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Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon (staff photo by James Jarvis) Fairfax County residents don’t have to head to D.C. to experience the flair of cherry blossoms. Frying Pan Farm…2 months ago
An “Irish pub” moon bounce (courtesy Bruno’s Bounce House) Kids’ parties in Reston are about to get more buoyant, as Bruno’s Bounce House expands its services to the community. The…2 months ago
Colonel Joerg Dronia takes part in the collection and sorting of food at a Herndon event (courtesy Food for Neighbors) The Reston-based German Armed Forces Command partnered with Food for…2 months ago
Lake Anne residents will be able to enjoy the tepid chills of lake-cooled air conditioning at least a bit longer. The Reston Association says that fewer than half of the…2 months ago
Townhomes in Reston’s Waterview cluster are among the Lake Anne residences served by RELAC (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) The air-conditioning system that has long served many homes in Reston’s…2 months ago
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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…2 months ago
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…2 months ago
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…2 months ago
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…2 months ago
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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…2 months ago
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…2 months ago
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…2 months ago
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…2 months ago
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…2 months ago
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…2 months ago
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…2 months ago
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.…2 months ago
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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…2 months ago
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…2 months ago
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…2 months ago
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…2 months ago
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…2 months ago
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…