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Town Of Herndon Holds Swearing In Ceremony

Mayor Merkel and 2014-2016 Town Council sworn in to office.

More than 200 persons attended the event, including U.S. Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-11), Del. Mark Keam (D-35), Fairfax County Board of Supervisors’ Chairman Sharon Bulova, former Board of Supervisors Chairman Kate Hanley, Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust, and former Herndon Mayors Carol Bruce, Mike O’Reilly, and Steve DeBenedittis.

Along the Postal Route

Mario Viray had already been at the post office for almost two hours pulling down the mail, which is sorting the first class mail into his 400 metal dividers with addresses. This constituted his delivery units for Route 105 in Rosemont.

Brink Takes Administration Job

Longtime delegate to become deputy commissioner for aging services.

When asked about his new job as deputy commissioner for aging services in Virginia, longtime Del. Bob Brink (D-48) says he has a personal interest in the topic — one that's becoming more pressing every day.

Renovated Courts at Montgomery Park Open to Public

The courts at Montgomery Park are open to the public again after a major renovation.

Letter: Investing in Communities

We are fortunate to live in a community that places such a high priority on ensuring that our children have the tools they need to succeed in school and in life.

Young Northwest Federal CU Members Deposit $156K

Youngsters throughout Northern Virginia joined Northwest Federal Credit Union to celebrate National Credit Union Youth Week, an event designed to help area youth learn about money and the value of saving.

Wild Horses and Burros Visit Lorton

Adoption event is one of many across the country.

Typical dog owners may not think of comparing their furry companion to a wild horse or burro, but the comparison isn’t too far-fetched.

Widening Route 7

VDOT: Plans not finalized.

Construction to add another two lanes to seven miles of Route 7 could start by 2018.

Letter: Senator Who Gets It

As a small-business owner, I appreciate Mark Warner's work to foster the right environment to attract and retain new businesses.

Summer Health and Safety Hazards

Keeping danger at bay during warm weather months.

Summer comes but once a year. From picnics and days at the pool to backyard barbeques and day-long hikes, many people spend the season outdoors.

Meadowood Recreation Area in Lorton had wild burros like this one available for adoption.

Look Out Below

I think I know what a rampaging bull feels like; and I don’t mean one on Wall Street, either. I mean one in the figurative sense: when one has a need, an overwhelming, unstoppable-type urge, to scratch that itch, to gratify that which has been delayed. What am I talking about? (You sound like my wife, Dina.) I am talking about food. More specifically, I am talking about a side effect I’ve been experiencing of late from the chemotherapy drug Alimta, with which I’ve been infused every three weeks since late September, 2013 (successfully I may add, given the shrinkage noted in my most recent CT Scan).

UCM-Battelle Scholars at Mount Vernon High School are (in alphabetical order): Ferdinand Agyei-Yeboah, Dorcas Bentil …

Remembering Lenny Harris

More than 100 friends and family of the late Lenny Harris gathered at the corner …

'Service Above Self'

Rotary Club contributes $90,000 to local nonprofits.

The Rotary Club of Alexandria, in partnership with the Alexandria Day Nursery and Children's Home, continued its decades-long tradition of awarding grants to local nonprofit organizations with the presentation of more than $90,000 to 32 organizations at the annual Contributions Day luncheon June 17 at Belle Haven Country Club.

Alexandria Day Nursery and Children's Home president Gordon Peyton presents one of 32 grants made …

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