Herndon Honors the Fallen
Annual memorial day event held at Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
Residents of Herndon and local dignitaries gathered at Chestnut Grove Cemetery Monday, May 26, to commemorate Memorial Day.
Some Good News and a Lot of Uncertainty
Realtors discuss the mortgage market at finance summit.
The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) hosted Finance Summit 2014 at their Fairfax Headquarters on Wednesday, May 21. The event brought together a panel of speakers with an impressive collection of credentials and expertise. Moderator Ken Harney’s “Nation’s Housing” column is nationally syndicated. Harney is also a member of the Federal Reserve Board Consumer Advisory Council, an author and commentator on real estate and mortgage issues, and the host of CNBC’s “Real Estate Magazine” weekly television program.
Great Falls Honors the Fallen
Memorial Day ceremony held at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial.
A brass bell rang 25 times Monday, each ring representing an individual of Great Falls who died serving, or in an attack on, America.
Week in Fairfax
News happenings in the Fairfax area.
Visiting ‘New Tysons’
Residents get a peek into the future at Tysons Open House.
As Tysons Corner continues to develop, curious residents are starting to get a feel for its identity. Fairfax County Park Authority hosted an open house at Spring Hill Elementary on May 19 to display what the urban center’s cityscape - complete with green spaces and high rise buildings - could look like in the next five to 25 years.
Patriots’ Cup 5K Race/1 Mile Walk to Help Virginians with Disabilities
More than 250 runners, representing 27 corporate and community teams will be running in the 36th Annual Patriots’ Cup Corporate Challenge 5K, one of The Arc of Northern Virginia’s largest fundraisers.
Art on the Lake
Pyramid of Light gives new life to eyesore on Lake Thoreau.
Colorful panels dance in the wind, dappling diffused light over the spillway that was once an eyesore. The “Pyramid of Light,” a project sponsored by the Initiative for Public Art - Reston and created by students at nearby South Lakes High School may be the start of annual public art displays at that location.
Phase II Conversation Begins
Master Plan open house scheduled.
Restonians will have the chance to take a peek at new development ideas for their town. Reston’s Phase II Open House will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 7 at United Christian Parish Church to introduce plans for town center redevelopment and some residential areas.
Reston Advisor Wins Women’s Choice Award
As the leading advocate for female consumers, WomenCertified, Inc. has announced that Judy L. Redpath, CFP AIF, Founder of VISTA Wealth Strategies LLC has received the Women’s Choice Award for Financial Advisors based on rigorous research, 17 objective criteria including a client survey to obtain feedback regarding service and practices.
Six Teens Receive McLean Character Awards
Teens honored for serving community.
The McLean Citizens Association recognized six teens with Teen Character Awards in a ceremony on McLean Day.
Herndon Guitar Students Earn Top Honors
Herndon High School’s Guitar 3 and Guitar 4 Ensemble earned top awards and distinguished recognition at the Festivals of Music competition in Virginia Beach on April 25.
Doris Carpenter Receives Great Falls Historical Society Award of Excellence
Doris Carpenter is the recipient of the Great Falls Historical Society Award of Excellence in recognition of her many years of dedicated service and unswerving commitment to the Great Falls Historical Society, awarded at their Annual Meeting last Wednesday, May 14 at The Old Brogue.
Week in Fairfax
News happenings in the Fairfax area.
New ABC Stores Open in Fairfax, Centreville
On Tuesday, May 13, the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) held grand opening events for two new stores that will serve Fairfax and Centreville customers.
Baha’i Local Spiritual Assembly Elected
The election of the nine-member Baha’i Local Spiritual Assembly took place in Potomac last month. Baha’i elections occur at the local level annually on April 21, at the start of a 12-day festival celebrating the announcement by Baha’u’llah (“Glory of God” - 1817-1892) that he was the Prophet-Founder of the Baha’i Faith.
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