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Pirate Fest on July 26

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Hawaii Spirit at Lake Anne Plaza

Fifth annual Ukulele Festival held Saturday.

Lake Anne’s fifth annual Ukulele Festival brought out music lovers from all over the D.C.-metro area to the plaza to listen to live music, learn to play a Beatles tune or two and pick up a ukulele for those feeling inspired.

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Reston Metropolitan Unveils Rooftop Features

Reston Chamber of Commerce attends ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The rooftop level includes a sports club with cardio-theater equipment and saunas, and a movie screening room with surround sound.


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Reston Hospital Center Gets STAR Program Certification

Reston Hospital Center is leading the way by offering excellent cancer rehabilitation services to its patients by becoming STAR Program Certified.

Wolfe Elected President of Principals’ Association

Wolfe served on the VAESP board of directors for the past six years, and served as an at-large member and president-elect before being elected president.

Week in Reston

On Saturday, July 12, Executive Chef John-Michael Hamlet will visit the Reston Farmers Market to offer a cooking demonstration using fresh products from the Market. Chef’s visit will continue a tradition begun many years ago at the Reston Farmers Market.


Letter: Counter-arguments Missing

I recently read the Reston Connection article, "What's Offensive about Redskins Pride?" (July 2-8, 2014) and found it lacked balance. Where were the counter-arguments (in favor of changing the name of the team)? I didn't see any and they're necessary to make a debate credible.

Letter: Understatement of the Decade

Letter to the Editor

Delegate Plum may be granted a modicum of exultation, although his commentary "Silver Line No Silver Bullet" (Connection, July 2-8, 2014) could well qualify as the understatement of the decade. He recognized from the outside that Rail to Dulles would be a costly venture for Toll Road users, boasting in cost mitigation of having lobbied successfully in Richmond to "keep tolls down."

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Fees for Reston Metro Garage Announced

$4.85 per car daily, $75 annually for bike room.

The parking fees for the Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail station garage has been finalized.

Esposito Nominated for Power Players Award

Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms, has announced that Washington SmartCEO has selected Jewell Lim Esposito as a Finalist for the 2014 Power Players Awards.

Thousands Attend Firecracker 5K Race

The race for the troops held at Reston Town Center.

The 5K race began at 8 a.m. and had approximately 2,300 persons registered to participate.


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Thousands Attend Firecracker 5K Race

The race for the troops held at Reston Town Center.

THE 5K RACE began at 8 a.m. and had approximately 2,300 persons registered to participate.

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A New Work Order

Local designers help create organized and stylish home offices.

Whether it’s a nook, in the kitchen or a designated room, a home office is the place were ideas come to life. Local designers dish about the secrets to creating a workspace that is organized and functional yet stylish. “You’re going to spend a lot of time in it so aesthetics do matter,” said Patricia Tetro of BOWA in McLean.

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Local Company Recommended for Silver Line Contract

Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Chantilly, to submit final proposals.

A local construction company has been recommended to be awarded a Silver Line Phase II contract.


You Can Run, But You Can’t Win?

Fairfax County fires attorney for winning city council seat.

Like many lifelong City of Fairfax residents, Nancy Fry Loftus is proud of her hometown’s character and charm — a Norman Rockwell postcard of small-town life in the heart of an increasingly urban, diverse and bustling region.

Column: Changing of the Guard at Reston Citizens Association

The recent Reston Citizens Association (RCA) Board election, although it received little media coverage, was an important event for Reston.

Column: The White House of Virginia

Even then and until today, I find it fascinating to stand in a place of importance.


Week in Reston

Chef to Visit Reston Farmers Market

Chef’s visit will continue a tradition begun many years ago at the Reston Farmers Market.

Letter: Understatement of the Decade

Delegate Plum may be granted a modicum of exultation, although his commentary "Silver Line No Silver Bullet" (Connection, July 2-8, 2014) could well qualify as the understatement of the decade.