Fairfax School Board’s Frustration Shows
Does the process diminish new superintendent’s appointment?
School Board
Fairfax County Budget Hearings
Comments favor funding for low-income and affordable housing, police and first responders pay increases, parks, and more.
Budget
Founder’s Day 2022, Lake Anne Reston
Celebration evolves to more than Robert E. Simon Jr.’s birthday anniversary.
Reston day
Housing Challenges Visible at North County Government Center in Reston
Housing for all, one of founder Robert E. Simon Jr.'s seven guiding principles
Tent living
Coalition for TJ Files Emergency Request to Vacate the 4th Circuit Stay
Case alleges anti-Asian American discriminatory admissions process
Emergency request
Celebrating National Library Week 2022 in Reston
Twenty-three FCPL branches build connections; one is in Reston.
Library week
44th Annual Fairfax County Valor Awards
Valor is more than bravery or courage. It goes beyond what is expected.
Valor awards
Breaking Records at Kids' Trout Fishing Derby
Looks like an all-time high for participating anglers.
Trout fishing
Billion Dollar Question: When Will Silver Line Extension Open?
WMATA is actively hiring and training new employees, “also very key to getting the system up and going once it is opened."
Silver Line Status
New Deputy County Executive for Safety and Security Named
Board of Supervisors appoints former Fire and Rescue Department's assistant chief.
Appointee
SLHS Program Launches Student-Led Company
Sells student artist merchandise, net proceeds to charities reflected in art.
Art for sale
Interim Recommendations for the Reston Comprehensive Plan Revealed
Two new sections added: Equity and Community Health.
Reston health
New Deputy County Executive for Safety and Security Named
Board of Supervisors appoints former Fire and Rescue Department's assistant chief.
Executive named for county
New TJ Policy Invalidated in Fairfax County
Policy is discriminatory, writes judge in win for plaintiff, Coalition for TJ and Pacific Legal Foundation.
TJ School
County Executive Presents FY 2023 Advertised Budget
Increase in assessed values for real estate and vehicles drive higher tax payments.
County budget
Putting Wheels Under the DMV Skating Community in Reston
Sacred Roller Skate Supply Opens in Herndon
Roller skating
Adopting a Senior Dog Could Be a Better Match, Really
One woman's passion and 'Tribute'.
Senior dogs
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Transitions From All Advanced Life Support System
Reintegration of the dual-tier EMS system, 12 stations impacted.
EMS transitions
FCPS Initial ‘Test-To-Stay’ Pilot Results
Limited participation attributed to high vaccination rates.
Vaccination at Schools
Seeking Shelter: Changes in Housing Preferences
Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship at George Mason University School of Business presents.
Housing
The 2022 State of the Hunter Mill District, Fairfax County
Supervisor Alcorn shares insights with media during virtual coffee.
Virtual coffee
‘Winter Winds’ Blow at Reston Art Gallery & Studios
Exhibit features works by the eight in-house artists at RAGS.
Reston gallery
Herndon Considers Parking on Town Streets
Safety and quality of life concerns noted, along with new ordinance and towing rules.
Parking on Street
Impact of Vehicle-Bicycle Collisions in Fairfax Courts
FABB's discussion with Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney for Community Justice and Policy
Bike ruling
Brabrand: 'Stay the Course'
We have a right to do things up until that right impinges or infringes on the rights of others.
Masks
FCPS Takes Legal Action Challenging Gov. Youngkin's Ex. Order No. 2
County School Board files suit jointly with six other boards.
Executive order
Local Camping and Outdoor Store Opens in Herndon
Good Wolf Gear buys new and used gear and apparel.
Camping gear
New Governor Revokes Mask Mandate for Schools
FCPS says masks requirement remains in effect.
Mask Mandates
Move in Day for Fire and Rescue Station 25 in Reston
New and improved station in Reston nearly doubles the size of its predecessor.
New Fire Station
Return to School 2022
After a week of weather closures, FCPS opens with Covid-19 surging
Returning to school
FCPS Faces Staff Shortages in the Face of Omicron
Superintendent pledges to keep students in the classroom, but it will “not be business as usual.”
School with Covid
First Snow of the 2022 Season
Schools close for the third day on Wednesday.
Snow in Reston and Herndon
2022 Real Estate Forecast
Real Estate Forecast
2022 Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Forecast
Single-family homes in Arlington are still the hottest real estate ticket in town.
Realtors Forecast
Herndon Winter Market 2021 Celebrates Holiday Season
Arts & crafts, local beer, Glühwein, food and live music attract 11,000 to the one-day event.
Herndon Winter Market
So Close to Lake Anne Plaza's Beautification
LARCA must state its intentions as 2nd deadline looms.
Lake Anne Plaza
Challenged Books, Ballooning Waitlists for Mental Health, ADA Playgrounds
What you might have missed at the Dec. 2 School Board meeting.
School Board
Twenty-nine Years, the Reston Holiday Parade
One of the best holiday parades ushers in the season at Reston Town Center.
Reston Parade
Linus Had His Blanket, Now 1,300 Locals Have Theirs
A weft of comfort and warp of love bind the woven flannel.
Linus
The Favorites of 2021
In 2021, the longing to return to the favorite places and events in our communities has never been stronger...