Commentary: Two Civil Rights Heroes
About a week ago there was a memorial service for Reston’s founder and namesake, Robert E. Simon, Jr., who passed away on Sept. 21, 2015.
Commentary: Spring in Reston—At Last!
I think we can say almost for sure that we’ve seen the last of snow and ice in Reston until next winter.
Fairfax County: Torres Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter of John Geer
Former Police officer faced murder charges for 2013 shooting
It was over before it began. Neither prosecution nor defense gave opening statements in former Fairfax County Police Officer Adam Torres’ trial for the August 2013 murder of Springfield resident John Geer. Instead on Monday, April 18, Torres pleaded guilty to felony involuntary manslaughter for the August 2013 incident.
Reston Home Sales: March, 2016
In March, 2016, 88 Reston homes sold between $1,265,000-$173,600.
Reston Home Sales: March, 2016
Fairfax County: 24th annual Service Awards recognizes community champions, hundreds of volunteers
Kathy Hertz, a longtime volunteer in Clifton, spent more than a week in Lesvos, Greece just after Christmas with her cousin. The two of them volunteered in and around a refugee camp for individuals being funnelled to Athens and hopefully back to Germany or other European havens.
Reston: South Lakes Boys’ Soccer Earns First Victory
Seahawks beat defending state runner-up Madison.
The South Lakes boys' soccer team beat Madison 1-0.
Week in Reston
Weekly happenings in Reston
RTC West Construction Begins
With three restaurants now on tap, The JBG Companies has started construction on its transformation of RTC West from a suburban office park into a vibrant, mixed-use development.
Best of Reston, Best of Inspiration
Bob Simon’s Reston honored at Silver Anniversary of Cornerstones partnership with the Reston Chamber of Commerce.
Olivia Wolfe, Hannah Becker and Kacey Hirschfeld ensured that their childhood friend Amy Boyle was honored with them Thursday night at the Hyatt Regency Reston ballroom.
Reston Community Players Salute Iconic Beauty
Our Town” at CenterStage.
A masterpiece of American theater, “Our Town” is the enduring tale of small town life.
Commentary: Name Makes a Difference
Almost a year ago the Washington Business Journal carried a headline, “George Mason University sells Patriot Center naming rights.”
Reston Celebrates Its Founder
This is the first Founder’s Day since the passing of Robert E. Simon, Jr.
They remembered his joyfulness and playfulness. But most of all, officials, speakers and friends remembered Robert E. Simon, Jr.’s enduring vision during the opening remarks of the 13th Founder’s Day on Saturday, April 9.
Reston Volunteer Opportunities
Reston Association is looking for volunteers to participate in Habitat Heroes events on the fourth Saturday of each month (March-November).
Reston: National Park Photographs Sought
The Reston Photographic Society, a special interest group of the League of Reston Artists, invites photographers to enter images of national parks in the RPS at Lake Anne show by May 10.
Reston: Celebrating Bob Simon’s Legacy
Week-long events culminate with Founder’s Day celebration Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10.
Week-long events celebrating legacy of Reston Founder Bob Simon. who died in September, at the age of 101, will culminate with the Founder’s day celebrations on Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10.