Reston: GRACE Presents Artist Member Exhibition
Greater Reston Arts Center presents the Mary B. Howard Artist Member Exhibition, its second biennial exhibition highlighting the talents of regional artists who support GRACE’s mission of enriching community life through excellence in contemporary visual arts.
Commentary: Unlocking Northern Virginia
Weekly during the General Assembly session and several times monthly during the remainder of the year I travel the Dulles Toll Road to the Beltway to I-95 South to Richmond.

Reston: Making STEM Accessible
Restonian Jackie Trautman encourages girls to pursue science, technology, engineering and math through internship.

Summer Activities in Vienna and Reston Abound.
When the children – or their parents – tire of the local swim clubs, parents look for alternative community attractions and events.
Letter: Supervisor Hudgins Shows Appreciation to Fairfax County Police Department
To the Editor
In response to the horrific events in Dallas, Texas, I felt it was important to show our community appreciation for the Fairfax County Police Department and their work in our community.
Reston, Herndon, Oak Hill Weekend: July 5-10
Weekend fun

Fairfax County: School Board Renews Superintendent Garza’s Contract
Fairfax County Public Schools has secured four more years with Dr. Karen Garza at the helm as superintendent. The School Board members voted unanimously to extend her contract through June 30, 2020 at their June 30 meeting.

Reston: Aldrin Elementary Students 'Slime' Principal
Reading for the pleasure of "sliming the principal.

Reston: Two Perspectives, One Denial with Deadlock
Planning commission urges Board of Supervisors staff to study significance of Reston “architectural gem.”

Summer Group Show at Reston Art Gallery and Studios
Artists’ Reception: Sunday, July 10, 2 – 4 p.m.; Exhibit: July 7 – Aug. 3.
Commentary: Court of Public Opinion
Last week the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously overturned the public corruption conviction of Virginia’s former governor, Robert F. McDonnell.

Dragon Boating
It’s been called the fastest growing water sport in the world – although it took more than 2,000 years to recently take aim at that title.

Fairfax County: Former Police Officer Torres sentenced to 12 months for killing John Geer
Torres released five days following sentencing due to time already served
For the first time in its three-quarters of a century in existence, a Fairfax County Police officer has been convicted and sentenced after an officer-involved shooting death.
Fairfax County: Torres Walks Free
Former police officer released five days after sentencing for killing John Geer
Former Fairfax County Police Officer Adam Torres walked free Wednesday morning, June 29.