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Fairfax County police to use AI technology to evaluate body camera footage
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The Fairfax County Police Department is working with a company to automatically review body-worn camera footage (via FCPD) The Fairfax County Police Department will utilize automated technology to analyze body-worn…NEW: Fairfax County planning error puts Reston Deli Italiano’s future in question
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Lake Anne resident Alec Berry was excited when he learned a new pizza restaurant planned to move in underneath his condominium in Reston. But that excitement and goodwill dissipated once…Aging Well: Generation X, examined
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This biweekly column is sponsored by The Mather in Tysons, Virginia, a forward-thinking Life Plan Community for those 62 and better. Generation X — whose members are currently 43 to 58…Plan to renovate Armstrong ES heads to planning commission
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A rendering of Armstrong Elementary School’s main entrance after planned renovation (via FCPS) A plan to renovate Reston’s Armstrong Elementary School is coming to fruition. The Fairfax County Planning Commission…Gains, Gaps & Goals: The Status of Women and Girls in Fairfax County
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StatusGreat Falls firefighters to bartend to raise funds for Sterling house fire victims
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Local and state firefighters and public safety responders honored Sterling volunteer firefighter Trevor Brown, who was killed in a house explosion (via Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department/Twitter) Great Falls…Tephra ICA Arts Festival and Reston Town Center summer concerts set return date
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Reston Town Center set up for the Tephra ICA Arts Festival (staff photo by Jay Westcott) A regional staple in the arts community is returning to Reston Town Center this…Fairfax County police uncover drugs and guns at homes in Reston
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Fairfax County police say detectives uncovered a stash of drugs and weapons in Reston (via FCPD) Local police have uncovered a drug operation in Reston that involved the discovery of…Police: Reston men charged after hitting trooper vehicles during chases on Beltway
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A Virginia State Police vehicle (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Two Reston men are facing multiple charges — including attempted murder in one case — after allegedly getting involved in…Indian restaurant to take over former Mellow Mushroom in Herndon
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An Indian restaurant appears to be taking over space in Herndon vacated by Mellow Mushroom last year. As first reported by The Burn, Maharani Palace — which does not appear…Artist behind Reston’s ‘Bronze Bob’ statue to visit for 20th anniversary
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Artist Zachary Oxman unveils his “Bronze Bob” statue at Lake Anne Plaza (courtesy Reston Museum) It’s been 20 years since an iconic sculpture honoring Reston’s founder Robert E. Simon was…Herndon Community Center to celebrate 45 years with special deals, swim challenges
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Herndon Community Center (staff photo by James Jarvis) The Herndon Community Center is planning a week-long series of events later this month to celebrate its 45th anniversary. The center, which…River-Sea Chocolate Factory hones in on Reston location
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River-Sea Chocolate Factory is moving its Chantilly production operations to Reston (courtesy River-Sea Chocolates) River-Sea Chocolate Factory is making progress on its plans to open a production facility in Reston.…Art Exhibit Raises More Than $3K for Arc of N. Va.
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AI and UsCounty’s Real Estate Tax Rate Advertised at 4 Cent Increase
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Fairfax County Supervisors at its March 5 meeting approved advertising a 4-cent FY 2025 real estate tax rate increase for the County Executive's FY 2025 Fairfax County Advertised Budget. The…Herndon moves to create its own version of county’s ‘One Fairfax’ equity policy
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Entering the Town of Herndon (staff photo by Fatimah Waseem) The Town of Herndon is exploring the adoption of new policy that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Moved by council…Local mom to open Dano’s Granola shop in Reston
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Dano’s Granola, a small business created by a Restonian, is relocating to Reston (courtesy Dano’s Granola) A small business that specializes in all things granola is relocating its Chantilly location…UPDATED: Fairfax Connector strike ends as union members approve new contract
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Fairfax Connector workers represented by ATU Local 689 strike outside the West Ox Bus Facility (staff photo by James Jarvis) Updated at 9:45 p.m. on 3/6/2024 — Fairfax Connector workers…Formal and prom dress giveway returns to Reston this month
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The annual prom and formal dress giveaway returns to Reston this month (courtesy Reston Community Center) A giveaway for formal and prom dresses will return to Reston Community Center on…Lifeguards wanted for Reston’s Water Mine ahead of summer rush
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A lifeguard at The Water Mine in Reston (via Fairfax County Park Authority/YouTube) Hiring is officially underway for The Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole at Lake Fairfax in Reston. The…Renovations at North Hills pavilion, Glade tennis courts in Reston underway
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The Glade tennis courts in Reston are slated for a full renovation (via Reston Association/YouTube) Infrastructure damaged by a storm at the Glade Tennis Courts in Reston is set for…Helicopter-assisted search results in arrest of suspect in Great Falls bank robbery
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A helicopter-assisted search resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of robbing a bank in Great Falls. Shortly before 11 a.m. yesterday (Sunday), the suspect reportedly entered the Wells…Fairfax County kicks off menstrual supply drive for Women’s History Month
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Menstrual pads and tampons (via Natracare on Unsplash) The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is marking Women’s History Month with a menstrual supply drive. Starting today (Monday) through March 29,…New mental health clinic opens doors for clients and therapists in Reston
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Columbia Associates is opening a new mental health clinic in Reston (courtesy Columbia Associates) A mental health facility has opened its doors in Reston, promising to help both clients and…Live Fairfax: Fava Pot
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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. Have you explored the culinary treasure…Decision deferred on tweaks to residential development near Innovation Metro
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A residential development named One Sunrise Valley is planned near the Frying Pan Road and Sunrise Valley Drive intersection in Herndon (via Fairfax County) The plan for a major residential…Carrabba’s Italian Grill closes Reston site after two decades
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Carrabba’s Italian Grill has officially shuttered in Reston after more than two decades of business. A sign on the door of the chain restaurant at 12192 Sunset Hills Road thanks…Fairfax County sees rising eviction rates as pandemic-era funding dwindles
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A notice of eviction (via Allan Vega on Unsplash) Eviction cases continue to rise in Fairfax County as the millions of dollars in financial and legal support allocated during the…Upcoming art exhibit in Reston Town Center dives into natural world
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The installation “Red Dirt Rug” by artist Rena Detrixhe, whose work will be featured in the Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art’s upcoming “Pressing” exhibit (courtesy Tephra ICA) The Tephra Institute…