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Herndon Boy Scout Troops Gain Eagle Scouts
On Saturday, Oct. 31, Life Scout Charles Gilbertson,16, of Boy Scout Troop 913 in Herndon completed his Eagle Scout service project at the LINK Food Pantry on Bennett Street in Herndon.
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Ethereal and Natural Reactions at ArtSpace Herndon
New exhibit opens at the community art gallery.
Herndon community art gallery ArtSpace Herndon opened a new exhibit on Nov. 3,. Ethereal and Natural Reactions, a dual exhibition highlighting creativity in the form of abstract contemporary paintings by artist Anne Cherubim.
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Sacrificial Limb in Herndon?
’Chaotic intersection’ at Center and Elden finally to be improved.
Town Councilmember Sheila Olem goes out of her way to avoid the intersection at Center and Elden streets.
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Herndon Briefs
The Herndon Town Council requested $2 million in funding from the county park authority’s 2016 Bond Referendum to “complete enhancements on outdated facilities at Herndon Middle School.”
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Houzz Celebrates Fifth Anniversary in D.C. Area
Open Houzz DC at Dulles Electric Supply celebrated the fifth year anniversary of Houzz coming to the D.C. metro area on Thursday, Oct. 22.
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Herndon Native Has Shot at Rio Games
Herndon native and track and field paralympian Josh George has officially been named to BMW’s elite Performance Team roster for the Rio Games.
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Annual Holiday Homes Tour Moves to West McLean
The annual Holiday Homes Tour of the McLean Woman’s Club moves to west McLean this year, with tour houses in three choice neighborhoods: McLean Hundred, Woodside Estates and Millwood.
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Fairfax County: Republicans Celebrate the Victorious
And honor the defeated
Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) said he much preferred this night to the one when he was elected to his first term. A close race with his opponent meant waiting around until late into the evening. This year, Cook defeated Democrat Janet Oleszek by a more handy margin of about six percent of the vote.
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It’s Mayor Silberberg in Alexandria
A “new day” for Silberberg marks end of era for Mayor Euille.
In the mayoral race, Vice Mayor and Democratic candidate Allison Silberberg unseated incumbent Mayor William “Bill” Euille, who after his loss in the Democratic primary, waged a write-in campaign.
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Fairfax County: Hough Edges Incumbent Velkoff for Third At-Large School Board Seat
Fairfax resident Jeanette Hough said her race for the Fairfax County School Board started with a phone call to Springfield District representative to the board Elizabeth Schultz. “What are we going to do about the school board?” Hough remembers asking. “We’re being ignored as parents and taxpayers.”
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Arlington: Exhibit Captures Life After Breast Cancer
Surgeon hosts exhibit depicting patients resuming their daily lives.
The effects of breast cancer on survivors far outlast a mastectomy, the last round of chemotherapy or the final radiation treatment. Part of survival is planning for life after cancer is no longer in one’s bloodstream.
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Democrats Claim Victories in Local Elections
But General Assembly stays in the red column.
“We didn’t win the war tonight, but we did come out ahead in some of the important local battles, and that’s a good start.”
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Arlington: Chiefs Face off Against Chefs at Fundraiser
Competition benefits Arlington Food Assistance Center.
Steam rises from the pots. Chefs on stage sharpen their knives.
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Arlington: At the Polls, Voters Fulfill Their Responsibility
26-27 percent turnout anticipated.
Election day dawns cool and crisp.
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Letter: Scouting for Food
My name is Aidan McGowan and I am a Boy Scout in Troop 111 in Arlington. I would like to bring to your attention an upcoming annual food drive for the needy, “Scouting for Food.”
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Arlington: TLPA Honors Nichols
Neal C. Nichols, owner of Red Top Cab of Arlington, was honored Oct 29 with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) at the trade group’s 97th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas.
