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Letter: ‘Restonyzing’ Village Centers

It is much too important to leave the future of the village centers in the hands of the owners.

Column: A Bloodless Revolution

About this time of year in 1966 I wrote a letter to my hometown newspaper, The Page News and Courier, suggesting that Virginia had just undergone one of the “bloodless revolutions” that Thomas Jefferson had suggested would be good for society periodically.

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AAFMAA Marks 135 Years of Protecting Military Families

On Monday, June 9, at the National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA) commemorated 135 years of protecting our nation's military families.

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Silver Line Opening Soon

WMATA not ready to make official announcement yet.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority isn’t ready to say when the first phase of the Silver Line will open.

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Third in the World

Nysmith’s Odyssey of the Mind places third in the World Finals.

On their third consecutive trip to the World Finals, Nysmith’s Oddysey of the Mind Team came in third out of 836 teams at the competition held at Iowa State University.

Letter: Where Are Your Kids?

For each of the past three gorgeous days, I’ve spent an hour or two hobbling along the pathways in my neighborhood, Lake Anne Village.

Column: A Sense of Community

As you may know, I grew up in a very rural part of Virginia—in Page County near the little town of Shenandoah in the Page Valley that is part of the grander Shenandoah Valley.

Column: Library Board and Masters Need to Rebuild Citizen Trust

Remember the uproar last year when the Fairfax Public Library administration got caught trying to introduce their “Beta Plan” for Fairfax County libraries of the future?

Week in Reston

Volunteers needed and scholarships awarded.

Reston Hospital Center Awards Scholarships to High School Seniors

In a ceremony on Thursday, June 5, Reston Hospital Center awarded 17 Northern Virginia high school seniors with scholarships in recognition of their excellence in education and passion for pursuing a career in healthcare.

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Taste of Reston Returns to Town Center

Thousands expected at 24th annual event.

Get the knife and fork ready.

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Reston’s Phase II Introduced

No plans made yet, said district supervisor.

Reston’s Phase II of its Master Plan is underway.

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Spring Concert at South Lakes

South Lakes Choral Department presents music skills.

Friends, families and local residents had the pleasure of hearing the South Lakes High School Choral Department perform on Tuesday, June 3 at the school’s Little Theatre.

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Local Area Team Wins Third Place in Virginia State Odyssey of the Mind Tournament

In a tough competition of all the regional winners in the state tournament, the team came in third place.

Obituary

Marcella A. (Ridder) Urban, of Reston, Dies

Marcella A. Urban, Reston resident for more than five years, died peacefully at Sunrise Senior Living in Oakton on June 5.