Small Lifestyle Changes Can Have Big Impact
Researchers found that moderate weight loss improves health.
Dropping as little as five percent of one’s body weight can lead to significant health improvements, according to a new study published in the Cell Metabolism journal.
Managing Medication Can Be Challenging
“Let’s Talk about RxSM” helps seniors avoid prescription drug mishaps.
It was around 2 a.m. on a frigid winter night when Janet Russell was awakened from her sleep by the sound of woman calling for help.
Four-Cent Tax Rate Increase, with Side of Vitriol
Reconsideration hours later gives same result; board will consider putting meals tax to referendum in November.
Tuesday morning, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted for a four-cent tax rate increase, advertising a tax rate of $1.13 per $100 of assessed value.
FTC Robotics Team Heads to East Super-Regional Championship
The rookie “Techie Titans”, a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics team from Nova Labs Robotics of Reston advanced to state championships in both Virginia and Maryland with multiple awards from regional tournaments.
Welcoming Spring in Reston
Family events and activities to look for.
As spring approaches, Reston will host a variety of events in early March.
Reston GRACE Celebrates Youth Art Month
Art exhibits at Reston gallery dedicated to the area’s youth.
The GRACE Art gallery at Reston Town Center has an exhibit featuring works from students from schools participating in the Center’s signature art education program, GRACE Art.
Letter: Importance of Voting for RA Board
To the Editor
It is time for that annual RA ritual: The election of members to the RA Board of Directors.
Reston: Fighting for Founder’s Village Center
Jefferson Apartment Group’s proposal for Tall Oaks to occur after market and economic viability study in April.
Reston Association Board member Eve Thompson has been so surprised by the Jefferson Apartment Group’s response to community input on Tall Oaks Village Center that she coined a new land use term.
Reston: Barking Up the Wrong Tree?
Reston Association to hear Longwood Grove community’s problems with barking dogs.
Moira Callaghan and more than 80 people from Longwood Grove wrote Reston Association to ask for help with “nuisance barking” coming from Baron Cameron Dog Park.
Commentary: Bills and More Bills
When change is needed we need to be willing to make that change.
If past history provides any indication, the 2016 session of the General Assembly will have considered nearly 3,000 bills and resolutions before its 60-day session adjourns in early March.
Reston, Herndon Polls See Steady Stream of Voters on Super Tuesday
“I believe this really is one of the most important elections in our lives.
Classified Advertising March 2, 2016
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Reston: Northern Virginia Restaurant Week
56 Restaurants in Northern Virginia Restaurant Week
From March 7 to 14, the third Northern Virginia Restaurant Week (NOVA Restaurant Week) will showcase many local eating establishments. Some 56 restaurants are expected to participate.
Springfield Veterinary Holistic Center offers extension to conventional medicine
Bettejeanne “BJ” Hammond much prefers the term “body work” to massage. “Open wine and get out the candles, that’s what people think of massage,” she said. “They think it’s to relax, but it’s so much more than that.”
Smokey the Toy Poodle of Reston
We have a 10-year-old toy poodle by the name of Smokey. He is the smartest, nicest dog you'll ever meet.
Lake Fairfax Neighbors Oppose Septage Proposal
Reston’s Richard Sheehe spent more than 90 minutes hearing engineers and county officials try to convince Reston residents why moving a Septage Receiving Site to a portion of Lake Fairfax Park would be ideal.
Finding That ‘Special Someone’ at Lake Anne
Reston adoption fair matches cats, families.
On Feb. 21, the Feline Foundation of Greater Washington (FFGW) arranged chairs, tables and cages in preparation for their monthly Reston cat adoption fair in the Just Cats Clinic at Lake Anne.
Breaking Ground for New Community at Reston Heights
Walkable residential, retail will span eight acres near future Metro.
The JBG Companies broke ground on VY, a 385-unit apartment community—along with 89,000 square feet of retail—in this next phase of the mixed-use neighborhood at Reston Heights.
Garage Fire Damages Reston Townhouse
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue responded to a fire on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 18 that started in the garage of a townhouse in the 11800 block of Mediterranean Court in Reston.