Fairfax County School Board Votes Down Veterans Day School Holiday
Fairfax Station resident Steven Hunt, retired U.S. Navy, put it bluntly: “Votes count, words don’t.” That was following a vote in which all but two members of the Fairfax County School Board voted against an amendment to the 2015-2016 calendar that would have made Veterans Day a school holiday.
Editorial: Good, Bad and Ugly
A look at recently ended session of the Virginia General Assembly.
The 2015 session of the Virginia General Assembly came to an end last week, and some of the biggest news was about what it did not do.
Weekend Fun in Fairfax County - March 27-29, 2015
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
A roundup of fun things to do this weekend in Fairfax county.
Column: Health Matters More
I realize money doesn’t buy happiness, although I wouldn’t mind renting it.
Fun Abounds at Reston Town Center
Spring 2015 Calendar of fun events.
Spring 2015 Calendar of fun events.
‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Lake Anne Elementary
Lake Anne Elementary School's Musical Drama Club presented Beauty and the Beast, Jr. on March 19 and 20. This was their 2nd annual musical production.
Rescue Reston Says ‘No’ to Golf Course Development
Forty-nine rescuers braved a windy morning on Sunday to gather in front of the Reston office of Northwestern Mutual to spell out the word NO.
Commetary: The Lady's Got Clout
Each year the Library of Virginia honors women who have distinguished themselves in many different ways in the state’s history
Commentary: Good Year for Fairfax County Boards, Selling Land to RA
The drought continues for County teachers, but not School Board overseers.
Bechtel to Expand in Reston
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that Bechtel Corporation, one of the world’s largest engineering, construction and project management companies, will relocate 700 jobs to Fairfax County from its Frederick, Md., operation as a result of global restructuring. The company will invest $10 million in the Fairfax County location as a result of the move.
Fine Arts Festival returns May 16 & 17
The festival brings 200+ artists from around the nation to Reston.
Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) has announced that more than two-hundred artists across the nation have been notified of acceptance for the 24th annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival (NVFAF) on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17.
Reston NoVa Mini Maker Faire a Success
Innovators and creators display their crafts in Reston.
The family-friendly showcase of invention and creativity returned to Reston on Sunday, March 15. Tech enthusiasts and innovators gathered in Reston for the second annual NoVa Mini Maker Faire at South Lakes High School and Langston Hughes Middle School.
Trout Season Open in Fairfax County
Rain waters down Herndon Fishing Derby, fish still available in Reston.
Despite rainfall that lasted throughout the morning, parents and children arrived at Sugarland Run Trail in Herndon the morning of Saturday, March 14 to participate in the annual fishing derby.
Virginia Housing Expo Draws Crowds
Home-ownership, rental opportunities and related services dominate the event at Herndon High.
“Those most in need of these services and resources benefit the most when we can bring so many providers and organizations together in this one-stop shop format.”
Fairfax County Students Win Science Awards
Students from across the county recognized at 60th Annual Fairfax County Regional Science And Engineering Fair.
High school students from Fairfax County schools attended the annual regional science fair held at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, March 20-22, to compete for prizes and recognition.
Letter: A Cornerstone in Danger
Letter to the Editor:
We are a community that values education. We’re known nationwide for our world-class education system. And for good reason: with outstanding teachers, motivated students, and active leadership, we have every right to take pride in the top-tier education that our community has asked for.
Emotional Beginning for Fairfax County Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission
While several other members of the recently created Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission stated their general intent to listen and learn and help, Salvatore Culosi had a more specific request.
Harrison Apartments Hold Grand Opening
Visitors see new high rise in Reston.
Despite an overcast afternoon, spirits were high on Saturday, March 14 at the Harrison, located at 1800 Jonathan Way in Reston. The luxury apartment community held a weekend grand opening, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday afternoon. Attending were local dignitaries including member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill) and Robert E. Simon, founder of Reston. Promising resort-style living and easy accessibility to Washington, D.C., the Harrison is already taking tenants.
Column: What Else Was Done?
Previous columns have focused on major legislation passed in the 2015 General Assembly session, but this column will describe other legislation that passed. Implications for these bills may be more limited in the number of persons affected, but you can be sure that for those persons these bills may be the most important.