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Reston Hospital Center Honored

Center receives the Healthgrades 2018 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award

Reston Hospital Center at 1850 Town Center Parkway in Reston is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2018 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award for superior care of women during and after childbirth.

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Crazy Fun at the Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta

Proceeds benefit the Reston Historic Trust & Museum.

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Reston Splash & Dash Will Make Children Feel Like Superheroes

Locally Acclaimed Musician Ted Graber to produce & entertain at the event.

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Reston Kid's Triathlon Attracts 200 Youth Athletes

Reston Association and Reston YMCA co-sponsor the event.

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Big Rigs Make Big Fun in Reston

RA's 19th Annual "Totally Trucks" Event: Who loves it better, the children or the parents?

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&pizza® Opens in Reston Town Center

"Work hard, live fast, order quick. Take the Culture – &pizza – to go" – &pizza's Brand Ethos

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Major Redevelopments in Reston Approved

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approves redevelopments North and South of Reston Town Center.

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Coming Soon to Herndon: Meows Corner, Cat Café

Hang out with friends, coffee, tea and cats to cuddle or adopt.

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Where Have All the Honeybees Gone?

Virginia General Assembly establishes the Beehive Distribution Program, after the shocking number of total winter colony losses.

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For Reston Nonprofit, Kids R First

School supply program reaches 23,500 Northern Virginia students.

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‘Inclusion Revolution’ Comes to Reston

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Virginia at Reston Town Center raises funds and awareness.

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Soapstone Connector Project in Reston Held by Historical Issues

Are there historical buildings or sites in the office park on Association Drive south of the Dulles Toll Road?

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Bryce Harper Comes to Herndon

Dedicates an All-Star Complex bearing his name at Fred Crabtree Park in Herndon before winning the Home Run Derby.

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Law Enforcement Torch Run to Be Held in in Reston

Event to support the athletes of Special Olympics Virginia.

Racially Charged Rant Goes Viral

Larry Butler, Acting CEO, Reston Association, condemns the man's remarks.

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Balducci's in Reston Town Center Grand Opening

Gourmet market offers "the finest, the freshest, the most flavorful foods in the world."

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Reston Hospital Center Awards Scholarships

Students recognized for their academic excellence and passion for careers in healthcare.

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Taste of Reston 'Savors the Flavor of Reston'

Tens of thousands turn out for the food, vendors, family fun and carnival.

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Chalk on the Water Brings Artists, Art Lovers to Reston’s Lake Anne

Open air setting allows spectators to naturally engage with ‘artists in action’ and see how works of art evolve.

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Reston Concerts on the Town Draw Large Crowds

The free concert series is a hit with locals and out-of-towners.

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Second Pedestrian Hit and Killed in Reston

FCPD Reston District station continues newly implemented pedestrian safety campaign and steps up enforcement.

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Beauty for All the Senses in Reston

Reston Chorale showcases five gardens of distinction in four local neighborhoods.

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Reston Sprint Triathlon Attracts 1,050 Participants

John Chambers, 41, wins First Place with a time of 55:23; Zoe Van Winckel 16, wins First Place as a female with a time of 1:00:42.

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Rainbows Everywhere in Reston

The first ever Reston Pride celebrates the vibrant local LGBTQ community.

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Reston BioBlitz 2018 Goes Down in History

BioBlitz documents as many plant and animal species as possible and finds threatened conservation species in Reston.

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Reston Hosts ‘A Star-Spangled Salute’

Reston Town Center comes alive with patriotic songs and music over the Memorial Day weekend.

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Gardens of Note is This Saturday, June 2 in Reston

Funds to benefit The Reston Chorale.

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Dance Theatre on Adrenaline in Reston

Sean Dorsey Dance unpacks trans/queer perspectives with sass and playful humor.

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Local Musicians Release Their New Album

Singer/songwriters Kathleen Huber and Tom Bodine are members of the Reston/Herndon Folk Club.

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Reston to Host BioBlitz 2018

Citizen-scientists sought in a real-world ‘Pokémon Go for Nature.’

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Two Reston Pools Open Before Memorial Day

Enjoy a splash of summer fun now.

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Small Businesses Play a Critical Role in Reston

What do 'Little Boxes' offer patrons, how do they do it and what do they need to thrive?

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Paw-sitively Fun at Reston Town Center

Outdoor festival brings together local businesses, animal rescue groups and pet lovers.

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Remembering and Honoring Nabra Hassanen

‘Being human means having a heart, toward any race or religion,’ said 18-year-old Abdel-Latif of Palestine.

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Newly Constructed Lakeport Dock Expected to be a Reston Community Gem

It takes a community to build a dock.

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Meet the Farmers at the Reston Farmers Market

The 2018 Reston Farmers Market opens.

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VDOT Wants to Hear from You

Submit written comments regarding the Hunter Mill Bridge over Colvin Run.

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‘The Cornerstones’ of Community Honored at 2018 Best of Reston Awards

Individuals, organizations and businesses build a community and help raise funds to support the mission of Cornerstones.

Registration Opens for Bike to Work Day 2018

A record number of cyclists in the Washington area anticipated to participate.

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So Many Ways to Celebrate Reston’s Founder’s Day 2018

Reston turns out to live, work and play in the sun.

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Free Tax Preparation Assistance in Herndon and Reston

Available for families and individuals earning $54,000 or less in 2017.

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Aldrin Elementary Students Win Top Award at State Championship

The team is invited to compete in the 2018 Vex World Robotics Competition, but needs financial support.

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Battalion Chief Turns Chick-fil-A Owner in Reston

High winds and drizzle do not deter campers for the signature 'Chick-fil-A First 100.'

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South Lakes High’s Alston Receives the 'Respect the Game' Award

Alston exemplifies sportsmanship on the field, citizenship off the field and leadership in all endeavors.