In 1775, a Church Where Black & White Could Worship Together
Bull Run Regional Park’s emancipation history is honored.
On Juneteenth, No Man Should Own Another
‘A Living Legacy that Springs from the Dirt’
Bishop Fuller encourages unity and reconciliation.
Juneteenth ceremony
StarKist, Cornerstones, and Feed the Children Join to Meet the Needs
Truck delivers $100,000 in food and other necessities.
Cornerstones/Starkist feed the children
Passion to Help People in Need
Sen. Mark Warner visits WFCM’s food pantry in Chantilly.
Nonprofit Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) serves 4,500 residents in nine western Fairfax County ZIP codes. With the community’s support, in FY 22 it provided nearly 1 million pounds of food, equal to more than 458,745 meals.
Action Deferred on Reston Comp Plan Study
Public hearing testimony fraught with details, one-offs and major issues.
When the Fairfax County Planning Commission convened for its meeting on Wednesday, June 14, it granted unanimous approval to defer action on the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study application PA 2020-III-UP1 Hunter Mill, until June 28. Additionally, the commission approved keeping the record open for written comments through June 28.
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Reston
A 37-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash in the evening of Friday, June 16 in Reston.
Police: Driver Going Over 100 mph Prior to Fatal Crash
The driver of the 2016 Honda Accord involved in a two-vehicle fatal crash on April 21 has turned himself in and is now facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
3 Displaced in Belle Haven Fire, 2 Pets Deceased
On Friday, June 9, at 8:31 p.m., units from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched for a house fire in the 2300 blk of Windsor Road in the Belle Haven area of Fairfax County.
Rockets Red Glare, Bombs Bursting in Air
Lots of states sell fireworks that are illegal in Virginia.
Illegal fireworks
Rabid Skunk on Bull Run Occoquan Trail Saturday, June 10
Rabid Skunk on Bull Run Occoquan Trail Saturday, June 10
Roundups
Roundups
Last Minute Concerns Erupt Over Reston Comprehensive Plan
Planning commissioner hosts event one week before public hearing.
Why the urgency? The Planning Commission Public Hearing is June 14, Planning Commission Action is June 28, and the Public Hearing and Final Approval by the Board of Supervisors is July 25.
6th Annual Reston Pride Festival
Members and allies of the local LGBTQ community gathered on June 3 to celebrate pride month.
Reston Pride
Final Visioning Presentation for Lake Anne
Streetsense and county staff conduct community meeting; Phase 2 in the works
Streetsense and county staff conduct community meeting; Phase 2 in the works
Prioritizing Preservation
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust gala at Meadowlark
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust gala at Meadowlark