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Letter: Defenseless Before Developers

Bob Simon may cling to the notion of seven village centers each with multiple high-rise buildings, but nearly all the rest of us realize that this was, and is, a ludicrous idea on many counts. For one, the inadequate road system Simon created struggles to accommodate existing traffic.

Sustaining Virginia’s Future

Of all the sources of information I cite in my weekly columns, none is quoted as frequently as The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (www.thecommonwealthinstitute.org). The institute is an independent staff of professionals who do analyses of state public policies with particular attention to the impacts on low and moderate income persons. Their July 2012 report, Frozen in Time: Virginia’s Revenue System Can’t Pull its Weight, provides the documentation for this column.

Fairfax Fumbles Master Plan, Reston Future-Part 2

As the Progressive reported last time, Fairfax Supervisor Cathy Hudgins’ Reston Master Plan Task Force has stalled, failing to complete Phase 1 of its work—i.e., plans for development in the rail corridor. With the train arriving next year and no plan in sight, the County caved and is now telling developers not to worry about a plan, just bring in their plans so construction can proceed. If you wondered why Reston should become a self-governing town, watch as the County turns planning as well as building over to developers.


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Annual Lake Thoreau Boat Party

Lake Thoreau’s Boat Party, on Sunday, Aug. 26 consisted of various boats from the Lake Thoreau community tied up in the middle of the lake for a social gathering with friends and neighbors.

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Reston Photographer Wins National Honor

Reston won another national honor, thanks to the talents of a local professional photographer. Two weeks ago, CNN Money Magazine listed Reston as one of the top ten "Best Places to Live."

Reston Concert for Camp Sizanani

The Reston-based Global Camps Africa (GCA) hosts an evening of music and a chance to meet some of the people of Camp Sizanani, GCA’s residential camp for HIV/AIDS affected children in South Africa.


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An Excited, Nervous Start at Lake Anne Elementary

Five-year-old "excited, but shy," mom "happy and scared" on first day of school.

"I think this school year will be great. We have a great school community." --Blake Kohn, President, Lake Anne PTA

Column: Symptoms or just Sometimes

Making the best of a bad situation, that’s how I roll (I’m a Red Sox fan after all). Some days are easier than others, some symptoms/treatments/results are better than others. And some columns make more sense than others. But that’s cancer for you: an equal opportunity “screwer-upper.”

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ArtSpace Hosts Paint Herndon

Local adult, teen and youth painters take to streets Saturday.

Hannah Cameron Cadenazzi came into this year’s Paint Herndon with some big shoes to fill. Her sister Mhairi won the youth competition last year, and Hannah aimed to do the same thing: spend Saturday, Sept. 1, painting her entry for the annual art contest.


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Students GIVE Back in Big Way

Student-run educational nonprofit celebrates third year, expansion of services.

During his freshman year at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Kevin Cao had the opportunity to volunteer at Belvedere Elementary School in Falls Church. What he learned there is having impact around the Fairfax County School system to this day.

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Future of Golf Course Up for Grabs?

Reston Association, Reston Citizens Association speak out, Rescue Reston group formed.

While Reston National Golf Course is a destination throughout the region and recognized around the country for its Nike Golf Learning Center, its future has become a topic of concern for local residents. The owners of the course, RN Golf Management, requested information from Fairfax County earlier this year on the exact zoning regulations for the property on which the 166-acre course sits.

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Seahawks Off to Strong Start

South Lakes Field Hockey wins 3 of 4 at “Under the Lights” tournament.

Jessica Dowd is in her second season coaching the South Lakes field hockey team.


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Reston/Herndon Calendar, Aug. 29-Sept. 9

Send announcements to reston@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday for the following week's paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. For additional listings, visit www.connectionnewspapers.com.

Classified Advertising Aug 29, 2012

Read the latest Classified ads here!

Reston Home Sales: July, 2012

In July 2012, 120 Reston homes sold between $1,200,000-$89,900.

Reston Home Sales in July, 2012


Letter: ‘Work Sunday’s Thank-you

On behalf of the 20 local faith communities represented on the "Works Sunday" Committee, we write to express our heartfelt thanks to the extraordinary people of Reston and Herndon for their 17th consecutive year of wholehearted support of this unique day of charitable outreach and giving. As in years past, we can only marvel at their overwhelmingly generous response, and assure them of our gratitude, and that of the many people in whose lives they have made a real difference for the good.

Uncertain Future for School Reform

For more than a quarter century the Virginia School Boards Association has been sponsoring a summer program, the "Governor’s Conference on Education." Traditionally the governor has made an appearance as luncheon speaker, but the main program has been a series of small group presentations by teachers, administrators and others of successful practices they have used in their classrooms, schools, or public school systems.

Celebrating Hadassah

Reston resident contributes to the book on life-changing experiences.

Rebecca Krasnegor, of Reston, is one of the 101 authors published in Thin Threads: Real Stories of Hadassah Life Changing Moments, released in the month of August in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Hadassah.


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HoneyBaked Honors Reston Store Owner

HoneyBaked, a company with over 400 stores across the country, has named Reston business owner Roxie Curtis its Franchisee of the Year.

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Jared Box Project a Success

Jared Boxes are filled with small toys, books, games and well wishes to lift the spirits of chronically ill children and symbolize the importance of play. The project is named after Jared, a 5-year-old boy who battled cancer with courage. He died Nov. 12, 2000 while listening to his favorite song, "You'll be in my Heart."