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Every Year Is Election Year in Virginia

Early voting starts Friday, Sept. 20; Election Day is Nov. 5

This is a big year. Presidential elections historically draw the largest turnout. There are also important local issues and races on the ballot, including ballot questions. We’ll let you know here what’s on the ballot.

Herndon’s Mayoral Candidates To Face Off at Forum

On Monday, Sept. 30, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Cornerstones and the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the Town of Herndon Mayoral Candidate Forum at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 651 Dranesville Road.

Herndon Armors Up Amendment for Downtown Redevelopment

Did 7-year agreement merry-go-round leave town unprotected?

The original Comprehensive Agreement on Nov. 1, 2017, between the Town of Herndon and developer Comstock Herndon Venture LC “had notable gaps that heavily favored Comstock,” said Herndon Councilmember Pradip Dhakal on Sept. 15.

Say Cheese!

Cheesetique celebrates 20 years in Del Ray.

’Souls Feeding Souls’ in Alexandria

Cook for Vets to hold fundraiser Sept. 21.

Green Valley Day: Behind the Scenes

With 1,000 attendees, the details matter.

Fighting Fires for 250 Years

Events to highlight history of firefighting.

Patriot Day of Service

Volunteers clean headstones at Alexandria National Cemetery.

Remembering the Victims

16 local lives lost in terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001

New Mount Vernon Police Commander Invites a Partnership

Supervisors Approve New Requirements for Data Centers

Stricter standards elicit reactions during and after vote.

On Sept. 10, following extensive community engagement efforts that helped shape the final recommendations presented to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors, the Board approved the long-awaited Data Center Zoning Ordinance by a vote of 8-2.

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