Community Yard Sale and More This Weekend in Reston
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Reston Association is hosting a community yard sale tomorrow (Saturday). Eighty families will gather to sell a variety of items from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Families will set up…Reston News
Planning Commission Approves Isaac Newton Square Redevelopment Plan
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The Fairfax County Planning Commission unanimously approved a plan to redevelop Isaac Newton Square Thursday night, green-lighting another major mixed-use development near the Wiehe-Reston East Metro Station. APA Properties is…Report: Metro Orders Silver Line Builder to Halt Test Train Runs
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Metro officials have stopped Capital Rail Constructors from running test trains on the Silver due to concerns about construction flaws. The Washington Post reports that metro officials want to complete…Charity Walk to Help People Affected by Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis
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An upcoming walk aims to raise money to assist people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Take Steps, a national organization, plans to host charity walk on Saturday, Oct. 5,…New Lakeside Pharmacy Icons Exhibit Installed at Lake Anne Plaza
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After more than a year of restoration and fundraising, the Reston Historic Trust & Museum has installed new historic icons to honor Lakeside Pharmacy, one of the first businesses…Domestic Violence Action Center Open in Herndon
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A new Domestic Violence Action Center is now open in Herndon. The center will offer advocacy services as part of the Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center (1086 Elden Street). Before the…Del. Ken Plum: Legislating by Skulduggery
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This is an opinion column by Del. Ken Plum (D), who represents Reston in Virginia’s House of Delegates. It does not reflect the opinion of Reston Now. Last week while…Two Rabid Animals Found in Herndon
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Two animals located less than a mile apart have tested positive for rabies, according to the Fairfax County Health Department. Health officials are urging residents to stay away from wild…Amid Concern, Campus Commons Continues to Court Approval of Local Planning Committee
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New York-based TF Cornerstone will return to receive the Reston Planning and Zoning Committee’s blessing for its plan to redevelop nearly 12 acres of land near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station…IHOP to Open in Herndon Centre in October
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IHOP, an American pancake house restaurant chain that specializes in breakfast options, is opening next month in Herndon. The restaurant is expected to open in Herdon Centre, which is located…Gas Leak Caused by Crash with Construction Excavator
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Sunrise Valley Drive was closed yesterday (Tuesday) near the Herndon-Monroe Park and Ride garage, causing major back-ups in both directions. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority says a construction excavator hit…Following Amazon’s Move, Jurisdictions Band Together to Form ‘Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance’
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Ten jurisdictions from Northern Virginia are banding together to form the Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance. The regional partnership formalized earlier this week after successfully joining together to bid on…UMAI Ramen and Rice Bowl to Open This Weekend in Herndon Centre
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A new ramen restaurant is coming this month to Herndon Centre at 482 Elden Street. UMAI Ramen and Rice Bowl‘s soft opening date is set for Saturday, Sept. 21. The…Crime Roundup: No Major Incidents This Week
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The past week was unusually quiet week for crime. The Fairfax County Police Department and the Herndon Police Department released no reports of major incidents in the area. However, FCPD’s…TRAFFIC ALERT: Sunrise Valley Drive Closed for Emergency Repairs
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A portion of Sunrise Valley Drive is closed due to emergency road repairs. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, commuters are encouraged to use an alternate route between Colts…Land Acquisition for Van Buren Street Improvements Project Hits Snag
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Land acquisition is underway to make way for major improvements to Van Buren Street from Spring Street to Herndon Parkway. But five property owners have objected to the town seizing…Herndon Homecoming Parade Participation Deadline Approaches
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The deadline to participate in Herndon’s Homecoming Parade is approaching. Monday (Sept. 23) is the last day for organizations to register for representation in the parade on Saturday, Oct. 19.…Fairfax County Board Expected to Vote on Police Body-Worn Camera Program This Month
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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is expected to vote on a body-worn camera program for the Fairfax County Police Department later this month. If the board’s public safety committee…Lake Anne Plaza Business Owner Protests Hanging of Historic Pharmacy Icons on Damaged Wall
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The owner of a business at Lake Anne Plaza has filed a cease-and-desist order urging the Reston Historic Trust & Museum and the Lake Anne Condominium Association to temporarily halt…Community Celebrates ‘Mr. Bob’ for 40 Years at Hunters Woods Plaza’s Safeway
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Over the weekend, community members gathered at the Safeway in Hunters Woods Shopping Plaza as “Mr. Bob,” who has worked at the grocery store for more than 40 years, completed…Fairfax County Celebrating ‘Try Transit’ with Free Bus Fare and Prizes This Week
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The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is offering residents free bus fare and prizes this week to celebrate Try Transit Week, which is in effect through Friday. Fairfax County residents…Races This Saturday Raising Money for Aneurysm Research
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The yearly Susco charity races are around the corner. On Saturday (Sept. 21), the Susco family will host their 12th annual 8k and 2k in remembrance of their son, Tim, who died…Now Open: Mathnasium in North Point Village Center
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Mathnasium, a learning center that offers customized math tutoring, officially opened its doors in North Point Village Center today (Monday). Assessments for placement begin this week at the Reston location…Lake Anne Stand Up Paddle Board Triathlon and More This Weekend
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The first-ever Lake Anne Stand Up Paddle Board Triathlon is set to take place on Sunday (September 15) at Lake Anne Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. New Trail…Metro Board Flags Problems with Silver Line Extension Project
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Metro board members flagged several concerns with the Silver Line extension that could delay its expected opening date in July 2020. At a Thursday board meeting, the board heard a…Planning Commission Approves Plan for Residential Building Near Hidden Creek Country Club
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After last-minute amendments amid the threat of a deferral, the Fairfax County Planning Commission unanimously approved a proposal to replace an office building with 300 residential units Thursday night. The…Reston Artist to Debut Floral Quilt Installation Next Week
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A local artist will debut her floral quilts and fiber art at a new exhibit in Reston next week. Anne Smyers is the creator of “Sat It With Flowers,” an art…Two Men Arrested Following Robbery, Officer-Involved Shooting and Carjacking in Herndon
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Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) reported the arrests of Edward Raul Mejia Sandoval, 22, and Manuel Enrique Casco, 34, both of Maryland. They were arrested after robbing a local business…Not Your Father’s Car, Maybe, in Herndon
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The Herndon Rotary Car Show returned to the downtown district Sunday, Sept. 8 and introduced the public to vehicles built tough, those that dared to dream big, and those that…Jinya Ramen Bar to Open in Reston Town Center Next Year
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After a note about a future Reston location disappeared on its website earlier this year, Jinya Ramen Bar is solidifying plans to open in Reston Town Center next year. The…