Herndon Town Council Fills Vacancies
On Jan. 26, the Town Council of the Town of Herndon approved in a vote of 7-to-0 four items on the consent agenda.

‘Morale Boosters’ for the Local Herndon Community
Three new initiatives in the planning stages
During the early days of the pandemic, K Scarry set up Herndon Cares.org, of First Baptist Church of Herndon.

Cesar del Aguila Named Vice Mayor of the Town of Herndon
At its first work session of 2021, the Town Council of the Town of Herndon approved a resolution in a vote of 6-0 to elect second term Councilmember Cesar del Aguila the Vice Mayor for a two-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2021.

Burke, Springfield, Herndon, Cabin John Irish Dancers Win Championship
Eight-year-old Ciara Foley, Burke, and nine-year-old Gabby Brown, Springfield, were among five dancers from McGrath Morgan Academy of Irish Dance to bring home a championship title from the annual Oireachtas.

Two Million Lights in a Dark Winter
An Insider’s View on the Bull Run Festival of Lights; open through Jan. 10, and maybe more
The Bull Run Festival of Lights is the largest light show in the Washington Metropolitan area, and this winter it is more popular than ever before.

Herndon High Runner Captures First at Cross Country League 5k Race
Gillian Bushée flies through school's cross county record
The most challenging distance to go for Herndon High School freshman and cross country runner Gillian Bushée of Reston was the distance from her bed to the front door each morning.

Sheila Olem Sworn in as Town of Herndon Mayor
Councilmembers sworn in during COVID-19 restricted ceremonies
Mayor Sheila A. Olem was administered the oath of office and sworn in as the duly elected Mayor of the Town of Herndon for a term commencing Jan. 1, 2021, and ending Dec. 31, 2022, by Town Clerk Viki Wellerhaus on Wed., Dec. 10.
Herndon No Longer Torn Between Its Past and Future
Town Council approves its final step toward inking Downtown Redevelopment.
A part of the Herndon Downtown Redevelopment Series.
Herndon, Reston Viewpoints: What Are You Grateful For on Thanksgiving 2020?
Herndon, Reston Viewpoints.
Jeffrey McKay to Head VACo
Fairfax County board chairman elected president of statewide organization representing interests of Virginia’s 95 counties
Jeffrey McKay, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, was elected to serve as 2021 President of the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo).
Veterans Day Observed with Caution in Herndon
American Legion Post 184 Herndon-Reston installs modified Avenue of Flags
Due to COVID restrictions, the Town of Herndon canceled its public recognition program on the Town Green for its Veterans Day Observance sponsored annually by The Wayne M. Kidwell American Legion Post 184 Herndon-Reston.

Food For Neighbors Receives $5,000 Sprouts Grant to Fight Hunger
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, Bryan Daniell, Assistant Manager of Sprouts Farmers Market in Herndon, presented Food For Neighbors with a $5,000 Neighborhood Grant from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation.
A Godsend for The Closet of the Greater Herndon Area
Together they made it happen.
In reality, the project Chantilly-based non-profit organization HomeAid Northern Virginia recently completed for The Closet of Greater Herndon proved different from its typical work, but was a game-changer for the nonprofit thrift shop located in a 100-year-old building in the heart of the town’s historic downtown district.
Music Connects in Herndon
Virtual recitals strengthen stretched ties.
Will Meinert (bass) and Emily Misch (soprano) of Herndon are opera singers performing and streaming recitals and short productions with a mix of discussions.
Vienna, Herndon Mayors, Delegate Watts Honored
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recognized three local honorees.