Pioneering Change For Autism
University of Virginia seminar studies tension between “The Science & Lived Experience of Autism.”
Despite a recent surge in attention and research over the past decade about autism, controversy exists.
Changes Ahead For Herndon’s Aslin Brewery
Fairfax County seeks to define business for breweries.
Northern Virginia experienced a beer explosion as microbreweries opened across Virginia and the nation.
Washington West Film Festival A Success
Film festival brings together filmmakers and film lovers.
A red carpet was laid out at Reston Town Center’s Bow Tie Cinema for the 6th annual Washington West Film Festival. The 6th annual Washington West Film Festival (WWFF) showcased fifty-nine films from around the world, including world premieres and D.C. premieres. ”We're getting terrific feedback about our Washington West 2016 lineup of films,” said Brad Russell, founder and president of WWFF.
Transition At Herndon High
Diversity and change at Herndon HS.
The school year at Herndon High School began with change, as Dan Meier has taken the position of Interim Principal. Former principal Dr. William Bates left Herndon HS in July for a position with the Baltimore County Public Schools. “We are in a transition phase, but we anticipate a new principal in about a month,” said Meier.
Herndon Artist Displays Art In Town And D.C. Embassy
Using art to share ideas of hope and eternity.
Herndon resident Vida Khadem is an artist, painter, writer, filmmaker and believer in the power of art. Born in Afghanistan, she and her family left for the United States where she was raised in Virginia. Khadem resides in the Town of Herndon, not far from Herndon Middle School. On her online biography, Khadem says she has been painting since age four. "This is what moved me, I love the arts," said Khadem.
‘Big’ at Herndon High
Herndon Grand Musical Theatre Experience presents “Big The Musical.”
The Grand Musical Theatre Experience returned to Herndon High School with a production of “Big The Musical” by John Weidman, music by David Shire and lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. Cast of the musical performed at a July Herndon Friday Night Live event on the Town Green. The show is directed by Morganne Davies with musical direction by Dana Van Slyke, and is based upon the 1988 motion picture "Big" written by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg.
Local Art on Exhibit at ArtSpace Herndon
A reception was held on June 11 at ArtSpace Herndon for new exhibit, Truths in False Positives.
Herndon Hosts Second TEDxHerndon Event
Saturday, May 21, Herndon hosted its second TEDxHerndon event at Herndon Middle School. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a global set of conferences run by the private nonprofit Sapling Foundation.
Herndon Hosts Big Truck Days
Weather does not stop Town of Herndon’s Department of Public Works.
“It was a little wet this year, but this event has been a favorite for kids and parents alike for many years,” said Robert B. Boxer, Director of the Town of Herndon’s Public Works.
Herndon Rocks in May
Art, music events in downtown Herndon.
The month of May has several upcoming art and music related events in Herndon. These include the annual Friday Night Live hosted on the Town Green in downtown Herndon, as well as music events at ArtSpace Herndon. Friday Night Live is held outdoors in downtown Herndon, on Friday nights from May 6-Aug 26.
Herndon: History Revisited at Frying Pan Park
Herndon park hosts Civil War Presentation, Spring Farm Day.
More than 80 persons traveled to Herndon’s Frying Pan Farm Park to attend a presentation related to the history of the American Civil War.
Herndon High Drama Presents “Legally Blonde” Musical
Students engaged in arts productions.
Herndon High School continues its tradition of having a student body engaged in the performing arts.
Herndon Volunteer Appreciation Event Held
32nd annual Mayor’s Volunteer Appreciation Night a success.
Herndon helped volunteers feel the appreciation at the 32nd annual Mayor’s Volunteer Appreciation Night at the Herndon Community Center on April 10.
Empty Bowls Event in Herndon
Giving Circle of HOPE draws attention to food insecurity in Northern Virginia.
Friday evening, April 8, the ninth annual Empty Bowls event was hosted by the Giving Circle of HOPE at Floris United Methodist Church on Frying Pan Road in Herndon.
Herndon: Boyle School of Irish Dance Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
Dancers visit locations throughout Herndon and Fairfax County.
