Stories for October 2017

Washington West Film Fest in Reston

Actor Robert Duvall, Clive Davis arrive on the red carpet.

Boo and Brews Festival at Lake Anne

Howl-o-ween Pet Costume Contest, Music, and Beer Gardens at all the Restaurants.

Results Announced from RCC Preference Poll

Reston Community Invited To See ‘Police Toys’

Reston District Station hosts Open House.

Real Estate Developer Acquires 1 of Reston’s 2 Golf Courses

Suspect Charged 22 Years After Alleged Sexual Assault of Four Women in Reston

Commentary: Election Season Jitters

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Northam, a Steady Hand for Governor

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Don’t Give Your Power Away: Vote

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: We Should All Kneel

Commentary: Poll Favors Housing

Voters strongly believe that people who work in their community should be able to find a home there.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Dishonest and Misinformed

Editorial: Don’t Stay Home

Your vote counts this round; nation is watching.

Who Will Help Dreamers and Refugees?

Individuals, religious groups and other organizations share same goal.

Providing SoberRide on Halloween

Facing – and Fighting – the Opioid Crisis

Connolly and Bulova host Opioid Crisis Roundtable.

Shifting Political Battlefield for Virginia General Assembly

Solid blue urban areas separated by political beltway from solid red exurbs.

Northern Virginia has more competitive seats than any other part of the commonwealth, a ring of districts that forms a beltway of sorts separating the inner solid blue in Arlington and Alexandria from the solid red in rural and exurban seats in Loudoun and Prince William. That puts Fairfax County squarely in the driver’s seat this November, when Democrats hope to pick up seats in an election that has balanced local issues like schools and roads with the ongoing reaction to President Donald Trump.

Room of Restonians: 'We Don’t Want This'

The Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning-proposed amendment would alter the zoning regulations by changing the density cap in Reston for areas that are zoned Planned Residential Community (PRC) District. Restonians are trying their best to stop it in its tracks.

Commentary: Independent Progressive: Reston Farmers Market Open thru Dec. 9

Commentary: Staycation II

Man Charged with Luring Victim with Job Ad, Sexual Assault

Fairfax County Marks Completion of Colvin Run Stream Restoration

Defendant Accused of Murder Gets New Legal Representation

FCPS Superintendent Embarks on Q-and-A Tour

Commentary: What To Do Against the ‘Nightmare Scenario’?

Boosting a Child’s Self-Esteem

A positive self image is a lifelong gift.

‘Middle-Class Joe’ Campaigns for Northam in Reston

Democratic gubernatorial campaign touts free community college.

Lighting the Night in Reston

Light the Night walk in Reston to raise $3.5 million for leukemia research.

Reston Home Tour Offers ‘A New Perspective’

Nabra Hassanen's Parents Come Face-To-Face with the Accused

Fairfax County grand jury indicts; County Commonwealth’s Attorney plans to pursue death penalty.

Raising Funds To Honor Veterans

Commentary: Shades of the Old South

It is always important to vote, but it is more important than ever this year.

Inside D.C. Design House

In its 10th year, showcase home raises money for charity.

House District 40 Shows Republicans Still Competitive in Clinton Districts

Democratic newcomer Donte Tanner faces uphill climb against incumbent Tim Hugo.

Democrats are energized, and they’re targeting Republican-held House districts that Hillary Clinton won last year. But House District 40 shows what an uphill climb this year will be for them.

Commentary: Independent Progressive: Community Center Class Leads to France

Commentary: Building A New Economy

Reston Pumpkin 5K Race Caps Off Festive Weekend

Restonians Enjoy Taste of Fall

Enduring Musical About Love and Society from Reston Community Players

“Aida” arrives at CenterStage.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Time to Speak Up for Reston

Rescue Reston Hosts Golf Classic To Pay Legal Fees

Rescue Reston Hosts Golf Classic

Conversation Brews During ‘Coffee with A Cop’ Day

Coffee with a Cop

Painting on the Plaza Winner

Faith Community Finds Comfort After Mass Shooting in Las Vegas

Transportation Alternatives Presented in Reston

More and more companies and people are looking for rideshares, carpools, and metro access for a better way to commute.

Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar through October

Deadline to Establish 2018 Assessment Rates Looming in Reston

Commentary: Reston Association Director: 'Hold The Line At 13'

Commentary: Too Close for Comfort

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fresh Voices Kept Off Stage

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fairfax County Steps to Limit Unsustainable Pension Liabilities

Guest Editorial: Challenges Remain for Police Reform

Includes communications and body cameras.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Not Red Or Blue Issue

Senior Talent Performs to Full House

From line dancing to modern dance.

Senators Meet with Leaders of Industry

In joint appearance, Warner and Kaine talk business in Northern Virginia.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says Gov. Terry McAuliffe should pick one region of the commonwealth to compete for landing a second Amazon headquarters in Virginia instead of trying to cheerlead for three different areas simultaneously. U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says the federal government should be allowed to negotiate drug prices through Medicare to bring down the cost of prescriptions. These are some of the revelations that Warner and Kaine dropped on industry leaders this week at a meeting of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce.