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September 29 2023
Members of Chantilly’s Pleasant Valley community did all they could last week to convince the Fairfax County Planning Commission that allowing construction of a huge data center near their homes would be a terrible idea. The Woman’s Club of McLean has long supported Second Story, a non profit..... Read More.
September 29 2023
26. You’d never know it today, but Del Ray was once the capital of gambling in Northern Virginia. Contents of this site are © Copyright 2023 Ellington. All rights reserved... Read More.
Bull Riders Return to EagleBank
September 29 2023
24-25. Some of the top bull riders in the world competed in the newly launched Challenger Series. Alex Marcilio from Macaubal, Brazil won the event as the only rider to go a perfect two-for-two by finishing strong on the last ride of the weekend with a top score of 86.5..... Read More.
Arlington County Board Elections
September 29 2023
Voters rejected Republican arguments about sanctuary cities and Confederate memorials, divisive issues that had moderate Republicans trying to win over the most extreme elements of President Donald Trump’s coalition. Democrats managed to hold on to key offices like Governor and..... Read More.
September 29 2023
Voters rejected Republican arguments about sanctuary cities and Confederate memorials, divisive issues that had moderate Republicans trying to win over the most extreme elements of President Donald Trump’s coalition. Multi-colored flags from around the world line the hallways, and a map..... Read More.
Woodson High Presents New Play, The Trials
September 29 2023
Photo by Bonnie Hobbs. Woodson High’s new play, “The Trials,” is set in the near future, when the climate emergency is worsening and all adults who’ve adversely impacted the climate are put on trial. The jurors deciding their fates are ages 12-17 and must make difficult decisions. But are..... Read More.
September 29 2023
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents a Northern Virginia district containing one of the largest concentrations of federal employees in the U.S.… Songs of patriotism filled the air as students from across the city gathered to celebrate the signing of the Constitution. Sept. 19 in the City..... Read More.
A Place at the Table for Everyone Born
September 29 2023
Television commercials, bumper strips, brochures and flyers attempt with the fewest words and the catchiest jingles to stick in your mind at least until election day. The best message is one that attracts the most viewers and listeners in a way that they might find themselves humming or repeating..... Read More.
September 25 2023
A few weeks later, the lame duck council ditched the idea of having May elections in favor of moving the election to November, when turnout is much larger and Democrats tend to perform better. Del Ray was furious. The Alexandria City Council was dominated by members from Old Town, and..... Read More.
Virginia House of Delegates and Senate Races
September 25 2023
27, at 5:30 p.m., the Great Falls Community Association will hold an election forum at the Grange for members and the public. The six Dranesville Supervisor, House, and Senate candidates will discuss Great Falls issues relevant to their offices. "I think there's a sense that people want one house..... Read More.
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September 25 2023
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September 25 2023
26, 750 Center Street Herndon. Fusion of Eastern and Western music, performance and… When Quadrangle Development Corporation builds its two office towers in the Town of Herndon, they will be the tallest buildings ever constructed within the town’s boundaries. Fairfax County..... Read More.
Early Voting Begins September 22nd
September 25 2023
Along with Senate and House seats, 12 other local offices are on the ballot, including Clerk of Court, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Sheriff, Chairman of Board of Supervisors, District Supervisor, School Board Members At-Large, District School Board Member, and Soil and Water Board Members. As..... Read More.
Oak Hill/Herndon Connection: September 20, 2023
September 25 2023
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September 25 2023
His oft-quoted response was “a republic if we can keep it.” Through the centuries the Constitution has endured, there have been many instances when there were questions and doubts as to whether we can “keep it.” The very compromises that made a unique form of a republic possible create the..... Read More.
900 Apartments Coming to the Town of Herndon
September 15 2023
When Quadrangle Development Corporation builds its two office towers in the Town of Herndon, they will be the tallest buildings ever constructed within the town’s boundaries. As Silver Line Metro riders head toward Dulles International Airport, the towers will soar skyward. The 28-acre..... Read More.
