You Can Run, But You Can’t Win?
Fairfax County fires attorney for winning city council seat.
Like many lifelong City of Fairfax residents, Nancy Fry Loftus is proud of her hometown’s character and charm — a Norman Rockwell postcard of small-town life in the heart of an increasingly urban, diverse and bustling region.
Potter’s Fire Awards Trophies For Holiday Challenge
Businesses show community spirit in downtown Herndon.
The Potter’s Fire Throwdown is a contest developed to challenge other businesses in Herndon to decorate their storefronts for the patriotic holidays from May 10 to the 4th of July.
‘Let’s Dance!’
Classical Ballet Theatre brings women together.
Ballet isn’t only for little girls in pink tutus.
Silver Line: A Welcome Newcomer to Neighborhood
Reston, Herndon residents, community leaders reflect on upcoming opening of Silver Line.
Just how long have the residents of Reston and Herndon been waiting for their own rail connection to the Greater Washington Metro system?
Dr. Finley Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Herndon
Dr. Thomas P. Finley has announced the 25th anniversary in historic downtown Herndon, Dr. Finley’s Family Eyecare, Optometrists.
Katelyn Briggs and Michael Hitti Engaged
Michael and Katelyn are Herndon High School sweethearts and graduated from HHS in 2008.
Young Northwest Federal CU Members Deposit $156K
Youngsters throughout Northern Virginia joined Northwest Federal Credit Union to celebrate National Credit Union Youth Week, an event designed to help area youth learn about money and the value of saving.
Youth Suicide Prevention Training Offered Online
Interactive training helps adults deal with serious issues.
Following several incidents in the community involving youth and suicide, Laura Yager, the director of partnership and resource development for the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, said the community has recognized the need for youth suicide prevention.
Classical Ballet Theatre Student Accepts Professional Contract
Alexandra Nix, a Classical Ballet Theatre (CBT) student and former Leesburg resident, has earned one of the highest honors in the dance world – a position with a professional company, more specifically, the Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater.
Eagle Scout Project Collects Electronic Hardware
Community and friends hold successful electronic recycling event.
Approximately 20,540 pounds of electronics were collected for recycling at an electronics recycling drive held June 21 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, in Herndon.
Bicyclists, Pedestrians Shape Phase 2 Planning
Results of Herndon Metrorail Stations Study announced.
On June 18, a final public workshop was held at McNair Elementary School in Herndon to provide the results and final recommendations of the Herndon Metrorail Stations Access Management Study (HMSAMS) effort.
Thousands Watch World Cup Match in Reston Town Center
Leidos and D.C. United viewing session.
More than 4,000 squeezed into the pavilion area Sunday evening to watch the United States play against Portugal in the FIFA World Cup game they thought was a U.S. win.
Dream Big, Hornets Told
More than 500 graduate from Herndon High.
Herndon High School’s Class of 2014 received their diplomas at George Mason’s Patriot Center on June 23.
What’s Offensive about Redskins Pride?
Absolutely nothing, if you’re state Sen. Chap Petersen.
A lifelong Redskins fan, Fairfax state Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) has had it up to here with all the talk about the need to change the name of his beloved football team. He vented his frustration and indignation on his blog — Ox Road South — but said he was leery of tackling what he deemed the forces of political correctness in the "War Against the Redskins" until June 18, when the Federal Patent Office blocked the team’s Redskins trademarks, declaring that the name was "disparaging" to Native Americans at the time the trademarks were registered — as far back as 1967. That action pushed Petersen off the sidelines to lead an offensive attack.
Third in the World
Nysmith’s Odyssey of the Mind places third in the World Finals.
On their third consecutive trip to the World Finals, Nysmith’s Oddysey of the Mind Team came in third out of 836 teams at the competition held at Iowa State University.