Thursday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated throughout Herndon and Reston. At Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern in downtown Herndon
Art and Music at ArtSpace Herndon
Annual Mind Heart Vision exhibit presented in Herndon.
ArtSpace Herndon presented its sixth annual Mind Heart Vision Exhibit, with a reception on March 16.
Herndon, Reston Business Update
Joe Grooming, which had a retail space at Reston Town Center is now PR Barbers. The business will be operated by Reg Laws, an owner of PR at Partners Salons.
Herndon Citizens Honored
Herndon Town Council recognizes volunteers.
”They did a really good job of alerting the authorities. These two kids did that and I hope it sets an example. I couldn’t be more thankful,” said Herndon’s Chief of Police Maggie A. DeBoard.
Herndon: Restaurant on a Mission
GreenFare, and a coffee bar on wheels servicing Herndon.
Monday, March 7, members of the Herndon Town Council including Mayor Lisa Merkel and Vice Mayor Jennifer Baker and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova joined in the official ribbon cutting for a new business at the Herndon K-Mart Shopping Center.
March Fun and Science in Herndon
Family friendly events and activities to look for.
As spring approaches, Herndon has several upcoming family friendly March events.
Herndon: Winners Announced in Photo Competition
Late winter events at ArtSpace Herndon.
Each year ArtSpace Herndon invites photographers from Virginia, D.C. Maryland, and West Virginia to participate in their annual Fine Art Photography Competition.
Herndon Church Hosts Chocolate Festival
The 25th chocolate festival held at Herndon Floris United Methodist Church.
Despite cold weather, families from around the Herndon area attended the Saturday chocolate festival hosted by Floris United Methodist Church.
Herndon’s Not Another Podcast
From a dining room table to community at large.
Once a week, Herndon resident Bill McKenna prepares his audio equipment for his weekly podcast. The podcast is usually recorded at his home in downtown Herndon, and from there u
Herndon Drama Presents ‘Cinderella’
Family friendly production at Herndon school Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 13 at 10 a.m.
Hendon High school drama team presents the story of Cinderella this February at Herndon High auditorium.
Herndon High Winter News
STEP Team, Marching Band, Writing Center active at the school.
The Herndon High Step Team performed at the Strathmore on Saturday, Jan. 16 to celebrate and honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
’Threaded with Green’ at ArtSpace Herndon
Winter exhibits at Herndon art gallery.
The quilts in ”Threaded with Green” on display at ArtSpace Herndon show the talent, dedication, and attention to detail from nineteen invited fiber artists. Every quilt in the show has an element of green.
Reston and Herndon Dig Out Of Blizzard
Blizzard limits public transportation, volunteers and crews step up.
Government, schools and libraries were closed throughout Reston and Herndon as the area continued to shovel out the snow from blizzard Jonas.
Herndon Vice Mayor Connects with Runnymede
Honoring the history of Herndon.
In November of 2015 Herndon’s Vice Mayor Jennifer Baker visited England and met Derek Cotty, Mayor of Runnymede, Herndon’s sister city. Runnymede is a water-meadow alongside the River Thames in the English county of Surrey, and just over 20 miles (32 km) west of central London.
Herndon High Prepares For Winter Cabaret
Broadway music and dance at Herndon HS.
Herndon High students have been rehearsing for the annual winter cabaret show.
Herndon HCTV Recognized By Town Council
Volunteers of Herndon station celebrate 25th anniversary.
In December, volunteers and staff at Herndon Community Television or HCTV were recognized by the Town of Herndon Councilmembers. Attending were Blake Rose and his wife Nancy Rose. President of Herndon HCTV, Blake Rose thanked the council for the recognition and the 25 years of keeping the community connected.
Herndon: ArtSpace Herndon Opens Korean Pop Art Exhibit
Herndon Art Gallery prepares for January events.
Saturday, Dec. 12 there was a reception at ArtSpace Herndon for the Korean Pop Art in America exhibit. The exhibit is at ArtSpace Herndon from Dec. 8 until Jan. 10, 2016.
