Wednesday, February 28
Are Lines of Understanding Replacing Battleground Lines in Reston?
Clock momentarily pauses for the proposed Reston Planned Residential Community (PRC) Zoning Ordinance.
Fulkerson to Leave CEO Position at Reston Association
Will act in a special advisory role effective March 1, 2018.
Tuesday, February 27
Opinion: Editorial: Hope for Expanding Health Care
Just say yes to $400 million, thousands of jobs and health care for 300,000.
New Kids in Town in Fairfax County
County executive proposes budget that fully funds schools and compensation for employees.
Mixed Success on Menstrual Equity in Virginia
Increased availability behind bars, but no tax breaks during back-to-school week.
Several lawmakers from Northern Virginia arrived in Richmond this year hoping to push a cause known as menstrual equity — making sure that feminine hygiene products are affordable, safe and available. But success has been mixed.
Thursday, February 22
Wednesday, February 21
Virginia Senate Might Torpedo Medicaid Expansion
Democrats still need to flip one more GOP senator to make it happen.
Usually it’s the state Senate that leads on progressive issues, and the House of Delegates kind of drags its feet. Not this year.
Gun Debate on Lockdown in Virginia
Democrats unable to gain traction on reform, despite new numbers in House.
When lawmakers arrived in Richmond last month, Democrats were hopeful that they would be able to use their new numbers to gain some traction on the gun debate. Now that the session is half over and the nation is reeling from yet another mass shooting, very little of their agenda has been accomplished at the Capitol.
Leidos to Expand in Reston Town Center
Fortune 500 Company takes the last office space in Reston’s urban core.
Body Worn Camera Pilot Program Launched in Fairfax County
Training and rollout beginning Monday, Feb. 19 in the Reston, Mason, and Mount Vernon districts.
Tuesday, February 20
Northern Virginia’s Report Card Unveiled
“Shape of the Region” Conference reviews area’s Opportunity Index and gathers leaders to discuss successes and challenges.
Diving into Black History with Books
Local educators suggest books to read in celebration of African American History Month.
Candlelight Vigil for Florida Shooting Victims
Protesters at NRA headquarters decry killings, demand lawmakers pass laws to stem gun violence.
Monday, February 19
Reston Home Sales: January, 2018
In January, 2018, 67 Reston homes sold between $1,350,000-$175,000.
Reston Home Sales: January, 2018
Sunday, February 18
A Stitch In Time
With the children out of the nest, Shafer Dobry is re-embracing her passion for fiber arts in a basement studio.
Saturday, February 17
Thursday, February 15
View from Coffin Corner
Extreme position on House floor enjoys a storied history.
As a freshman delegate in 1978, Ken Plum was assigned a desk in the far corner on the Democratic side of the House of Delegates — seat 17. It wasn’t the best vantage point in the House because about a third of the Republican members were totally out of view. The senior members took the seats at the back of the chamber near the center, sticking Plum in the corner.
Wednesday, February 14
Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Story
Eva Schloss, the 88-year-old step-sister of Anne Frank, speaks at GMU.
South Lakes High Students Win Art Awards
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers recognizes their talents.
Tuesday, February 13
Reston Teen Shines at Winter Olympics
Maame Biney, 18, of South Lakes High School makes quarterfinals.
Saturday, February 10
Friday, February 9
Virginia Lawmakers Play Whack-A-Mole with Predatory Lenders
Senate panel takes action limiting one kind of high-interest loan, leaving loophole for another.
By this time next year, high-interest lenders may be prohibited from making consumer finance loans — at least ones they find profitable at 200 percent interest. So that loophole may be closed by the end of the General Assembly session. But it seems likely lawmakers will leave Richmond this year creating no restrictions on open-end lines of credit, raising concern among some that lawmakers are playing a game of whack-a-mole.
Winning District Wrestling Championships
Liberty District Wrestling Tournament held at McLean High School.
Wednesday, February 7
Herndon Rotary Club to Honor Reston Resident Susan Ungerer
Tickets available for the 52nd Annual Recognition Banquet.
Dining: A Welcome Addition to Reston Food Scene
Willard’s Real Pit BBQ: A perfect setting for a super-casual meal.
Reston Association Announces Board Candidates
The who, what, where, when, and how as 13 individuals vie for four seats of the RA Board of Directors.
Reston’s African American History Explored
Rev. LaVerne Gill’s book profiles individuals who went through the struggles of early Reston and still love it and believe in it.
Sunset Hills Realignment Alternative Recommended
Board of Supervisors Public Hearing scheduled for March 6.
Monday, February 5
Friday, February 2
Thursday, February 1
Many Immigrant Stories But Similar Fears
Details of immigrant stories differ but the roller coaster of stress and uncertainty is the same.
Fairfax County Buildings’ Repurposing Debated
County considers vacant office space repurposing guidelines; public offers some “good ideas.
Effort to Force Diversity at TJ School Fails
Lawmakers reject bill that would have required governor’s school to admit poor students.