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Mercia Hobson

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Earth Day 2022-April 22 & Arbor Day 2022- April 29

Invest in our planet & hope for the future.

The Town of Herndon celebrated Earth Day 2022 and Arbor Day 2022 at Runnymede Park on Saturday, April 23...

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Earth Day 2022-April 22 & Arbor Day 2022- April 29

Invest in our planet & hope for the future.

The Town of Herndon celebrated Earth Day 2022 and Arbor Day 2022 at Runnymede Park on Saturday, April 23.

Herndon Elementary Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Celebrating 60 years of BEElonging.

Herndon Elementary School (HES) held its 60th Anniversary Celebration (1961-2021) on Sunday, April 24.

FCPS to Consider Trust Policy

CASA members and allies speak out at rally and public hearing.

FCPS policy

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No Stopping School Board Naming New Division Superintendent

Student protests, petition and NAACP objections fail to derail the endgame.

School superintendent

Fairfax School Board’s Frustration Shows

Does the process diminish new superintendent’s appointment?

School Board

Fairfax County Budget Hearings

Comments favor funding for low-income and affordable housing, police and first responders pay increases, parks, and more.

Budget

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Coalition for TJ Files Emergency Request to Vacate the 4th Circuit Stay

Case alleges anti-Asian American discriminatory admissions process

Emergency request

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44th Annual Fairfax County Valor Awards

Valor is more than bravery or courage. It goes beyond what is expected.

Valor awards

2022 Shape of the Region Conference

‘Finding our way back to mental health.’

Mental health

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Helping to Feed Hungry Families

Stuff the Bus event brings in much needed food donations.

Stuff bus

One Bill for Town of Herndon and County Real Estate Taxes

Heads up businesses and residential property owners.

Tax bill

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Billion Dollar Question: When Will Silver Line Extension Open?

WMATA is actively hiring and training new employees, “also very key to getting the system up and going once it is opened."

Silver Line Status

New Deputy County Executive for Safety and Security Named

Board of Supervisors appoints former Fire and Rescue Department's assistant chief.

Appointee

Sheriff Ends Pre-Release Notice to ICE

Incremental steps matter.

ICE

New Deputy County Executive for Safety and Security Named

Board of Supervisors appoints former Fire and Rescue Department's assistant chief.

Executive named for county

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The Trail Is for All But the Railroad Was Racist

NOVA Parks unveils 'The W&OD Railway and Jim Crow Laws'

Railroad

New TJ Policy Invalidated in Fairfax County

Policy is discriminatory, writes judge in win for plaintiff, Coalition for TJ and Pacific Legal Foundation.

TJ School

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County Executive Presents FY 2023 Advertised Budget

Increase in assessed values for real estate and vehicles drive higher tax payments.

County budget

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Putting Wheels Under the DMV Skating Community in Reston

Sacred Roller Skate Supply Opens in Herndon

Roller skating

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Adopting a Senior Dog Could Be a Better Match, Really

One woman's passion and 'Tribute'.

Senior dogs

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Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Transitions From All Advanced Life Support System

Reintegration of the dual-tier EMS system, 12 stations impacted.

EMS transitions

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FCPS Initial ‘Test-To-Stay’ Pilot Results

Limited participation attributed to high vaccination rates.

Vaccination at Schools

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Herndon Considers Resolutions Touching Three Centuries, 1900-2100

A go for carnival, improvements for multimodality, education funds of $100K

Herndon funds

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Seeking Shelter: Changes in Housing Preferences

Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship at George Mason University School of Business presents.

Housing

Herndon Considers Parking on Town Streets

Safety and quality of life concerns noted, along with new ordinance and towing rules.

Parking on Street

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Impact of Vehicle-Bicycle Collisions in Fairfax Courts

FABB's discussion with Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney for Community Justice and Policy

Bike ruling

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Brabrand: 'Stay the Course'

We have a right to do things up until that right impinges or infringes on the rights of others.

Masks

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FCPS Takes Legal Action Challenging Gov. Youngkin's Ex. Order No. 2

County School Board files suit jointly with six other boards.

Executive order

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Herndon, a Look-Back and What's to Come

Start of long-delayed downtown redevelopment tops accomplishments.

A Look at Herndon

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Local Camping and Outdoor Store Opens in Herndon

Good Wolf Gear buys new and used gear and apparel.

Camping gear

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New Governor Revokes Mask Mandate for Schools

FCPS says masks requirement remains in effect.

Mask Mandates

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Return to School 2022

After a week of weather closures, FCPS opens with Covid-19 surging

Returning to school

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FCPS Faces Staff Shortages in the Face of Omicron

Superintendent pledges to keep students in the classroom, but it will “not be business as usual.”

School with Covid

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First Snow of the 2022 Season

Schools close for the third day on Wednesday.

Snow in Reston and Herndon

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Status: ‘Under Construction’ Herndon Downtown Redevelopment Project

'Breathing new life into the heart of Herndon.'

Construction

2022 Real Estate Forecast

Real Estate Forecast

2022 Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Forecast

Single-family homes in Arlington are still the hottest real estate ticket in town.

Realtors Forecast

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Herndon Winter Market 2021 Celebrates Holiday Season

Arts & crafts, local beer, Glühwein, food and live music attract 11,000 to the one-day event.

Herndon Winter Market

Herndon Town Council Approves Resolution

Accepts $5 million grant; the Dig is ON in Herndon.

Herndon dig

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Holiday Tree Lighting & Sing-Along in Herndon

Santa appears a no-show.

Tree Lighting in Herndon

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Two People Critically Injured in Herndon Fire

44 displaced when electrical event sparks fire; no working smoke detectors in apartment.

House Fire

Challenged Books, Ballooning Waitlists for Mental Health, ADA Playgrounds

What you might have missed at the Dec. 2 School Board meeting.

School Board

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Twenty-nine Years, the Reston Holiday Parade

One of the best holiday parades ushers in the season at Reston Town Center.

Reston Parade

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Linus Had His Blanket, Now 1,300 Locals Have Theirs

A weft of comfort and warp of love bind the woven flannel.

Linus

The Favorites of 2021

In 2021, the longing to return to the favorite places and events in our communities has never been stronger...

Rock on, Alex!

Great Falls teen 'nails it' performing with a local band.

Teen in Local Band

The Dog Daze of Summer

The Water Mine hosts canine water pandemonium.

Dogs Swim