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Vying for a Slice of Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety
Community association hosts meeting with FCDOT; speed cameras with fines coming.
Board Meets on Safety

Two Lawsuits Threaten Virginia Public Schools
Appellants ask courts to halt implementation of Student Transgender Policies; local FCPS Pride reacts
The outcome of two lawsuits filed in Circuit Courts the last week in March threatens the treatment of transgender students in all Virginia school divisions, including Fairfax County Public Schools.

Winds Wreak Havoc in Reston Area
Reston Association estimates it will be at least a month before tree cleanup is completed.

New Grocery Store Opens in Herndon
“A welcome far beyond what I expected” —Alvin Lee, President, Lotte Market.
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Obituary: SLHS Alumni Adwoa A. Kessie, ’99
Served on the front lines of COVID-19 pandemic.
Longtime Reston resident and South Lakes High School alumni, Adwoa A. Kessie, Class of ‘99, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 19, after a long battle with COVID-19.

Functional, Fun and Healthy in Herndon
Herndon Pit Stop draws both morning and afternoon cyclists at Bike to Work Day 2018.
Reston’s Cornerstones Purchases Its 58th Unit
Reston Town Center to be home to a single mom and two children.

Helping as Many as They Can in Herndon
Food for Neighbors revamps to offer drive-thru and walk-up distribution.
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Chill'n at the Roots Festival on Lake Anne Plaza
Community gathers for a fun-filled day in rain.
Community gathers for a fun-filled day in rain.

A Field of Hope for Child Abuse Victims
Herndon Police Department supports SafeSpot Children's Advocacy Center of Fairfax County.
Behind-the-Scenes at Cirque du Soleil KURIOS
Reopening the Cabinet of Curiosities in Tysons.
Reopening the Cabinet of Curiosities in Tysons.
Herndon Town Councilmember Faces Civil Suit
Grace Wolf Cunningham sued for Malicious Prosecution by three Herndon Town Council candidates; $150,000 sought in damages.
Taste of Reston 'Savors the Flavor of Reston'
Tens of thousands turn out for the food, vendors, family fun and carnival.
Calling Leaders to Action in Wake of Police Shooting
Ecumenical Service links 60th anniversary of MLK’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail” with call to action about police use of force.
Police shooting

Meet Virginia's 2022 3M Young Scientist
Harvesting energy from mechanical sources.
Harvesting energy from mechanical sources.

Mobilizing Differently for Food for Neighbors in Herndon
Fill a Virtual Red Bag, it transforms to real food.
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