Reston Concert for Camp Sizanani
The Reston-based Global Camps Africa (GCA) hosts an evening of music and a chance to meet some of the people of Camp Sizanani, GCA’s residential camp for HIV/AIDS affected children in South Africa.
An Excited, Nervous Start at Lake Anne Elementary
Five-year-old "excited, but shy," mom "happy and scared" on first day of school.
"I think this school year will be great. We have a great school community." --Blake Kohn, President, Lake Anne PTA
Future of Golf Course Up for Grabs?
Reston Association, Reston Citizens Association speak out, Rescue Reston group formed.
While Reston National Golf Course is a destination throughout the region and recognized around the country for its Nike Golf Learning Center, its future has become a topic of concern for local residents. The owners of the course, RN Golf Management, requested information from Fairfax County earlier this year on the exact zoning regulations for the property on which the 166-acre course sits.
Uncertain Future for School Reform
For more than a quarter century the Virginia School Boards Association has been sponsoring a summer program, the "Governor’s Conference on Education." Traditionally the governor has made an appearance as luncheon speaker, but the main program has been a series of small group presentations by teachers, administrators and others of successful practices they have used in their classrooms, schools, or public school systems.
Celebrating Hadassah
Reston resident contributes to the book on life-changing experiences.
Rebecca Krasnegor, of Reston, is one of the 101 authors published in Thin Threads: Real Stories of Hadassah Life Changing Moments, released in the month of August in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Hadassah.
HoneyBaked Honors Reston Store Owner
HoneyBaked, a company with over 400 stores across the country, has named Reston business owner Roxie Curtis its Franchisee of the Year.
Jared Box Project a Success
Jared Boxes are filled with small toys, books, games and well wishes to lift the spirits of chronically ill children and symbolize the importance of play. The project is named after Jared, a 5-year-old boy who battled cancer with courage. He died Nov. 12, 2000 while listening to his favorite song, "You'll be in my Heart."
Week in Reston
Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C. Moves to Reston and Jackson Lewis LLP Adds New Reston Office Partner
Boutique Bakeshop Opens in Herndon
A new locally owned and operated bakery opens in Herndon this week, The Boutique Bakeshop, open Tuesday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays for pick-up only.
Char-a-oke Anyone?
$1 million raised for Fairfax County Public Schools Education Foundation.
Listen, baby… "Ain't no mountain high. Ain't no valley low. Ain't no river wide enough, baby. If you need me, call me. No matter where you are. No matter how far."
911's Complete Failure
Fairfax County says Verizon "failed completely" during June 29 derecho.
"It’s like the captain of the Titanic telling passengers the ship hit an iceberg when the bow is on the bottom of the ocean floor." —Steve Souder, Fairfax County 911 Director
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Names Interim Executive Director
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Galen Wixson as its interim executive director through December of 2012. Galen currently serves as the executive director of The Guitar Foundation of America where he has guided the organization through a transition to a new governance and management model, leading to several new program initiatives.
FCPD Traffic Safety Efforts Recognized
The Fairfax County Police Department was recently recognized by two prestigious law enforcement organizations which evaluate police traffic safety programs across the commonwealth and the nation.
How To Register, Vote and Vote Early
Election Day is Nov. 6, but you can vote as early as Sept. 21.
How important is it for Virginia voters to turn out on or before Nov. 6? As a critical “battleground” state, Virginia will be key in determining who will be the next President of the United States. Who will represent Virginia in the U.S. Senate is also too close to call. Since polling shows that there are very few undecided voters in the Commonwealth, every eligible voter will want to be sure to cast a ballot.
County Fumbles Plan for Rail, Reston Future-Part 1
Next year rail service will finally arrive. It will drive a transformation of our community from suburban to urban, from a population of 60,000 to twice that in twenty years. But neither the infrastructure to support the transformation nor a land-use plan to assure an orderly transition or attractive outcome for residents is in place. Fairfax County and the Virginia Commonwealth are inexplicably unprepared for this transition despite having had many years to plan for it.