Playa Bowls to Open Saturday at Reston Town Center
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As winter settles in and it gets a little colder outside, there’s a chance to reclaim a bit of the summer spirit with a new restaurant opening at Reston Town…Reston News
Del. Ken Plum: Legalizing Pot
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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. When settlers to…Thanksgiving 2020: What’s Open, and What’s Closed
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Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and with that brings closures around the county. Let’s take a look at what’s open, and what’s closed. All Fairfax County Government offices will be closed on…Early Morning Townhouse Fire in Herndon Under Control
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A townhouse fire on the 13300 block of Apgar Place that started this morning is now under control, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. When units got…Herndon Man Arrested in Shooting Death of Reston Resident
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A Herndon resident has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in the Town of Herndon that happened yesterday afternoon. Jason Byrd, 20, was arrested yesterday. (Wednesday) after the…Three-way Crash Injures Two in Reston, Fox Mill Road Closed
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A morning car crash in Reston involving three vehicles has left two people injured, including one with serious injuries. Both people were taken to the hospital, according to the Fairfax…Virtual Choir Set for Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration
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Although the pandemic changed plans for Reston Community Center’s Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration, a community-based virtual choir is in the works. RCC is partnering with Reston Community Orchestra,…Shooting Reported on Queens Court, One Person Seriously Injured
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Police are investigating a shooting that happened on the 1000 block of Queens Court this afternoon. According to the Herndon Police Department, one person was taken to the hospital with…Thanksgiving Options Still Available in Reston, Surrounding Area
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Thanksgiving is just a couple days away, and there are still a few area restaurants taking orders. In Reston, Founding Farmers Reston Station (1904 Reston Metro Plaza Drive) is offering…The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Announces 2020 Awards for Chamber Excellence
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On Nov. 19, The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce held its 2020 Awards for Chamber Excellence (ACE), recognizing the most engaged businesses, members and committees of the Chamber community over…Candidates Sought for Reston Association Board
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Reston Association is seeking candidates to fill three open seats on its Board of Directors. All RA members are encouraged to take part in the upcoming election, which takes place…Almost 3,000 FCPS Students Return to Virtual Instruction Due to COVID-19 Surge
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An ongoing local surge in COVID-19 cases has forced some Fairfax County Public Schools students to revert to online learning for the first time since FCPS started phasing in-person learning…Tuesday Morning Notes
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Reston Association Offers Update on Capital Projects — Chris Schumaker, RA’s director of capital projects, offers an update on recent capital projects, including the roof replacement at Uplands Pool and…Report: Barbershop-Bar Concept Eying Reston Location
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A barbershop-bar concept is reportedly working on deals in Reston, Bisnow reports. Scissors & Scotch is planning to expand in the area with several locations in Reston, Vienna and Loudoun…As Thanksgiving Nears, COVID-19 Cases Peak in Fairfax County
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As Thanksgiving approaches, Fairfax County reported the highest weekly average of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began earlier this year. The news comes as the county and state record peaks…Weekly Planner: Thanksgiving Food Drive, Carriage and Train Rides
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The Weekly Planner is a roundup of interesting events coming up over the next week in the Reston area. We’ve searched the web for events of note in Reston, Herndon…Fairfax County Prepares for Potential COVID-19 Vaccine
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The long awaited COVID-19 vaccine is reportedly on its way. On Nov. 9, Pfizer Inc. and its German partner BioNTech unveiled their preliminary results on a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer…Hospice Caregiver Charged with Sexually Assaulting Reston Patient
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An Arlington man has been charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a Reston-based hospice patient, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. An 80-year-old Reston man told…Reston’s 420’ Tower Is Apparently Good For A Different Kind of High
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We recently noted that Reston’s tallest building, going up near the future Reston Town Center Metro station, topped out at 420 (heh) feet. Man, we haven’t laughed that hard since…Detectives Charge Hospice Caregiver for Sexually Assaulting Patient
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Reston Police District – Detectives with our Major Crimes Bureau have charged Nizhamuding Jureti, 57, of Arlington with sexually assaulting a hospice patient in October. Detectives were first notified on…Top Stories This Week
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Before we head off into another weekend with COVID-19 abound, let’s take a look back at the biggest stories on Reston Now in recent days. Reston Homebuilder Donates $20 Million…Police Investigate Two Reckless Discharge Shootings
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The Fairfax County Police Department is investigating two reckless discharge incidents that took place on Nov. 14. According to the department’s weekly crime report, someone driving a car on the…Fairfax County Police Department Raises Donations for Children of Victims
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This holiday season, Fairfax County Police Department’s Victim Services is raising donations for children of victims involved in violent crimes. Victim Services at FCPD supports victims’ families in many ways,…Safety Concerns Dominate Hunters Woods Town Hall
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Neighborhood safety dominated a virtual town hall by Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn last night. The town hall was called to discuss the ways in which the Fairfax County Police Department…Reston Association Board Narrowly Approves $10 Assessment Increase
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Reston Association’s Board of Directors narrowly approved a $10 increase in next year’s assessment Thursday night. Four members of the nine-member board — Ven Iyer, Sarah Selvarag-D’Souza, Bob Petrine, and…FCPD Seeks Federal Grant for More Riot Gear
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The Fairfax County Police Department is seeking a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for additional non-ballistic riot helmets with riot face shields. With the unanimous approval of…Reston Association Prepares for Annual Lake Inspections Next Month
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Next month, Reston Association will be conducting its annual lake inspections on Reston lakes. The association announced the inspection in a press release Tuesday (Nov. 17). Starting the second week…Del. Ken Plum: Time for Being Thankful
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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. Next week is…Herndon Town Council Approves Amendment for Downtown Redevelopment
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After decades of discussion, proposals and delays, the town of Herndon has approved a final amendment to its comprehensive agreement with Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. to redevelop downtown. On Tuesday…Thursday Morning Notes
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Reston Company Buys Matchbox –Thompson Hospitality, a Reston-based company, has brought Matchbox out of bankruptcy with new ownership. The company expects to open a new location at Wiehe-Reston East. [WTOP]…