
Herndon-Reston Indivisible Group Ready for Action
Movement started as a Google Doc has taken off.
The Indivisible movement. It started as a Google Doc guide.
Obituary: Dr. Timothy A. Cohn
Dr. Timothy A. Cohn, U.S. Geological Survey statistical hydrologist and expert on flood risks, water quality, and hydrologic trends, died at his home in Reston, surrounded by his loved ones, on Feb. 20, 2017, a few days short of his 60th birthday.

Reston Soccer Field Proposal Gets Kicked Off the Table
Foul calls exchanged.
The Reston Association Board of Directors voted to kill a proposal by the Reston Soccer Association to fund the renovation of the Lake Newport Soccer Park on Reston Parkway.
Musical Good Times at CenterStage, Reston
“Rock of Ages” produced by Reston Community Players.
Return to the glorious days of 1980s’ rock.

Art in Strokes, Notes and Words
When painters, poets and composers respond to each other’s works, a trilogy of magic happens.
The Poetry Society of Virginia (PSV) and Reston Art Gallery & Studio (RAGS) made Herndon the second stop on their regional tour of "Springtime in Winter: An Ekphrastic Study in Art, Poetry, and Music."

Winners Named in 8th Annual Fine Art Photography Competition
First Place Winner had never entered a photography competition.
Professional and amateur photographers as well as art enthusiasts gathered Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Post Gallery, ArtSpace Herndon located in the Historic Downtown District to celebrate the 8th Annual Fine Art Photography Competition and Exhibit.

Homeowners Oppose Proposed Transit Area Tax
Lack of notification also criticized.
Homeowners voiced concern about paying a proposed service district tax that is being proposed in Reston and outside the Town of Herndon.

Beware Early Allergy Season
Experts offer suggestions for preventing and treating allergy symptoms.
Those experiencing Itchy, watery eyes and seemingly endless sneezing know that spring allergy season is getting an early start this year thanks to this season’s mild winter weather.

Prayer Vigil at ICE Office
Rising Hope pastor speaks about arrests outside church.
On the morning of Feb. 8, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers showed up across the street from Rising Hope Mission Church on Russell Road in the Mount Vernon area of Alexandria.
Fairfax County Solicits Public Input on Environmental Vision
Online survey open through March 6.
Fairfax County is preparing to update the Environmental Excellence 20-Year Vision Plan (Environmental Vision) and the public is urged to weigh in via an online survey.

Chief to Release Name of Officer in Herndon Shooting
Risk assessment is complete.
The risk assessment of the officer involved in the fatal Jan. 16 shooting of Mohammad Azim Doudzai is now finished, according to a Feb. 24 release from Fairfax County Police.
U.S. Marshals Warn Public of Jury Duty Phone Scams
The U.S. Marshals Service is warning the public of a nationwide telephone scam involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers or law enforcement officials seeking to collect a fine in lieu of arrest for failing to report for jury duty.
Editorial: Good, Bad and Missed Opportunities
Results of the 2017 session of the General Assembly.
GOOD THINGS Progress in funding mental health and addressing the opioid epidemic on multiple levels were among the successes of the 2017 General Assembly session.

Prayer Vigil at ICE Office
Rising Hope pastor speaks about arrests outside church.
Rising Hope Mission Church holds vigil at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Commentary: What Can I Do?
In a previous column I addressed in part the question I get from more and more constituents about what they can do to be more active in public service.

Restonians Organize Against Paid Parking At Town Center
Protest March Set for Saturday, March 4
Restonians are revolting against paid parking at Reston Town Center.
Sunrise Senior Living Hires New Director of Sales in Reston
Sunrise Senior Living at Reston Town Center hired Kevin Rios as its new director of sales.

Angus the Scottie: At Home at Lake Anne
After we lost our first Scottie, we searched high and low for a young one to fill the void in our family.
Letter to the Editor: Reston Family Displaced by Fire, Needs Temporary Home
As some of you may have heard, members of our community recently suffered a massive fire and their home will not be habitable for a year.