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Celebrating Visionary Contribution in Fairfax County

ARTSFairfax 2019 Arts Awards

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Reston Board of Governors Members Appointed

Paul Thomas, Laurie Dodd and Beverly Cosham to serve on Reston Community Center board.

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A Legacy to Live On in Reston

Artist takes steps to ensure longevity of large-scale public art project.

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A Jewel With Uncomfortable Truths in Herndon

Cast reactions to staged reading of ‘Herndon Town,’ part of 2019 Herndon Arts Week.

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No More Curbside Pickup for Glass in Northern Virginia

Residents will have to take their glass bottles and jars to a purple bin.

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Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Stations Host 2019 Open House

Plan and practice your fire escape.

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Building Community that Works for Everyone

Maj. Gen. Carl H. McNair Jr. receives community leadership award.

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Sprouts Farmers Market Arrives in Herndon

Customers swarm the store, the first in Virginia.

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Herndon-area Nonprofit Improves Lives

Grant award helps assist the most vulnerable immigrants in our community.

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Running for Many Reasons in Reston

Charity 5K ‘Makes It All Better.’

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2019 Reston Multicultural Festival

Naturalization Ceremony: Diversity is what makes us strong.

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s Held in Reston

Leading the fight for Alzheimer’s first survivor.

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Fairfax County Candidates Speak Out at Forum

Vying for county chairman and at large school board member.

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What’s Car-Loving NOVA To Do?

Not more lanes, not more tolls.

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Reston Community Identity Preserved

Lakeside Pharmacy Icons refurbished and reinstalled in new location.

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Final Run for the Susco 8K: Running With Tim

Costs increase, sponsorships decrease.

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First Ever Stand Up Paddle Board Triathlon Held in Reston

Organizers toss out swimming.

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Chalk One Up for Chalk Fest at Reston Town Center 2019

Public Art Reston makes their mark.

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Area Activists Demand: ‘Defund Hate’

Congress resumes, local protestors stand with immigrants.

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A Refresh for RTC?

Lips are sealed.

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Local Woman Rocks International Pop Culture Convention

Pushes for parity in the film industry at San Diego Comic-Con 2019.

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Humanoid Robot Shakes Things Up

Too short for the teller line, Pepper converses across generations.

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ARTSFAIRFAX Awards $396,703 to 37 County Organizations

Opens local doors for artistic expression.

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Feeling the Blues, Touched by Jazz’s Golden Age in Reston

13th Annual Lake Anne Jazz & Blues Fest.

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Detectives Seek Public's Help

Info sought in December 2018 fatal pedestrian crash of Reston South Lakes HS teen.

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Obituary: South Lakes High School Teacher Remembered

Community recalls a man who served God, family and his students.

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Northern Virginia Law Enforcement Challenge Awards Presented

Local police and special law enforcement agencies awarded for best traffic safety programs in the state.

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Reston Built To Live, Work and Play

Then, now and in the future.

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The Year of Panther Power at Langston Hughes Middle School

"One Community, One Family" during construction.

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Children Shop with the Sheriff

Pride and positive interaction with law enforcement as students get needed gear.

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Suicide and Trauma Sound Alarm for First Responders

Fairfax County Chief of Police takes action to relieve stress and encourage officers to ask for help when needed.

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Volunteerism At Its CORE

Second annual Reston Superhero Splash & Dash introduces young athletes to multisport lifestyle.

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Imposing Art in Herndon, Humble Reston Artist

After nearly 50 years, a light shines on the artist and his works.

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Looking Cool for School in Herndon and Reston

Salon gives free haircuts to local students.

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Thousands Watch Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta

Men, women and children climb aboard and race to benefit Reston Historic Trust & Museum.

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National Night Out 2019 in Reston

Police and community partnerships strengthened.

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Literary Voice for All

Step out of the bubble – bridge the gap between five generations.

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The Chance to Climb Aboard in Reston

Reston Association presents Totally Trucks.

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Making the Right Choices: Involvement and Academics

South Lakes graduate receives a surprise $200,000 scholarship.

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Proposed Site Revisions for RTC North Plan

Curvilinear streets and parks in forested areas suggested.

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From the Field to the Universe

Herndon High athlete turned sci-fi author.

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Youth-powered Community

In Fairfax County’s 71st 4-H Fair and Carnival, community’s young people shine.

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Murder at Hunters Woods Investigated

Hudgins holds Community Meeting to assure residents.

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Rainbow Flag Flies at Reston Church

“We will not be stopped by acts of hate,” said Rev. Dr. Debra W. Haffner

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Reston Community Center Board Seeks Budget Input

Commercial properties share costs for RCC equally.

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Free Concerts Build Community in Herndon

Music at Arrowbrook Park Concert Series kicks off.

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The End of Small Change Consignment in Reston — Or Is It?

Iconic children's clothing and toy consignment closes at Lake Anne Plaza.

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