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Parade Returns to Reston Town Center

‘Home Sweet Home’ at 25th annual Reston Holiday Parade.

Friday, Nov. 27, Reston Town Center hosted its 25th annual Holiday Parade.

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Candlelight Emotion

Video captures emotion of vigil honoring Robert E. Simon days after his death.

With a little help from her friends, and social media, Kat Toussaint mobilized more than 500 people for the candlelight vigil that celebrated the life of Robert E. Simon.

Commentary: Helping the Working Poor

In the season of giving when thoughts turn to what can be done to help friends and neighbors in the community who do not make enough to make ends meet, there are many efforts to help them with a basket of food at the holidays, a food and clothes closet and other well-meaning and important giving programs.

Commentary: We Can Still Reach Out and Help in Reston

Independent Progressive

Although the calendar says we are in the season for sharing and giving, the mood in the United States seems conducive to neither.

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Fun For All At Reston Town Center Skating Rink

A little drizzle didn’t stop those ready to round out the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend with some exercise on the ice at the Pavilion at Reston Town Center.

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‘Aldrin READS’ Helps Achieve Literacy Goals

Aldrin Elementary staff gathered Saturday, Nov. 14, to kick off the first “Aldrin READS!”

Aldrin Elementary and HoneyBaked Ham of Reston Announce Partnership

Aldrin Elementary has announced a partnership with HoneyBaked Ham of Reston by kicking off a holiday PTA fundraiser and by donating cases of soup, pasta, and vegetables to the Aldrin Backpack program.

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Reston and Herndon Basketball Briefs

Reston and Herndon sports briefs.

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Vienna/Reston: Five Decades: ‘What I Believe In’

Judith Beattie has impacted five decades of students who began their education at Vienna’s Hunter Mill Country Day School.

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Weekend in Burke, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Clifton, Lorton, Springfield

Weekend in Reston and Herndon

Reston Crime Reports

Notable Incidents from Nov. 17-20

Notable incidents from Nov. 17-20

Commentary: More on Session Agenda

Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum/State Delegate (D-36)

The General Assembly will convene for its regular session on Jan. 13.

Opinion: Finding Oil

In a world darkened by violence and despair, candles will soon light up the night.

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Reston Ready for Season of Giving

Where to give, how to help in Reston area.

“I do everything early,” says Phyllis K. of Reston. Phyllis prefers to remain anonymous because “it’s not about blowing your own horn. It’s about helping others.”

Obituary: Mary Londergan Lovaas, 96, All Irish Mom and Community Volunteer, Dies

Mary Londergan Lovaas died early Sunday, Nov. 15 at age 96.