Stories for September 2017

Stories for September 2017

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Wednesday, September 27

Commentary: Independent Progressive: Will Virginia Pols Give Up GERRYmandering?

Commentary: Fairfax County at 275 Years

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New U.S. Citizens Welcomed at Lake Anne Multicultural Festival

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Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar through mid October

Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar

Tuesday, September 26

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Walking Against Alzheimer’s at Reston Town Center

The Alzheimer’s Walk in Reston raises more than $267,000.

Opinion: Editorial: Dire and Urgent

Does current repeal effort set the stage for billions in tax cuts for the wealthiest?

Monday, September 25

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The Last DACA Clinic

Applications for renewals must be filed by Oct. 5.

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Oktoberfests and Fall Celebrations Need Oompah

Music of Alte Kumpel captures the season.

Friday, September 22

Reston Home Sales: August, 2017

In August, 2017, 108 Reston homes sold between $1,390,000-$167,500.

Reston Home Sales: August, 2017

Wednesday, September 20

Commentary: Never Armed Enough!

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ChalkFest Brings Public Art to Reston Town Center

Families, professional artists, and individuals shared chalk art on the streets.

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Running, Walking to Heal in Reston

Annual 8K Race at South Lakes High commemorates Reston runner lost to brain aneurism.

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Music of Hope and Inspiration in Reston

Quetzal to perform at Reston’s CenterStage.

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Rorschach Politics

Candidates for governor present inkblots on everything from the economy to Confederate statues.

The campaign for governor is a bit like a Rorschach test as the candidates close in on the final stretch toward Election Day. Democrat Ralph Northam and Republican Ed Gillespie are presenting a series of inkblots to voters about everything from the health of the economy to the value of Confederate statues.

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Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar through Oct. 8

Entertainment Calendar

Tuesday, September 19

Editorial: Voting Every Year, But Always Critical

League of Women Voters provides forums to learn about the candidates.

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Commentary: Taking the Call

Commentary: Playing Fantasy Politics

Monday, September 18

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Infant/Toddler Appreciation Luncheon

34th Annual Infant Toddler Family Day Care Provider Appreciation Celebration honors childcare workers.

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Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Rolls Along

Green Acres Senior Center hosts bocce competition.

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New Year, New Teacher

How to identify effective teachers.

Wednesday, September 13

Commentary: We Should Know Better

Commentary: Independent Progressive: Fairfax County Police Oversight Begins

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In 86th District: Fighting the System or Ineffective?

Republican Linda Schulz challenges incumbent Del. Jennifer Boysko.

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Another Reston Association Director Resigns

At-Large Director Ray Wedell is the third director to resign from the RA Board this year.

Another Reston Association Director Resigns

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A Taste of Napa Valley in Reston

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants offering upscale dining experience.

Dining

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From Waxed and Classic to Dull and Utilitarian

Herndon Car, Truck, and Bike Show draws enthusiasts.

Car show

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New Turf Field Celebrated At Bready Park

New Turf Field Celebrated At Bready Park

Tuesday, September 12

Opinion: Rosh Hashanah — Not Just a New Year

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Fill the Boot 2017: One For The Record Books

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Senior Olympics Athletes Gather for Opening Ceremonies

Tennis and indoor track last weekend.

Monday, September 11

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Enlarged and Updated

1970s Fairfax kitchen gets a makeover.

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Designers for DC Design House Revealed

Local tastemakers selected to give home a makeover for charity.

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The Psychology of Color

Using color to set the mood in a space.

Thursday, September 7

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Senior Living Special Focus edition publishing soon

The Connection Newspapers, Alexandria Gazette Packet, Potomac Almanac, Centre View and Mount Vernon Gazette Senior Living Special Focus edition is publishing the week of October 4, 2017.

Wednesday, September 6

Commentary: Disparity, Poverty Hidden by Communities’ Wealth

“How hard would it be for someone to invite me in for a bowl of soup?”

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Healthy and in Season

From juicy apples to hearty cabbage, how to reap the health benefits of fall produce.

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Fairfax County Short-Term Rentals Debated

State Sen. Scott Surovell: County late to regulate short-term rentals.

Commentary: State of the Commonwealth - 2017

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School Community Fights Hunger in Reston

South Lakes PTSA kept students in need fed all summer.

Week in Reston

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Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar through September

Entertainment Calendar

Tuesday, September 5

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Reston Sisters Spread Rays of Hope

Cara and Jenna Ainge create collection of jewelry to raise money for cancer research.