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Mercia Hobson

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A Jewel With Uncomfortable Truths in Herndon

Cast reactions to staged reading of ‘Herndon Town,’ part of 2019 Herndon Arts Week.

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No More Curbside Pickup for Glass in Northern Virginia

Residents will have to take their glass bottles and jars to a purple bin.

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Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Stations Host 2019 Open House

Plan and practice your fire escape.

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Building Community that Works for Everyone

Maj. Gen. Carl H. McNair Jr. receives community leadership award.

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Sprouts Farmers Market Arrives in Herndon

Customers swarm the store, the first in Virginia.

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Herndon-area Nonprofit Improves Lives

Grant award helps assist the most vulnerable immigrants in our community.

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Running for Many Reasons in Reston

Charity 5K ‘Makes It All Better.’

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2019 Reston Multicultural Festival

Naturalization Ceremony: Diversity is what makes us strong.

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s Held in Reston

Leading the fight for Alzheimer’s first survivor.

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Fairfax County Candidates Speak Out at Forum

Vying for county chairman and at large school board member.

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What’s Car-Loving NOVA To Do?

Not more lanes, not more tolls.

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Reston Community Identity Preserved

Lakeside Pharmacy Icons refurbished and reinstalled in new location.

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Final Run for the Susco 8K: Running With Tim

Costs increase, sponsorships decrease.

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First Ever Stand Up Paddle Board Triathlon Held in Reston

Organizers toss out swimming.

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Chalk One Up for Chalk Fest at Reston Town Center 2019

Public Art Reston makes their mark.

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Area Activists Demand: ‘Defund Hate’

Congress resumes, local protestors stand with immigrants.

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A Refresh for RTC?

Lips are sealed.

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Local Woman Rocks International Pop Culture Convention

Pushes for parity in the film industry at San Diego Comic-Con 2019.

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Humanoid Robot Shakes Things Up

Too short for the teller line, Pepper converses across generations.

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ARTSFAIRFAX Awards $396,703 to 37 County Organizations

Opens local doors for artistic expression.

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Feeling the Blues, Touched by Jazz’s Golden Age in Reston

13th Annual Lake Anne Jazz & Blues Fest.

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Detectives Seek Public's Help

Info sought in December 2018 fatal pedestrian crash of Reston South Lakes HS teen.

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Obituary: South Lakes High School Teacher Remembered

Community recalls a man who served God, family and his students.

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Northern Virginia Law Enforcement Challenge Awards Presented

Local police and special law enforcement agencies awarded for best traffic safety programs in the state.

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Reston Built To Live, Work and Play

Then, now and in the future.

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The Year of Panther Power at Langston Hughes Middle School

"One Community, One Family" during construction.

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Children Shop with the Sheriff

Pride and positive interaction with law enforcement as students get needed gear.

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Suicide and Trauma Sound Alarm for First Responders

Fairfax County Chief of Police takes action to relieve stress and encourage officers to ask for help when needed.

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Volunteerism At Its CORE

Second annual Reston Superhero Splash & Dash introduces young athletes to multisport lifestyle.

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Imposing Art in Herndon, Humble Reston Artist

After nearly 50 years, a light shines on the artist and his works.

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Looking Cool for School in Herndon and Reston

Salon gives free haircuts to local students.

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Thousands Watch Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta

Men, women and children climb aboard and race to benefit Reston Historic Trust & Museum.

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National Night Out 2019 in Reston

Police and community partnerships strengthened.

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Literary Voice for All

Step out of the bubble – bridge the gap between five generations.

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The Chance to Climb Aboard in Reston

Reston Association presents Totally Trucks.

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Making the Right Choices: Involvement and Academics

South Lakes graduate receives a surprise $200,000 scholarship.

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Proposed Site Revisions for RTC North Plan

Curvilinear streets and parks in forested areas suggested.

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From the Field to the Universe

Herndon High athlete turned sci-fi author.

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Youth-powered Community

In Fairfax County’s 71st 4-H Fair and Carnival, community’s young people shine.

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Murder at Hunters Woods Investigated

Hudgins holds Community Meeting to assure residents.

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Rainbow Flag Flies at Reston Church

“We will not be stopped by acts of hate,” said Rev. Dr. Debra W. Haffner

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Reston Community Center Board Seeks Budget Input

Commercial properties share costs for RCC equally.

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Free Concerts Build Community in Herndon

Music at Arrowbrook Park Concert Series kicks off.

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The End of Small Change Consignment in Reston — Or Is It?

Iconic children's clothing and toy consignment closes at Lake Anne Plaza.

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Patriotism, BBQs & Basking in the Hot Sun at Lake Fairfax

Independence Day Celebration offered more than fireworks.

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Free Food and BBQ Lunches

Programs provide consistent access to adequate food.

For some households in the community, summer vacation can mean food insecurity, as consistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources.

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Environmental Change Through Youth Games and Activities

Fifth Annual Fairfax County Environmental Education Conference held.

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Hard Day's Night Rocks Reston Pavilion

Beatlemania hits Reston Town Center

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