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Looking Into Herndon’s Future

Downtown, Metro development in store for Herndon.

Long known as a destination for several of Herndon’s signature restaurants, the historic downtown is beginning to shape up into a focal point for people of all kinds.

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Silver Line Brings New Opportunities

Metrorail line aims to connect Washington, D.C. with Dulles Airport by 2018.

When the first trains of Metro’s Silver Line start carrying passengers, around February 2014, it will mark a new era for Northern Virginia, particularly the northern part of Fairfax County. By 2018, riders from Ashburn, Sterling, Herndon, Reston and McLean will have access to Dulles Airport and Washington, D.C. via the Silver Line.

'Skylight' Is People's Choice at Workhouse

'Skylight' Is People's Choice at Workhouse

Friday Night Closure on I-95

The closure will be removed by Saturday morning.

The closure will be removed by Saturday morning.

Fall Classes Begin at School of the Arts

Fall Classes Begin at School of the Arts

Tango Comes to Lorton Workhouse

QuinTango to perform Saturday.

Tango Comes to Lorton Workhouse

Denard Span of the Washington Nationals Visits Cox Solutions

Denard Span of the Washington Nationals Visits Cox Solutions

Raising Awareness for Honey Bees

Tangles Salon in Burke holds party for National Honey Bee Day.

Tangles Hair Salon and Spa of Burke held a beehive party last Saturday, Aug. 17, in honor of National Honey Bee Day at the store in the Burke Commons shopping center next to Walmart.

Back to School: Back to Lunch

Healthy lunchbox and after school snack ideas.

Healthy Lunch and Snack Ideas

Week in Springfield

Week in Springfield

Fairfax Station Students Attend Summer Science Program in Israel

Local student and budding scientist Pierce Eggan was one of only 19 American students chosen to attend the summer science program at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, one of the world’s foremost centers of scientific research and graduate study.

More Than a Pink Cadillac

Springfield woman earns third Mary Kay car for outstanding business performance.

Mention Mary Kay cosmetics, and most people think of the company’s iconic pink Cadillac. For decades, the storied beauty company has offered the use of the pearl pink car as an incentive for sales force members to up their achievement level.

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Fairfax Mechanic Enjoys a ‘Dream Season’

Tim Minor, owner of Fairfax Automotive Specialist Center.

At the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Aug. 11, Tim Minor, 52, put a lock on the F2000 Championship Series with two races yet to run at Summit Point, W. Va. on Aug. 23-25.

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Her WISH Granted

Robinson student selected to intern at NASA this summer.

Betsy Berenback-Gold, a student at Robinson Secondary School, recently returned from a week at NASA where she planned a robotics and radiation mission and experienced life as an engineer and scientist.

Making Strides for Children’s Health Care

Fairfax girl to participate in Children’s National Race for Every Child.

Fairfax girl to participate in Children’s National Race for Every Child.