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Helping Those With Disabilities

Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program serves hundreds

Although it’s been bone-chillingly cold this winter, volunteers still show up for their weekly shifts at the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program in Clifton. “The horses still need to be fed, even when it snows,” said NVTRP interim executive director Kelsey Gallagher.

Centreville Grappler Love Wins 195-Pound Region Title

Chantilly’s Carlson wins 145-pound title.

Centreville's Tyler Love has a chance to win state championships in two sports.

‘Divine Love’ on Display in Reston

Elizabeth Linares’ Photography display opens at Reston Center.

"My work has evolved over the years, but I like to portray light," said Elizabeth Linares. Linares hosted a reception at the Reston Center 2 Solo Exhibit location on Thursday, Feb. 6. Her photography exhibit, "Divine Love" will be on display at the Reston Center 2 until Feb. 27. "This exhibit shows the breadth and depth of Elizabeth’s work," said League of Reston Artists President Jim Schlett.

Board of Supervisors Approves Reston Master Plan

The Board’s Approval of the Revised Master Plan on Feb. 12 cleared the way for an expansive 50-year vision for Reston.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the Comprehensive Reston Master Plan on Tuesday, Feb. 12, adopting the vision for Reston’s growth for the next 50 years. Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill) motioned for the Board to approve the revised plan’s vision for Reston with founder Bob Simon’s original 1962 goals in mind.

Column: At the Half

Last week the General Assembly reached the midpoint of its annual session, or "crossover" as it is called in the legislature. At this time in the calendar, the House of Delegates and the Senate have completed work on the bills that were introduced into the respective houses. Any bills that were passed are now sent to the other body for consideration. In order for a bill to become a law it must pass through both houses in identical form and be signed by the governor. When a bill is passed in different form in the two houses, a conference committee with representatives from both legislative bodies is appointed to work out differences in a compromise that must then be approved by both houses.

Column: 2014 Great Backyard Bird Count—In Reston

In case you missed it, the 17th annual Great Backyard Bird Count took place Feb. 14 to the 17th. This 4-day event takes place in February every year across the county—and last year saw participation expand into 110 other countries. This amazing example of citizen science in action engages birders of all ages in a count that helps create a real time snapshot of bird populations just before birds start their migration back to the north.

Delegates Rust, Plum Provide Richmond Updates

Delegates Tom Rust (R-86) and Kenneth Plum (D-36) recap successes and missed opportunities in the first part of this year’s General Assembly session.

Herndon and Reston Delegates Tom Rust (R-86) and Kenneth Plum (D-36) ended the first half of the 2014 General Assembly session happy with the House of Delegates’ passage of transportation, education and absentee military voting bills. Tuesday, Feb. 11 marked the "crossover" point for this year’s General Assembly session, when both houses of the General Assembly must vote on all non-budget related legislation or allow those bills to die.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 58 homes sold between $1,700,000-$175,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: January, 2014

Springfield Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 73 Springfield homes sold between $1,060,000-$142,500.

Springfield Home Sales: January, 2014

Reston Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 53 Reston homes sold between $970,000-$110,000.

Reston Home Sales: January, 2014

Potomac Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 26 Potomac homes sold between $2,675,000-$293,000.

Potomac Home Sales: January, 2014

Mount Vernon Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 61 homes sold between $1,785,000-$95,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: January, 2014

McLean Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 62 homes sold between $2,198,800-$155,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: January, 2014

Fresh Take on ‘Pinocchio’

New partnership brings ‘a fresh, playful and hilarious take’ on "Pinocchio" at Industrial Strength Theater.

Local family theater is getting a big boost. Fairfax County's newest professional theater troupe, NextStop Theatre is partnering with the Faction of Fools, a Helen Hayes Awardee for Outstand Emerging Theatre Company.

Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 35 homes sold between $827,575-$140,000 in the Herndon and Oak Hill area.

Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: January, 2014

Great Falls Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 7 Great Falls homes sold between $1,322,000-$515,000.

Great Falls Home Sales: January, 2014

Fairfax Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 58 Fairfax homes sold between $1,626,036-$180,000.

Fairfax Home Sales: January, 2014

Centreville Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 52 Centreville homes sold between $715,000-$222,000.