September 15 2023
A few weeks later, the lame duck council ditched the idea of having May elections in favor of moving the election to November, when turnout is much larger and Democrats tend to perform better. Running a campaign for the Alexandria City Council isn't cheap. Former Mayor Bill Euille says he..... Read More.
September 15 2023
That’s the conclusion of a new report from the Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis, which looked at funding and staffing trends at every school division in Virginia. Contents of this site are © Copyright 2023 Ellington. All rights reserved... Read More.
September 09 2023
9. Sneak Peek at the McLean Design Guidelines, September 2023; Household Well Water Quality Testing Program- Mon. Aug. 7, 5:30 p.m. Veronica Sachse, 12 of Vienna, is heading to the world championships of traditional Irish music in Mullingar, Ireland. Contents of this site are © Copyright 2023..... Read More.
Oak Hill/Herndon Connection: August 30, 2023
September 09 2023
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September 07 2023
This holiday doesn’t just mark the changing seasons (although it still feels like the middle of summer) but it is an important occasion to recognize the invaluable role that workers have played in building our Commonwealth's thriving economy. It's also a day to celebrate the sweat,..... Read More.
Michelin-Starred Chef Perfects Vegan Ice Cream
September 07 2023
Olivia Green of Arlington, a Michelin-starred pastry chef, perfected this with a plant-based ice cream that is dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Not only that, Green made no sacrifices as chef and owner of Crème de la Crop to achieve what she described on her LinkedIn page as the..... Read More.
Providing Access to Fresh, Healthy Food
September 07 2023
Photo by Bonnie Hobbs. Fairfax County is a great place to live – for those earning enough money to keep a roof over their heads, pay their bills and feed their families. But people struggling to make ends meet often turn to Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) for help. Serving..... Read More.
September 02 2023
11. Northern Virginia’s health care system could be overwhelmed by an influx of patients infected with the novel coronavirus, according to an assessment from the Harvard Global Health Institute. The projections show hospitals in Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria could quickly fill their..... Read More.
Cash from Countys Carryover Funds
September 01 2023
26, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY 2023 Carryover Budget package. In his July 24, Memo on Transmitting the County's 2023 Carryover Review with Appropriate Resolutions, County Executive Bryan J. Hill reported the county ended the fiscal year..... Read More.
Oak Hill/Herndon Connection: August 23, 2023
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August 25 2023
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Comstock Files Revised Plan for Herndon Downtown Center
August 25 2023
Photo by Mercia Hobson. At the Aug. 8 Town Council Public Session, Scott Robinson, director of public works, acting as town manager, presented the Town Manager Report. Robinson reported that Comstock (Herndon Venture L.C.) filed a revised site plan for its mixed-use development in..... Read More.
Great Falls Rotary Club Donates to Cornerstones
August 25 2023
The donation is on behalf of the club and supports its community service activities. Photo by Mercia Hobson. The Rotary Club of Great Falls donated 40 'End of the Year' baskets to Cornerstones in Reston for its Out-of-School Youth Program for elementary and middle school students. The Cornerstone..... Read More.
August 25 2023
On Wednesday, kids by age, and at heart, foun… Last spring a proposal by Combined Properties to convert Rose Hill Plaza to a mixed-use residential/retail center with 400+ rental units and 70% less… BurBurke Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, US Air Force Auxiliary, awarded two cadets the..... Read More.
Achieving Fair Pay and Dignity for Workers with Disabilities
August 25 2023
This reality was due to the subminimum wage law provision 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), colloquially known as 14(c). However, earlier this year, the General Assembly acted unanimously with conviction and leadership in a bipartisan effort to phase out this practice and ensure that..... Read More.
August 25 2023
11 single-vehicle crash on Dranesville Road in Reston.Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Un… One adult man and a 14 and 16-year-old have been arrested in an ongoing investigation of a robbery and brandishing at a Reston golf course.On Aug. 16… From left, Mary Burger,..... Read More.
