Stories for July 2017

Stories for July 2017

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Monday, July 31

Saving Your Skin

How to prevent sun damage while enjoying summer vacation.

Low-Turnout High-Stakes Special Election for School Board

Countywide at-large seat to be determined by Aug. 29 special election; early voting is underway.

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Sun Protective Clothing

Stylish, comfortable and good for you

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Watch Your Back This Summer

How to prevent, manage, and treat back pain.

Tuesday, July 25

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Snapshot

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Court Date Set in Murder of Reston Teen

Nabra Hassanen was killed after attending an overnight event during Ramadan.

Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

"With view in Mind"

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Seeing the World Through NuEyes

Reston 10-year-old receives device enabling him to see.

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Tank and Tinkerbell

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Celebrating Holly

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Northwest Federal Gives Back

Credit Union makes one of their largest donations to five community partners as part of 70th anniversary celebration.

Commentary: Keeping Our Heads Above Water

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RH Entertainment Calendar through August 1

Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar

Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar

Monday, July 24

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Victor the Vulture

Beating the Odds

Department of Family Services celebrates 2017 high school graduation.

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Fairfax County Pursuing Environmental Goals

Bulova hosts County Environmental Showcase.

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Behind the Badge

Police offer members of the media insight on a “Day in The Life” of local law enforcement providers.

Guest Editorial: Help End Domestic Violence

There were 1,483 calls to the domestic violence hotline in 2016, an average of 124 calls per month.

FCPS Students Win National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships

FCPS Students Win National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships

Tuesday, July 18

Editorial: Help Children in Need Go Back to School Prepared

Many opportunities to contribute; tax-free back-to-school shopping is Aug. 5-7 across Virginia.

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Restonian Brings Comedy to Lake Anne

Robin Dodd performs before full house at Café Montmartre, returns on September 23.

Independent Progressive: Decline of Community Newspapers

Monday, July 17

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Marching for ‘Sensible Gun Laws’

Hundreds rally outside NRA Headquarters for march to Department of Justice.

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Debating Future of Airbnb in Fairfax County

Supervisors are considering updating its zoning ordinance to allow short-term rentals

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Summer Book Clubs for Children

Ideal time to instill a love of reading, say experts.

Friday, July 14

Reston Home Sales: June, 2017

In June, 2017, 149 Reston homes sold between $1,200,000-$115,000. 130,000

Reston Home Sales: June, 2017

Wednesday, July 12

Week in Reston

Commentary: Balancing Our Budget Based on Needs

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Reston Boy’s Mission: Protect Marine Life

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Reston ‘Knights Of The Blind’ Celebrate Their ‘Crusade Against Darkness’

The Reston Lions Club celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Tuesday, July 11

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Lake Anne Hosts Roots Music Festival

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Adventure Abounds at Reston Regional Library

Summer Reading Adventure, Teen Cover Art Contest and more await patrons of Reston Regional Library who want some summer fun.

Opinion: Editorial: Problems for Public Health

Increasing the number of uninsured is bad for the rest of us, and the economy.

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Small Home Gets Big Honor

Old Town home is finalist in national contest.

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Redefining Space

Designer thinks outside the proverbial box.

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Recreating a Childhood Oasis

Home features chef’s kitchen and saltwater pool.

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Herndon Becoming ‘Dementia Friendly Community’

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly hosts Alzheimer’s Town Hall.

Monday, July 10

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Supreme Court of Virginia Sides with Car-Title Lenders

TitleMax, LoanMax and Fast Auto Loans will be able to keep details about their business secret.

How many cars did TitleMax repossess last year? What was the average loan amount for LoanMax? How many judgments did Fast Auto Loans obtain against people who were so hard up for cash that they handed over the title to their automobiles? That’s all information that these companies handed over to state regulators last year. But according to a new ruling from the Supreme Court of Virginia, it’s also information that these companies can keep secret.

Thursday, July 6

Give Blood, Save Lives

Critical blood shortage prompts Red Cross to issue emergency call for donations.

Critical blood shortage prompts Red Cross to issue emergency call for donations.

Wednesday, July 5

A New Music Festival Debuts at Lake Anne

Lake Anne Roots Music Festival hits Plaza July 8.

Commentary: Reston Association—Getting Back to Basics?

Independent Progressive

Commentary: Dismantling Virginia’s Ability to Care for Our Citizens

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Reston Association Board Fills Vacant Seat

Sridhar Ganesan appointed to fill at-large director seat, amid some controversy.

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Staying Cool at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston

Fourth of July weekend offers plenty of family-fun activities.

Tuesday, July 4

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A 2-Year-Old’s Fight for Life

Strangers made it possible for Audrey Bryan to return to normal life.

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Wellbeing: Meditation as Medicine

Practice linked to improvements in health.