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Burke Veteran Revisits Normandy

Revisiting historic places, memories during ten-day trip to Europe alongside family.

While the visual of infantry servicemen during the Normandy Invasion is an iconic World War II visual, lesser known is that of the combat engineers who made the infantry’s progress through enemy territory possible. Veteran Henry Stawicki of Burke recently revisited Europe on the seventieth anniversary of D-Day to commemorate his former role in the 341st Engineer Regiment.

Take a Break Concerts Return to Lake Anne Plaza

Once the rain clouds cleared last Thursday evening, the Barretones took the stage at Lake Anne Plaza to kick off the annual Take a Break concert series.

Tastes So Good

Visitors take a bite out of the town during the 24th annual Taste of Reston weekend.

Thousands of people braved high wind gusts and ominous storm clouds at Reston Town Center over the weekend.

Sunny With a Chance of Learning

OLLI-GMU offers classes and community to retired persons.

One hundred and forty-two people attended a seminar delivered by NBC Washington meteorologist Amelia Segal at the Church of Good Shepherd in Burke on Friday, June 13. The class was called, "A Day in the Life of a Meteorologist." The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason University, OLLI-GMU, organized the event at the suggestion of member Stephanie Trachtenberg, of Burke. "I have always been interested in the weather," she said. She reached out to several area meteorologists and Segal was the only one who responded.

First Chalk Festival Held In Reston

Art event showcases local talent at Lake Anne Plaza.

Reston’s Lake Anne Plaza hosted its first ever chalk festival titled Chalk on the Water, the weekend of June 7-8.

AAFMAA Marks 135 Years of Protecting Military Families

On Monday, June 9, at the National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA) commemorated 135 years of protecting our nation's military families.

Sounds of Summer in McLean

Summer exercise and concert series for those in the know.

Peace, love and rock ‘n roll meet at the corner of Laughlin and Lowell avenues once a week.

McLean Church Welcomes New Minister

On June 29, The Hunger Church, Charles Wesley United Methodist, will welcome a new minister, Rev. Livingstone S. Dore.

McLean High Juniors Receive Awards from AAUW McLean Area Branch

Eliza Price and Hye In (Lauren) Yeom, both juniors at McLean High School, were recognized at an awards ceremony on May 20 by the McLean Area Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW).

Third in the World

Nysmith’s Odyssey of the Mind places third in the World Finals.

On their third consecutive trip to the World Finals, Nysmith’s Oddysey of the Mind Team came in third out of 836 teams at the competition held at Iowa State University.

Northwest Federal Shred Day Helps Prevent Identity Theft

For more than a decade, identity theft has been the number one consumer complaint to the Federal Trade Commission.

LGBT, Minorities Honored and Understood

Emotional speeches for tolerance at Town Council meeting.

Through actions at the June 10 town council meeting, Herndon is helping minorities feel inclusive.

More Hens Allowed in Town

Up to four female chickens can now be kept on residential property in the town.

Herndon PD Offers Teen Summer Program

Youth Academy gives an inside look at police life.

Teens who have wondered what it is like to be in a police officers shoes: this is the summer program for you.

Breaking the Barriers

Dogwood Elementary teacher named FCPS 2014 Outstanding First-Year Teacher.

Dogwood Elementary School first-grade teacher, Christie Attanasio, was presented with the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) 2014 Outstanding First-Year Teacher award.

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