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The exhibit marks the 50th anniversary of Tephra (Photo corutesy Cognate Collective) A new exhibit opening this week at Reston’s Tephra Institute for Contemporary Art (Tephra ICA) celebrates the richness…2 weeks ago
By Nicola Caul Shelley, Synergy Design & Construction As a full service design-build home remodeling company, our focus isn’t limited to the finishes in the space we’re remodeling, we often…2 weeks ago
The gym will relocate in the summer of this year (via Gold’s Gym/Facebook) Gym-goers will soon expect a change of scene at Gold’s Gym in Reston. The Plaza America location…2 weeks ago
A car overturned in a crash at Monroe Street and Woodland View Drive in Herndon (photo by Thresher Capital/Twitter) A two-vehicle crash on Monroe Street near the Dulles Toll Road…2 weeks ago
A two-story office building at 3078 Centreville Road could be developed into townhouses (via Fairfax County) An aging office park on Centreville Road could get new life as a developer…2 weeks ago
Construction on more improvements will begin in 2024 (via VDOT) Construction of a new walkway on Fox Mill Road in Reston is nearly halfway complete. The project — which includes…3 weeks ago
Kyle McDaniels is seeking the Democratic endorsement for an at-large seat on the school board (courtesy Kyle McDaniels) A Herndon resident has officially thrown his hat in for an at-large…3 weeks ago
Live Fairfax is a bi-weekly column exploring Fairfax County. This recurring column is sponsored and written by Sharmane Medaris of McEnearney Associates. Questions? Reach Sharmane at 813-504-4479. Starting March 6 through March 12!…3 weeks ago
Reston Hospital Center opened the doors to its newly expanded inpatient rehabilitation facility yesterday (Thursday). The upgrade includes an increase of 12 rooms, a second private gym, upgraded dining areas,…3 weeks ago
Town of Herndon government offices (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Ever since Loudoun Composting closed its yard waste facility last June, the Town of Herndon has been on the look…3 weeks ago
Well, if this isn't exciting. Over on Our Next Door Neighbor Dot Com, instead of the usual questions about the helicopter circling overhead or "suspicious" people... wedunno, existing, we have…3 weeks ago
The Fairfax County Adult Detention Center (staff photo by Jay Westcott) A law clerk and former D.C. police officer who also coaches freshman football at Herndon High School has launched…3 weeks ago
An illustrative rendering of the planned Golf Course Overlook housing development (via DCS Design/Fairfax County) The long-awaited redevelopment of Reston’s Golf Course Plaza office building near Isaac Newton Square is…3 weeks ago
Lake Anne Plaza on a quiet day (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) Work on establishing a new economic vision for the Lake Anne area is underway. In collaboration with consulting…3 weeks ago
We've written before about how groundbreaking Reston was in Virginia's segregated suburbs, as the first community that openly welcomed black residents. The Black community was active and empowered, as seen…3 weeks ago
A previous bridge was removed roughly 15 years ago (courtesy FCPA) Work has begin on a new pedestrian bridge at Sugarland Run Stream Valley Park, according to the Fairfax County…3 weeks ago
Fairfax County Parkway (via Google Maps) Fairfax County Parkway is one of the main arterial routes through western Fairfax County, but staff say it’s due for an overhaul. At a…3 weeks ago
The county is considering ways to preserve dark skies around the observatory (Photo via Fairfax County Government). A new and expanded version of a policy to preserve dark skies around…4 weeks ago
The artwork, pictured in its complete form, was removed from the platform (courtesy Public Art Reston) Cerebral, a public art piece created by South Lakes High School’s STEAM club on…4 weeks ago
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue engine lights (file photo) A gas line in Reston was ruptured this morning (Friday), requiring a near-total shutdown of Wiehle Avenue and Sunset Hills Road.…4 weeks ago
Fairfax County police car lights flashing (file photo) One person was killed and another hospitalized with life-threatening injuries in a shooting at a home near Frying Pan Farm Park earlier…4 weeks ago
A new vitamin drip therapy business is opening soon in Reston (via Google Maps) A new vitamin therapy business is coming soon to Reston. The DRIPBaR, a business that relies…4 weeks ago
Four candidates have officially entered the now-crowded race for the House of Delegates seat in District 7, as longtime legislator Ken Plum plans to retire this year. Plum, a Democrat, announced…4 weeks ago
Reston Apartment Fire Caused by Improperly Discarded Smoking Material4 weeks ago
A cycle path is slated for federal funds near Sunrise Valley Drive (staff photo by David Taube) Fairfax County is seeking federal funds to complete a cycle track on Sunrise…4 weeks ago
This biweekly column is sponsored by The Mather in Tysons, Virginia, a forward-thinking Life Plan Community for those 62 and better. Many people see their health as something to work on,…4 weeks ago
Plum is will not seek reelection (courtesy Ken Plum) Del. Ken Plum is ending a 44-year-long career in the Virginia House of Delegates. The Democrat, who has represented Reston, will…4 weeks ago
The high winds on Friday (Feb. 17) proved too much for public artwork installed by South Lakes High School’s STEAM club on Lake Thoreau’s spillway. After high winds blew off…4 weeks ago
The renovation of Crossfield Elementary School in Herndon is moving forward. At a Fairfax County School Board meeting on Feb. 9, the board voted to award a $33.3 million contract…1 month ago
The potential development area wraps around the Herndon-Monroe Metro Station (via Town of Herndon) A consultant tasked with studying the possibility of redeveloping 120 acres of mostly disparate parcels near…