Stories for March 2018

Stories for March 2018

News 2018 March

Stories for March 2018

Wednesday, March 28

Eggs-traordinary Ways to Celebrate Spring and Easter in Herndon

Aqua Egg Hunt delivers waves of promised fun & the Annual Easter Egg Hunt is on.

It’s A Girl! in Herndon

Special delivery for Station 39 personnel.

Herndon High School to Present ‘Into the Woods’

See fairytale characters from Brothers Grimm.

Snowball Fight at Herndon’s Town Square

“Game On,” announced through social media.

Obituary: Stuart H Close

Eagle Project: Cedar Ridge Community Garden in Reston

South Lakes Seniors Register to Vote

Reston and Herndon Students Join ‘March For Our Lives’

Local families support demand for tighter gun controls.

Tuesday, March 27

Commentary: ‘Channeling Outrage into Activism’

Commentary: Truth about Sports Scholarships

K9 Teams Hold Workshop, Training

Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout April 28

Service is free, anonymous and no questions asked.

Easter Egg Hunts in the Area

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Scrawl Books in Reston

Thursday, March 22

Herndon Man Sentenced for Threats to CIA and State Department Officials

Wednesday, March 21

Anti-Scam Campaign Presented in Herndon

Experts provide tips to protect seniors from fraud.

Herndon Rotary Honors Citizen of the Year, Volunteers

Event Honors Susan Ungerer of Reston and 19 Outstanding Volunteers.

Green Lizard Cycling, LLC Celebrates Fifth Anniversary in Herndon

Three-day event draws hundreds of enthusiasts.

Herndon Community Folds 600 ‘Wish Cranes’

Project supports an upcoming installation at the “Autism, Art and Acceptance” exhibition at ArtSpace Herndon.

Tuesday, March 20

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Alzheimer’s Is a Growing Public Health Crisis

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Change in Richmond Brings Metro Funding

Manners in the Tech Age

Etiquette classes aim to teach lost art of manners.

Area Roundups: McLean, Great Falls, Herndon, Fairfax Station

Comstock Announces 2018 Congressional Art Competition

Monday, March 19

Opinion: Editorial: ‘When Is Passover Supposed to Be?’

Friday, March 16

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 55 homes sold between $990,000-$204,750 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: February, 2018

Thursday, March 15

Area Students Win Chess Championships

Wednesday, March 14

Kids Trout Fishing Derby Reels in the Fun in Herndon

Two Herndon Schools Shine in Virginia Science Bowl®

Rachel Carson Middle School places first; Floris Elementary finishes fourth.

East Spring Street Widening Discussed in Herndon

Last chance for citizens' comments is March 19, 2018.

Ice Breaker 5K Race Held in Herndon

Martin Calhoun finishes first with a time of 19/21.7.

Making Wishes Come True

85th Virginia Historic Garden Week in April

2018 Fairfax County Student Peace Awards

Students from 23 Fairfax County schools recognized for promoting peace and conflict resolution.

Tuesday, March 13

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Keeping Kids Safe

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Costs and Benefits of Arming the Teachers

How ‘Open Floor Plan’ Can Enhance Classic Home

North Arlington residence open to public 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24.

Advocates Praise Fairfax County Sheriff’s End to ICE Contract

Sheriff will no longer hold detainees for extra time.

Monday, March 12

Highlighting Features that Improve Functionality

Designer must-haves for building a dream kitchen.

The Conversation Begins in Fairfax County: Budgeting Words

Board prioritizes compensation for teachers and county employees.

‘Nevertheless, She Persisted’

Commission for Women celebrates 2018 honorees at Women’s History Month reception.

Fairfax County Public Safety Heroes Honored

40th annual event held March 9 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.

Wednesday, March 7

USS Herndon Artifacts Come Home

Son donates father’s memorabilia for display in the Herndon Depot Museum.

Baby Lambs Born at Frying Pan Farm

High winds pound the area, downing trees and power lines, but life continues.

Nunu’s Thai Dishes Opens in Herndon

The “New Kid in Town” opens with high expectations.

Area Roundups: Herndon and Reston

Paving and Restriping Meeting Set for March 19

Cornerstones in Reston’s American Citizenship Class Helps Rebuild Lives

Immigrants and refugees gain control of their futures by becoming U.S. citizens.

Tuesday, March 6

Flags Fly in Opposite Directions in Herndon

Full Conversation Requires Money on the Table in Fairfax County

Board intends to keep options open by advertising tax increase.

Budget Brinkmanship in Virginia

Lawmakers poised to leave town without passing budget.

Budget showdowns are rare in Virginia, but not unprecedented. Back in 2004, Gov. Mark Warner clashed with Republicans over a sales tax increase. Then in 2014, Gov. Terry McAuliffe engaged in brinkmanship over expanding Medicaid. Now lawmakers are poised to end the session once again without passing a budget.

Extracurriculars: Secret Sauce of Success in Fairfax County

Superintendent’s budget eliminates barrier of $50 activity fee.

Discussing School Shootings and Other Violence with Children

Open dialogue is key to quelling fear, say mental health professionals.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Arming Teachers: Suicidal

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Medicaid Expansion Important to all Virginians

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: No Guns in the Classroom

Gun safety is an American value.