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Contracted Locally, Makers Sew 45,000 Face Masks
New jobs for unemployed and new revenue stream for nonprofit.
Unthinkable scenarios happened in early March. The COVID-19 pandemic hurled itself into Northern Virginia; small and large businesses shuttered and unemployment rates escalated.
Roy Cooper Receives the Town of Herndon Good Neighbor Award
Cooper goes the extra mile to help others and improve the quality of life in his neighborhood.
Behind the Scenes at Summer Concerts on the Green in Great Falls
Celebrate Great Falls presented another evening of its 2021 Concerts on the Green at the Great Falls Village Centre.
Herndon Council Hosts Housing Panel
State senators and legal counsel weigh in
Herndon Town Council hosted a Panel Discussion on Housing Tues., Jan. 5 to build proficiency and understanding in matters related to housing policy development.
Rainbows Everywhere in Reston
The first ever Reston Pride celebrates the vibrant local LGBTQ community.
Extraordinary Commitment Honored
2019 Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Awards presented.
On Wednesday, Sept. 2, the Fairfax County Volunteer Fire Commission honored recipients of the 2019 Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Awards.
‘Shear’ Delight in Herndon
Spring Farm Day at Frying Pan Farm Park attracts more than 1,000 attendees.
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What's Next for the Herndon Downtown?
Mayor, Town Council, Comstock and even citizens who filed appeals want the downtown redeveloped, but appeals delay the project.
Thousands Watch Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta
Men, women and children climb aboard and race to benefit Reston Historic Trust & Museum.
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No More Mailbags for Beloved McLean Postal Carrier
Hard to fill this carrier's shoes.
Hard to fill this carrier's shoes.
Hometown Celebration Returns to Great Falls
Americana fun, unmasked and free
Great Falls traditions returned to the Village Centre Green for the 4th of July 2021.
Hunkered Down to Opening Up in Virginia
Northern Virginia leaders urge regional approach to reopening state.
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Opioid Overdose Prevention System-OOPS
Local students earn top award at global competition.
The Challenge: In Fairfax County, opioids are the number one cause of unnatural death. According to the Virginia Department of Health Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the proportion of all overdose deaths that include fentanyl and fentanyl analogs is higher in Fairfax than all of Virginia.
Property Owners Appeal Downtown Redevelopment
Certificate of Appropriateness issued to Comstock Herndon Venture, LC is void.
Year Round Celebration of the Community in Vienna
Vienna carries the proud banner of an ‘Exceptional Small Town.’
The Newcomers and Community Guide 2020 welcomes all who choose to live, work, play and volunteer in the Town of Vienna and thanks everyone, masked and arms stretched six feet apart, for helping to make this town the best it can be in a most difficult time.
Great Falls Studios Spring ArtFest
Ribbon-Cutting marks inaugural event at the Grange and Schoolhouse.
The two-day Great Falls Studios Spring ArtFest & Sale will be held on Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.