycamore trees at Lake Anne Village Center appear to be a concern to certain people, but for three different reasons.
Dining: Outstanding Meals with a View in Reston
Restaurant Review: Red’s Table
For the past several years, as Reston has welcomed new eateries, some of the old-timers still deserve a golden crown.
South Lakes High Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’
South Lakes High School (SLHS) Theatre Arts recently presented the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, virtually on Dec. 5 and 6, 2020.
HOPE for the Holidays at Reston Hospital
Quilt installation unexpectedly concurrent with FDA vaccine authorization; Fairfax County cases four times they were in May
Since March, healthcare workers at Reston Hospital Center, like their counterparts elsewhere at county, state and national levels, as well as globally, have fought relentlessly, risking their own lives to treat and save their coronavirus patients.
Opinion: Commentary: A Green New Deal
In accepting the Democratic nomination for president, Franklin D. Roosevelt promised a “new deal” for the “forgotten man.”
McLean, Langley High Communities Weigh in on Boundary Adjustment
Capacity relief sought with eyes on Langley High School
Fairfax County Public Schools presented three possible options and a no change option for capacity relief at McLean High School during a virtual community meeting held Mon., Dec. 7.
McLean Teacher Authors Memoirs-in-Essays
Allison B. Kelly: Seeking the perfect day and finding joy in the imperfect
Allison B. Kelly, ESOL Teacher at Haycock Elementary School, is the author of the newly released book, “There's Spaghetti on My Ceiling.”
Vienna Police Highlights: Dec. 5 – Dec. 10, 2020
The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna Police Department from Dec. 5 – Dec. 10, 2020.
Great Falls Woman Dies in Two-Car Crash
A woman has died as a result of injuries from a crash that occurred Sunday, Dec. 7, around 11 a.m. at the intersection of Leesburg Pike and Towlston Road.
December is Puppy Mill Awareness Month
Breeding license is no indicator of quality
Third article in a series.
A Catch of Wishes at Lake Anne
Better than any greeting card for the season
Anyone taking a walk on the plaza at Lake Anne Village Center is drawn to it, unsure at first what it is.
Great Falls Girl Scouts Win Gold Award
Five Girl Scouts from Troop 1991 in Great Falls earn the highest recognition in scouting
The Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital recently acknowledged the power and dedication shared by an elite group of young women who earned the Girl Scout Gold Award in the 2020 Annual Yearbook.
A Fresh Outlook: Looking Ahead with Optimism in Great Falls
I’m thankful to have witnessed many examples (big and small) of this spirit.
As we close the chapter on 2020, many may feel tattered and beaten down as they look to 2021.
Oakcrest Students Committed to Service
In spite of the many ways that COVID-19 has made life unpredictable, Oakcrest students have continued in their dedication to service.
Living with Foxes
They’re tough to “outfox.”
Foxes are very adaptable to human environments, Fairfax County wildlife biologist Erin Thady told 70 attendees at a Dec. 6 Zoom talk sponsored by the Friends of Mason Neck State Park.
Living Legends of Alexandria: The Dynamic Duo
Ginny and Richard Obranovich at the helm of APF
The Alexandria Police Foundation was originally founded in 2002 to provide health insurance for retiring police K9 dogs.
‘Love Is All You Need’ in Alexandria
Mural celebrates KSMET businesses
Long before the trendy boutiques and celebrity chef restaurants came to town, upper King Street was lined with used car dealers and empty storefronts and considered by many a sketchy part of the city.
In the Kitchen in Alexandria: Small Business Changes Course in Middle of Pandemic
Mindy’s delivery dinners spread like wildfire in Del Ray
Erin White has just returned from delivering 50 boxed chicken kabobs, couscous salad and cornbread lunches to hospital workers at Inova Alexandria Hospital on Nov. 17.