Safety Tips for Thanksgiving in Time of Covid
As the Thanksgiving and winter holidays approach, many residents may be wondering how to celebrate safely this season.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: In-Person Class: More Focused, Engaged
I am writing in response to the article titled “Addressing the Demands of Virtual University Classrooms ” published in your newspaper on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020.
Helping Families in Need this Holiday Season in Reston and Herndon
Cornerstones combines Thanksgiving Food Drive with Gifts for Kids.
Cornerstones was back at it again, ready to assist 1,000 Reston and Herndon families struggling to make ends meet this holiday season.
Opinion: Commentary: Legalizing Pot
When settlers to the Virginia colony in the seventeenth century discovered that they would not be able to walk about and pick up gold as some had been led to believe, they had to look around to find a way to make the colony economically sustainable.
Herndon, Reston Viewpoints: What Are You Grateful For on Thanksgiving 2020?
Herndon, Reston Viewpoints.
Talking Turkey, ‘Respectable’ Birds
Virginia has around 180,000 turkeys, elusive in the woods and fields.
Alan Warburton did a double take when he spotted a wild turkey ambling across his Mount Vernon yard in the Tauxemont community in April.
Opinion: Column: I'm Here to Report
As my brother, Richard, has often said: "If the oncologist is happy, then I'm happy."
Addressing the Demands of Virtual University Classrooms
Marymount psychology professor offers solution to distance learning obstacles
For some students and professors, the loss of in-person contact has disrupted higher education and the experiences that often accompany it.
Jeffrey McKay to Head VACo
Fairfax County board chairman elected president of statewide organization representing interests of Virginia’s 95 counties
Jeffrey McKay, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, was elected to serve as 2021 President of the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo).
In-Person Learning Delayed for Some Fairfax County Public Schools Students
Superintendent and staff update school board on return-to-school plans
A surge in COVID-19 cases in Fairfax County forced Fairfax County Public Schools to delay its planned return of in-person instruction for an additional 6,800 students on Monday, Nov. 16.
People, Parks, and Pandemics
It happened from the very beginning, as shopping centers, gyms and restaurants closed in the last half of March and news spread about the pandemic: people started gathering in parks.
School Building Closed? Try a Park
Families across Northern Virginia are challenged with online education.
Scouting for Food a Large Success in Reston
The annual Scouting For Food drive was a large success due to the generosity of Restonians.
Opinion: Commentary: Time for Being Thankful
Next week is the formal day set aside for thanksgiving.
Opinion: Column: As Second Opinions Go...
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