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Vienna Harper To Compete in Irish World Championships
12-year-old Learned to play by ear.
Veronica Sachse, 12 of Vienna, is heading to the world championships of traditional Irish music in Mullingar, Ireland.
Next Steps for Confederate Names Task Force
Residents react to proposal to change names of Lee and Lee-Jackson Memorial highways
Name change task force
Video Shows Fatal Police Shooting of Unarmed Suspect
Police body camera video shocks; reactions come in.
Police shooting video
Herndon Honors Veterans
Veterans Day Observance held at the ‘Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month” at Herndon’s Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
“It is the veteran, not the preacher, who gives us freedom of religion. It is the veteran, not the reporter, who gives us freedom of the press. It is the veteran, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the veteran, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble. It is the veteran, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to fair trial. It is the veteran, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote. It is the veteran who salutes that flag.” Pausing, he adds: “It is the veteran who serves under that flag” Barnum said.
Great Falls Citizens Association Opposes Flag Restrictions
Long-time Great Falls resident and Great Falls Citizens Association Board member Ruth Carver says she finds it "highly offensive" that Fairfax County advertisement of the Zoning Ordinance Modernization (zMOD) program is equating the American flag to a commercial banner.
FCPS Teachers Need Help with Supplies
Facebook group supports getting help where its needed.
School supplies
‘Pop Up Tea Shop’ Opens in Herndon
A portion of every purchase made at Elden Street Tea Shop goes to charity.
Rocks Build Bridges in Herndon
Grassroots social media craze draws people outdoors for summertime fun and camaraderie.
Herndon Home Receives Historic Structure Plaque
Tim Bonnett and Kimra Traynor home at 904 Elden Street recognized.
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Annual Holiday Shoe Drive Benefits Students in Herndon
Supervisor John W. Foust brings the community together to show kindness and generosity.
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Second Pedestrian Hit and Killed in Reston
FCPD Reston District station continues newly implemented pedestrian safety campaign and steps up enforcement.
Reston Hospital Center Awards Scholarships
Students recognized for their academic excellence and passion for careers in healthcare.
Breathing Life into a Community of Faith in Great Falls
A Prayer Cross welcomes all.
Leaders at Great Falls United Methodist Church invite parishioners and visitors now through Easter Sunday, April 4, to share in their Community Lenten Prayer Cross at 10100 Georgetown Pike.
Car, Truck, and Bike Show Returns to Historic Downtown District
See restored, customized, and retro-mod vehicles; talk to the owners.
Art in Support of Night of Magic 2017
Funds raised will benefit critically ill patients receiving care at INOVA Children's Hospital.
Northwest Credit Union Art Auction
