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Weekend Discussion Topics
Before we head off into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the biggest stories (including notes items with big news) on Reston Now in recent days.<p>…
CopyrightCardboard Boat Regatta Returns to Lake Anne in August
For the second year, homemade cardboard boats will compete in the popular regatta at Lake Anne. All proceeds from the event on August 11 will go …
SailingTraffic Alert: Part of Lawyers Road is Closed Next Week
Commuters who travel on Lawyers Road should take alternate routes next week.<p>The section of Lawyers Road between Carhill Road and Gunnell Farms Drive …
TransportationBalducci's Food Lover's Market Kicks Off Weeklong Opening Celebration
After closing its location in The Spectrum in 2005, Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market has officially returned to Reston. The gourmet food retailed …
DemonstrationThis Weekend’s Deals & Events in Reston
Each Friday, Tim’s Reston sets the table with deals and events for the weekend ahead in Reston. <br>Highlights for the upcoming weekend</b> …
Home DepotFriday Morning Notes
<b>Fox5 comes to town</b> — Fox 5 DC is broadcasting their morning show live from 6-11 a.m. at Reston Town Center Pavilion. The feature is part of a weekly …
Memorial Day WeekendLocal Police Arrest Reston Man with Bag of Marijuana
A 20-year-old Reston man was arrested on Wednesday (June 20) in connection with a narcotics violation.According to the Fairfax County Police …
CrimeConstruction on New Office Building in Reston Station Begins
Comstock has begun construction on the next office building in Reston Station, located on the southwest corner of the plaza. The eight-story …
ArchitectureReston Hospital Center Awards Scholarship to High School Graduates
The medical staff of Reston Hospital Center awarded seventeen area high school graduates with scholarships this year. The awards are given to …
High SchoolSeries of Citations Draw Ire from Residents in Birchfield Woods Cluster
A series of citations about the design and maintenance of homes in the Birchfield Woods Cluster, a townhouse community built in the late 1980s, has …
Home OwnershipDel. Ken Plum: Virginia is for Loving
<i>This is an opinion column by Del. Ken Plum (D), who represents Reston in Virginia’s House of Delegates. It does not reflect the opinion of Reston Now.</i><p>…
Rights & FreedomsThursday Morning Notes
<b>Take note, Metro users</b> — Two summer capital improvement projects will disrupt service on the Red, Orange, Blue and Silver lines. During a 10-day …
Chamber of CommerceFox 5 DC to Air Morning Show from Reston Town Center
Fox 5 DC will broadcast their morning show live from the Reston Town Center Pavilion on Friday (June 22) from 6-11 a.m.The show is part of the …
Labor DayTo Close Funding Gap, County Board Approved $40 Million for Route 7 Widening
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will contribute up to $40 million to help close a funding a gap in the widening of Route 7.<p>The $278 million …
USDOTPet of the Week: Willow Grey
<i>This is a sponsored post from Becky’s Pet Care, a professional pet care service in Northern Virginia.</i>Meet Willow Grey, a Chihuahua mix puppy …
PetsCustom Ink to Open in South Lakes Village Center
Custom Ink, a company that offers custom apparel and t-shirt printing, is opening in South Lakes Village Center. The store will be located at the …
PrintingSave the Date: First Annual Reston Youth Splash and Dash
The first annual Reston Youth Splash and Dash will offer kids between the ages of 6 and 15 an introduction to a triathlon with a combination of …
SwimmingWednesday Morning Notes
<b>A local ‘dream house’</b> – This millennial couple used eBay, Craigslist and Ikea to design their dream house in Reston. The 29-year-old photographer and …
Performing ArtsSevere Thunderstorm Warning in Effect for Fairfax County
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Fairfax County until 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.<p>Wind gusts of up to 60 miles …
WeatherFairfax County Commits $1.2 Million for Downtown Herndon Redevelopment
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted today (Tuesday) to contribute $1.2 million for the redevelopment of downtown Herndon — an effort being …
Urban DesignBoard to Consider Dulles Toll Road Rate Increase for 2019
Commuters on the Dulles Toll Road could pay 75 cents more at the main toll plaza and 50 cents more at each ramp. The proposal will be presented to …
Toll RoadsCrime Roundup: Break-Ins Reported at Two Local Businesses
Local police continue to search for a man suspected of robbing a purse a woman and her five-year-old son as they walked home along a wooded path on …
CrimeCombined Properties Purchases Apartment Complex in Reston
Combined Properties, a D.C.-based company, has acquired Homestead at Reston, a 200-unit apartment complex at 12265 Laurel Glade Court. The deal was …
Mergers & AcquisitionsTuesday Morning Notes
<b>First Look: Wegmans</b> — Wegmans is coming to Brookfield Properties’ four million-square-foot redevelopment of the 36-acre Reston Crescent site. In a …
Artificial IntelligenceDelays Expected at Entrance of Wiehle-Reston East Garage
Commuters using the Wiehle-Reston East garage should expect delays this week.Construction equipment is being delivered to the site from today through …
CommutingReston Association Working Group Kicks of Meetings on Lakes, Docks and Boats
A Reston Association working group created to analyze rules governing lakes, docks and boats kicked off it meetings on June 13 (Wednesday).RA’s board …
BoatsTaste of Reston Festival Brings Food and Fun to Reston Town Center
Taste of Reston, Northern Virginia’s largest outdoor festival, took place on Friday and Saturday, bringing food and visitors to Market Street.The …
Chamber of CommerceLegal Insider: Future Employment Laws Hopefully Coming to Virginia
<i>This is a sponsored column by attorneys John Berry and Kimberly Berry of</i> <i>Berry & Berry, PLLC</i><i>, an employment and labor law firm located in Northern</i> …
Domestic ViolenceThis Week’s Deals & Events in Reston
Each Monday, Tim’s Reston sets the table with deals and events for the work week ahead in Reston. On Friday, we’ll catch up with Tim again with the …
Angry BirdsMonday Morning Notes
<b>Greats Falls and Reston soccer merge</b> — “The Reston Soccer Association and Great Falls Soccer Club merged in March of this year, combining to form one …
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