Herndon East Meets West Festival Saturday, Aug. 26
August 25 2023
26, 2023 in Herndon. Arts Herndon, Arts Herndon Lawn Stage, Saturday, Aug. 26, 750 Center Street Herndon. Fusion of Eastern and Western music, performance and culture at Herndon's very own East Meets West Festival. Organizers SaRaGaMe and Arts Herndon are delighted to introduce Green and..... Read More.
Rotary Club of Alexandria Awards $10,000 Grant to Alexandria ACT Now COVID-19...
August 18 2023
The Rotary Club of Alexandria Grant Program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that advance literacy for children and adults and/or improve the lives of children, youth, seniors, and others with special needs within the city limits of Alexandria. The Rotary Club of..... Read More.
Music Students Make Sweet Summer Sounds
August 18 2023
Photo by Bonnie Hobbs. The sweet sounds of music filled the halls of Franklin Middle School during the 36th annual Band and Orchestra Camp. It ran June 22-July 14, and 350 fourth- through rising 10th-graders attended. “For elementary-school kids, one day of camp is equivalent to a month of music..... Read More.
August 18 2023
Brenden Petersburg (receiving the Unit Citation) and Deputy Chi… Registration opened July 6 for the 2023 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. Herb Levitan, NVSO chair said, “We are really off to a robust start … "Affordable housing is practically nonexistent here." — Margaret Anne..... Read More.
Oak Hill/Herndon HomeLifeStyle
August 14 2023
It started with a pastry. Eight-year-old Melanie Underwood trudged through a grassy field in Northern Virginia in search of her father... Does every student in a Virginia public school curriculum, Black, Indigenous, students of color, disabled, immigrant, and others, deserve to be accurately..... Read More.
Reston Association Chooses New CEO
August 14 2023
Hailing from the City of Bellevue, Washington state. His tenure begins August 22, 2022. On Thursday, July 28, the Reston Association board of directors voted unanimously to confirm Mac Cummins, AICP* as the next chief executive officer of the non-profit organization. Cummins will begin his..... Read More.
August 14 2023
His phrase in the Declaration of Independence that preceded that assertion, “all men are created equal,” gained the most notice and debate even until today. Equality is in the eyes of the law. We hear on regular news broadcasts that a person who held the highest office in the land..... Read More.
Oak Hill/Herndon Entertainment
August 05 2023
Get in the fright-night mood with all new outdoor haunted trail at the Workhouse Arts Center Contents of this site are © Copyright 2023 Ellington. All rights reserved... Read More.
Towns Gentleman Patriarch Dies
August 04 2023
Arthur Stuart Nachman, patriarch of the Town of Herndon, died on Tuesday, July 25, at the age of 69, after a thirty-year battle with cancer. Arthur never lost sight of the three critical pillars of his life: family, Rotary, and community. And he passionately supported each. Arthur cherished his..... Read More.
Supervisors Recognize McLean HS "Its Academic" Team
August 04 2023
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recognized the McLean High School Scholastic Bowl Team for their "It’s Academic" championship with a resolution on Tuesday, July 25, requested by Supervisor John W. Foust (Dranesville), representing McLean. “It’s Academic” is recognized by..... Read More.
August 04 2023
My announcement last February that I would not be seeking re-election meant that when my current term ends on January 8, 2024, I will be officially retired. In the meantime, I am attending all interim meetings of committees and will attend a special session of the General Assembly if a..... Read More.
Oak Hill/Herndon Connection: July 26, 2023
August 02 2023
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Reston Connection: September 20, 2023
September 25 2023
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September 20 2023
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. Contents of this site are © Copyright 2023 Ellington. All rights reserved... Read More.
Reston Connection: September 13, 2023
September 15 2023
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Supervisors Adopt Reston Comprehensive Plan
September 15 2023
12, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted the new Reston Comprehensive Plan which includes updates to guidance for topics like affordable housing, open space and community health. The newly adopted plan applies to all 8,400 acres of Reston's planned community, including roads...... Read More.
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September 15 2023
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September 09 2023
11. Northern Virginia’s health care system could be overwhelmed by an influx of patients infected with the novel coronavirus, according to an assessment from the Harvard Global Health Institute. The projections show hospitals in Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria could quickly fill their..... Read More.
