Letter to the Editor: Protesting Vote Suppression
I am fed up with gerrymandering and other tactics politicians use to stack the votes in their favor!
Letter to the Editor: Stopping Gerrymandering in Virginia
As the new legislative year begins in Richmond, I hope more voters will join the effort to stop gerrymandering in Virginia.
Opinion: Counting on Our Reps in Congress
Sound the call to action; resist changes that are against the values and beliefs of most Virginia voters.
While most voters in the United States did not vote for Donald Trump for president, it was all the more so here in Northern Virginia.
Nominations Sought for Scholar-Athlete Honors
The National Capital Region Chapter of the National Football Foundation is accepting nominations for their 2017 Scholar-Athlete banquet.
Fairfax County: Public hearing on yard waste bags follows premature administrative change
North Springfield resident Asher Grady has his leaf collecting down to a science. And with the mature trees around his quarter-acre lot, he needs to. Each fall, he said, he goes through between 60 and 80 bags of leaves, spending between eight and 12 hours to rake and bag them.
Reston Home Sales: December, 2016
In December, 2016, 95 Reston homes sold between $1,135,000-$156,000.
Reston Home Sales: December, 2016
American Legion Herndon Post Receives Donation
The American Legion Wayne M. Kidwell Post 184 located in Herndon, received a $5,000 donation from Signature Flight Support and their parent company, BBA Aviation, as part of the company’s Charitable Giving and Supporting Local Communities Program.
Senate Panel Kills Effort to Allow Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
Supporters say they’ll continue to press the issue, citing concerns over safety.
Undocumented immigrants in Virginia will not be getting a driver’s license anytime soon, although advocates for the idea say they will keep pressing lawmakers on the issue.
Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna Presents Certificate of Appreciation to Ortho Virginia in Reston
Jayne Young, Director of Operations/Events at the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna (SCOV) stopped by the office of Ortho Virginia in Reston to present a Certificate of Appreciation to Dr. Mark Madden.
A Close Encounter With History in Herndon
Students experience the birth of the nation.
It’s a good thing that Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry were hardy souls, given the myriad of activities and actions and travelling and time that they both gave to the formation of “these new United States of America,” as our illustrious third President described the union the original thirteen colonies formed in 1776.
Herndon Townhouse Fire Displaces 6
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department responded to a townhouse fire on the 2500 block of Chase Wellesley Drive in Herndon on Friday, Jan. 6.
Public Silent During Public Hearing on Widening of East Elden Street
The Herndon Town Council held its final public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 10, for the proposed $43.4 million project to widen East Elden Street from four to six lanes between Herndon Parkway and Fairfax County Parkway.
All Traffic Solutions Opens New Herndon Headquarters
Herndon Mayor Lisa Merkel cuts the ribbon next to All Traffic Solutions CEO Jim Weaver on Tuesday, Jan. 10.
Herndon Village Network Elects Board
Herndon Village Network (HVN), a not-for-profit organization serving Herndon senior citizens, announces its 2017 Board of Directors.
Communities Practice Disaster Recovery in Hunter Mill
Volunteer group forming to help area recover from potential disaster.
More than 185 people registered to learn about forming a Community Resiliency Group for the Hunter Mill District, which would be activated to aid in the local area’s recovery after a disaster.
Close Encounters with History in Reston
Students meet founder of the nation
It’s a good thing that Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry were hardy souls, given the myriad of activities and actions and travelling and time that they both gave to the formation of “these new United States of America,” as our illustrious third President described the union the original thirteen colonies formed in 1776.
Freezin’ For A Reason Set for Feb. 11 in Reston
Wonder Woman. Super Man. Batman & Robin. Just an example of some of the costumes folks adorn to jump into Lake Anne in frigid temperatures for the Annual Freezin’ for a Reason Virginia Polar Dip, set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 11.
South Lakes Pulls Off Senior Night Victory Against McLean
Strong swims and a number of first-place finishes by South Lakes High School swimmers helped the Seahawks pull off a Senior Night victory against McLean High School at the Herndon Community Center Jan. 8.
Olivia Beckner Sets Another South Lakes High Record
South Lakes High School’s Olivia Beckner capped off the regular season with a personal best and school record in the mile at the Virginia Showcase Invitational indoor track and field meet Jan. 13-14 at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.
Letter to the Editor: Welcome Bikes to Town Center
With the furor over paid parking at RTC it would be nice for RTC to support retailers by providing free bike parking adjacent to retail outlets for people who bike.