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A Tale of Two Actions in Reston by Board of Supervisors
Nov. 19: authorization sought to increase density in Reston's PRC; Nov. 20: Approval received for new, lower-density project in Reston's PRC.
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FCPS to Consider Trust Policy
CASA members and allies speak out at rally and public hearing.
FCPS policy
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The Lure of Kids’ Trout Fishing Day in Reston
Finding trout and family
Reston Association moved forward with its ever-popular Kids’ Trout Fishing Day, Saturday, March 20.
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Pressure Mounts on Return to School in Fairfax County
School Board members face sensitive voting items.
The week of Oct. 19 held important information for Fairfax County Public Schools families.
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Honors Frank de la Fe
Hunter Mill residents appointed to the County’s boards and commissions.
Ready or Not, Here Comes Phase 3 in Fairfax County
Tracer data sparse; COVID clusters threaten.
Fairfax County, along with the rest of the state, is expected to enter the third phase of reopening on Wednesday, July 1.
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GFCA Responds to Overturning of z-MOD
Virginia Supreme Court voids ZMOD; back to 1,200-page zoning ordinance
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American Legion Post 184 Recognizes Giant Food at Northpoint
20 years of support.
The Wayne M. Kidwell American Legion Post 184 Herndon-Reston recently acknowledged their enduring friendship with its neighboring community establishment, Giant Store # 0747, at Northpoint Shopping Center in Reston.
Meet Langley High’s Teacher of the Year
Recipient learns Publishers Clearing House-style
Langley High School announced its Teacher of the Year 20-21 during a virtual staff meeting.
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Northwest Federal Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Culture of service inspires an all-year giving program.
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JJ Deli Closes After 18 Years in Herndon
No More Award-Winning BBQ and “Everyday is Saturday.”
Deli closing.
To Honor the Lost Souls of 9/11
In unity, they remember; united, they serve in tribute.
To Honor the Lost Souls of 9/11
Light My Fire: Glitter, Glory and Patriotism Spark at Herndon’s 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks.
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.
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Herndon Village Network To Present A Valentine Tea
Proceeds will benefit the operation of the organization.
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Possible Funding Threat for Fairfax County Public Schools
COVID cases increase, yet leadership hangs their star on families returning and increased enrollment.
Fall membership as of Sept. 30, 2020 at Fairfax County Public Schools declined by 8,859 students, dipping to 180,151 compared to data recorded last year at the same time, according to Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Transportation Services Jeff Platenberg.