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Roy Cooper Receives the Town of Herndon Good Neighbor Award
Cooper goes the extra mile to help others and improve the quality of life in his neighborhood.
Reston Association Announces Board Candidates
The who, what, where, when, and how as 13 individuals vie for four seats of the RA Board of Directors.
Herndon Town Council Approves Resolution
Accepts $5 million grant; the Dig is ON in Herndon.
Herndon dig
Fairfax County Schools Pivot to Distance Learning
Students, parents, teachers, administrators, school board members reflect on new realities.
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Name Change for W. T. Woodson High School
Intentionally uplifting people who were held down.
Woodson name
Parks Director Completes Visits to 420 County Parks in First Year
Volunteers 'give back together' during National Public Land Day 2022
Parks Director visits all parks in County.
HOPE for the Holidays at Reston Hospital
Quilt installation unexpectedly concurrent with FDA vaccine authorization; Fairfax County cases four times they were in May
Since March, healthcare workers at Reston Hospital Center, like their counterparts elsewhere at county, state and national levels, as well as globally, have fought relentlessly, risking their own lives to treat and save their coronavirus patients.
FCPS Initial ‘Test-To-Stay’ Pilot Results
Limited participation attributed to high vaccination rates.
Vaccination at Schools
Herndon Celebrates Independence Day
Patriotism and independence shine bright on dual fronts.
The Town of Herndon celebrated the 4th of July after canceling last year’s event due to the pandemic.
Herndon, Reston Communities Protest Against Racial Injustice and Police Brutality
Thousands take to local streets and sidewalks in solidarity.
"We need to take this moment and make it our moment. We need to use our breath for those who have no breath," said Rev. Dr. Debra W. Haffner of Unitarian Universalist Church in Reston.

Reston Celebrates ‘Best Night Out’
Best of Reston Awards presented at 2019 Cornerstones of our Community gala.
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From Waxed and Classic to Dull and Utilitarian
Herndon Car, Truck, and Bike Show draws enthusiasts.
Car show

The 2022 State of the Hunter Mill District, Fairfax County
Supervisor Alcorn shares insights with media during virtual coffee.
Virtual coffee

Great Falls Looks Forward to 2025
Great Falls Citizens Association releases ‘Looking Forward to 2025’ survey.
In its first survey since 2007, the Board of Directors and Committee Chairs of the Great Falls Citizens Association, a 100 percent volunteer 501(c)4 organization without paid staff, released findings of its Looking Forward to 2025 Survey, meant to gather feedback from the community on what was important to them and where the Association should direct its efforts and resources now through 2025.