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Lake Anne House Senior Housing Project in Reston Closes
Long-awaited $86 million project commences this summer.
Christy Zeitz is CEO of the Fellowship Square Foundation (Fellowship). The nonprofit organization owns and operates the two aging 1970s era buildings that make up the Lake Anne Fellowship House on North Shore Drive in Reston. On Friday, May 22, Fellowship and Enterprise Community Development (Enterprise) announced they closed on the innovative $86 million development plan for the New Lake Anne House in Reston, built along North Shore Drive near the intersection with Village Road.

Remembering a Good Friend of Great Falls, Robin Rentsch
Environmental advocate mentored many.
Environmental advocate mentored many.

Significant Uptick in FCPD Officer-Involved Shootings
PERF review of FCPD policy and shooting incidents
Police Shootings
Helping Create Lives Free of Diabetes and Its Struggles
The American Diabetes Association 2018 Tour de Cure: NOVA in Reston, reaching team fundraising goals, one person at a time.
Col. ‘Bob’ Honored in Herndon on 100th Birthday
Drive-by birthday parade for centenarian, retired fighter pilot Col. Robert A. Shawn.
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Feeling the Blues, Touched by Jazz’s Golden Age in Reston
13th Annual Lake Anne Jazz & Blues Fest.
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Thousands Watch Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta
Men, women and children climb aboard and race to benefit Reston Historic Trust & Museum.
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Gunfire Exchange in the Town of Herndon
Two suspects in custody following officer-involved shooting.
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House of Delegates Considering SB 280, Medical Aid in Dying
Death with dignity bill passed in Virginia Senate.
Death with Dignity

Community Matrix: Path to More Equitable Policing in Fairfax County
Police Reform Matrix Working Group shares recommendations at public safety committee meeting.
Police
New Food Scrap Composting at Select Fairfax County Farmers Markets
Nature’s recycling reduces methane and lowers carbon footprint
Fairfax County residents have another option for managing organic wastes such as fruit and vegetable peels, food left on dinner plates, coffee grounds, and even paper towels and napkins.

Taking a Fantasy Flight to the North Pole from Northern Virginia
In spirit of season, community organizations and businesses donate hundreds of service hours and supplies.
One hundred twenty-five children with life-challenging illnesses, their families and a support team of doctors, nurses and volunteers, for a total of 216 people, arrived at Gate 7, Terminal D at Dulles International Airport, Dec. 3, and headed for the hottest destination of the season.