Herndon Dresses Up for Holidays
As 2015 concludes, fun for the family in Herndon.
Deck the halls, hang the wreaths and string the lights for the annual "Dress Up Herndon for the Holidays" contest at the Town of Herndon.
Herndon High To Present ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’
New drama teacher brings Narnia to Herndon.
Since September, students at Herndon High School Theatre have been preparing an action-packed presentation of C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”
New Businesses to Open In Herndon, Reston
Comstock Partners has prepared a lease with Farmers Restaurant Group to bring the restaurant to Reston Station at Wiehle-Reston East Metro station. Additional business developments with the Herndon and Reston area.
Election Day in Herndon and Reston
Polls opened in Virginia from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 for the election, where voters will choose state and county lawmakers.
Ethereal and Natural Reactions at ArtSpace Herndon
New exhibit opens at the community art gallery.
Herndon community art gallery ArtSpace Herndon opened a new exhibit on Nov. 3,. Ethereal and Natural Reactions, a dual exhibition highlighting creativity in the form of abstract contemporary paintings by artist Anne Cherubim.
Herndon Hosts Homecoming Parade
Community joins in Herndon’s Homecoming parade.
The Town of Herndon hosted its annual homecoming parade the morning of Saturday, Oct. 24.
Herndon Offers Fall Fun
Family fun events at Herndon Community Center and ArtSpace.
Herndon offers some fall fun for residents of different ages. Herndon Community Center at 814 Ferndale Ave. will host a Pinkalicious Halloween on Sunday, Oct. 18, 12:30-3 p.m. at their Pinktastic Halloween event.
Fall Fun At Herndon’s Frying Pan Farm Park
Herndon park to host several October events.
With the arrival of autumn, Herndon’s Frying Pan Park is preparing upcoming events for people of all ages.
Herndon Police Helps with Pope’s Security
Latest from the Herndon Police Department.
On Saturday, Sept. 26, as part of National Drug Take-Back Day, 186 pounds of unwanted and expired prescription drugs were dropped off at the Herndon Police Department station on Herndon Parkway.
Herndon’s First Craft Beer Brewery Opens Sept. 19
Herndon’s first nanobrewery Aslin Beer opens in September.
On Sept. 19, Aslin Beer will open at 257 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, and will be Herndon’s first small-batch brewery or nanobrewery.
Herndon to Host Labor Day Festival
Wineries from around the region will attend festival.
On Monday, Sept. 7, the Town of Herndon will host its annual Labor Day Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on the Town Green in downtown Herndon.
Herndon Summer Theatre Presents ‘Anything Goes!’
The Grand Musical Theatre Experience returned to Herndon High School with a production of the musical “Anything Goes!” Previous productions have included “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Hello Dolly.”
Herndon: Aging Shopping Center Needs a Facelift
Since the popular restaurant the Tortilla Factory closed in February 2012, the space has remained vacant at Herndon Pines Shopping Center.
Dulles International Airport Challenges
A demand for change at Dulles Airport.
Washington Dulles International Airport, located in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties in Virginia, was once surrounded by farmland.
Ukulele Festival Held at Reston’s Lake Anne Plaza
Aloha! Ukulele festival a success in Reston.
A signature summer event of Reston is the Lake Anne annual Ukulele Festival, held this year on Saturday, July 11.
Herndon Takes Part In World Police And Fire Games
Herndon police and residents cheer on 2015 Fairfax Games.
Reston Town Center has been serving as the central location for the 2015 World Police & Fire Games athletes as they arrived. Reston Town Center was selected to host the Athletes Village, and at the Town Center Pavilion, a variety of social activities and entertainment has been planned. Residents of neighboring Herndon have also been excited about the 2015 games.
Business Developments in Herndon and Reston
SkyBitz, and a changing economy.
Fairfax County is one of the wealthiest counties in the nation, yet Virginia has been falling from grace on CNBC’s ‘Top States for Business’ ranking, dropping to number 12 on this year’s list.
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