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Langston Hughes Prepares for Earthquakes

Middle school participates in USGS ShakeOut drills.

Students at Langston Hughes Middle School participated in the U.S. Geological Survey’s ShakeOut Thursday, Oct. 18, to prepare themselves in the event of another earthquake like the one that shook a large portion of the east coast on Aug. 23, 2011.

New Tolls on I-66: Will That Help?

New Tolls presented as the first step to reducing heavy traffic on I-66, some voice doubts.

On Oct. 5, VDOT held one of several ongoing meetings discussing a new Multimodal Project to reduce traffic on Route I-66, the only interstate in the country limited to HOV usage during rush hour.

Letter: Time for a Change

Letter to the Editor

I would like to offer my comments regarding Mayor Euille’s decision to run a write-in candidacy for Mayor.

March Fun and Science in Herndon

Family friendly events and activities to look for.

As spring approaches, Herndon has several upcoming family friendly March events.

Reston: Family Tradition, Another Aghayere Takes Charge

South Lakes boys' basketball is young and talented.

The South Lakes boys' basketball team defeated Archbishop Carroll 74-60 on Dec. 4.

Teams in Training

Getting in shape while raising money for charity.

Rain poured from a gray March sky. Drenched racers wound their way through Washington, D.C. before spilling across the finish line at R.F.K. Stadium, their running shoes heavy and soaking wet.

Friends of the W&OD 10K Continues Tradition as Area’s ‘Green Race’

On Saturday evening, Aug. 1, Safety And Health Foundation and ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute presented the 9th annual Friends of the W&OD 10K race in Vienna, Virginia.

Column: By Right Development: Does It Work for Chesapeake Bay?

By right development refers to projects that are permitted under their current zoning and do not require any legislative action by the Board of Supervisors or the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Super H 5K Funds Paraplegic Rehabilitation

Harry Freedman wear his baseball cap low over his eyes. He speaks quietly, recounting the accident that made him start a 5K eleven years ago. It was just another day of work for him at Auto Recyclers of Leesburg until an 18 ton front loader backed up onto him, crushing his leg.

Board of Supervisors Approves 2015 Revised Budget Plan

FCPS full-day Mondays at discussion forefront.

When students at the 142 public elementary schools around Fairfax County stayed there the full day on Monday -- the first time in about four decades -- they likely weren’t worried about the cost. That’s between the school board and board of supervisors. Grown-up stuff.

Let Good Times Roll

Funny, touching look at newly empty nesters in the city in NextStop’s production of ‘Sylvia.’

NextStop's upcoming comedy "Sylvia" is by master American dramatist A.R. Gurney whose work has not been performed before at the Industrial Strength Theater. The comedy looks at a middle class couple, now empty-nesters, who move back into the city, leaving their comfortable suburban life. Oh what surprises are in store for them.

Recommendations For Route 1

Bus Rapid Transit by 2026, Yellow Line Extension by 2040.

Extending the Yellow Line to the Route 1 corridor isn’t exactly building another Rome. But it may take that long.

Working Toward World Peace

Sharing her views on peace, faith and helping one’s fellow man, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova participated recently in a peace event at a Chantilly mosque. She was a guest speaker invited by the Women’s Auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, and she said she’s pleased to be in local government where she can have direct involvement with and impact upon her constituents.

Annual Butterfly Count Breaks Record

28 species of butterflies recorded.

Do you know the difference between a swallowtail and a monarch? How about a painted lady? Would you recognize these types of butterflies?

‘Look Around and See the Smiles’

Special-ed students enjoy Day Prom at the Waterford.

Some 400 students got all dressed up and went to their prom at the Waterford in Fair Oaks on May 8. Once there, they had professional photos taken, ate pizza, sang karaoke, laughed and hung out with their friends. And when the music played their favorite songs, they filled the dance floor and showed off their coolest moves.

Neighbors Object to Follin Lane Project

They say it’ll result in a ‘clear and present danger.’

The $2 million road project consists of reconstructing Follin, widening it and installing sidewalks, storm drains, curbs and gutters.

Halloween Spooktaculars Held in Reston

Trails of treats in the dark, zoo animals, goodies and jack o’lantern mania amp up holiday fun.

A Creative Comedy in Oakton

Oakton High School’s production of the prologue to ‘Peter Pan’ kicks off their Fall Performance Season.

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‘Willy Wonka’ at Herndon High Stage

Cast and crew lead the audience into a world of pure imagination.

Volunteer Gardeners Help Town of Herndon

The Town Forester promotes community forestry.

The town earned designation as a "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation and is home to eleven neighborhood parks. However, within those 4.3 square miles are not only parks with new trees and plantings which require endless health and welfare checks but town properties, such as those on the Town Hall Square and at the Centennial Golf Course which require endless oversight, endless weeding, and removal of dead plants and shrubs.

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