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Reston Then and Now: Reston Town Center
restonnow.com - Vernon Miles
If there’s an area that represents the opposite of the sleepy, village-style Lake Anne, it’s the Reston Town Center. Like we did with Lake Anne, …
Weekend Discussion Topics
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
Before we head off into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the biggest stories on Reston Now in recent days.• Pottery Barn Set to Close in Reston …
North Hills Tennis Courts Among Uncompleted 2018 Capital Projects
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
A little more than half of Reston’s capital projects were finished this year, with the renovations of the North Hills tennis courts among the …
Performing Arts
New Art Exhibit and More This Weekend in Reston
restonnow.com - Vernon Miles
For those interested in arts or crafts, there’s plenty to do around Reston this weekend.The Greater Reston Arts Center will host a grand opening …
Zoning
Reston Association Continues Opposition to Proposed Zoning Changes
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
Reston Association’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to continue its opposition to a proposed zoning amendment, which would increase Reston’s …
Here’s What to Do in an Active Shooter Situation, According to Fairfax Police
restonnow.com - Vernon Miles
“Nothing in your hands. Obey commands.”The Fairfax Police Department has released a short video via Facebook Live giving instructions on what to do …
Candles
Friday Morning Notes
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
Candle making workshop for kids — Bring your kids to the Walker Nature Center to learn where wax comes from and how to dip a pair of candles. Kids …
Google Maps
Police Searching for Man Who Robbed Sunoco in Herndon Last Night
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
Police are searching for a man who robbed the Sunoco in Herndon yesterday night.A man wearing a mask entered the gas station at 11:30 p.m. on …
Reston Lakes Lowered for Annual Dive Inspection
restonnow.com - Vernon Miles
If Reston’s lakes have seemed a little low to you lately, don’t worry, you’re not crazy.The Reston Association is running its annual dive inspections …
Prince William
Flood Watch Issued for Fairfax
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The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch today (Dec. 13) from Friday evening to Saturday afternoon for Fairfax and much of the D.C. …
Real Estate
Reston Real Estate: Just Listed
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This is a sponsored post by Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.Just 14 new properties were listed in Reston this past week. Inventory is painfully …
Google Maps
Virginia Tire and Auto to Replace Closed Bank Branch in Herndon
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
Virginia Tire and Auto may open next year at 199 Elden Street — the former Cardinal Bank branch spot.The Herndon Town Council approved on March 13 …
Assisted Living
Retirement Community at Hunters Woods on Track for Spring Opening
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, a senior living community under construction near the Hunters Woods Village Center, is on track for its spring opening …
Gingerbread
‘Gingerbread Man’ is Coming to Scrawl Books This Saturday
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
Kids can meet the Gingerbread Man at Scrawl Books in Reston Town Center this coming weekend.Author Laura Murray will read and sing from her …
United Airlines
Virginia Lawmaker Unveils Bill to Lower Dulles Toll Road Hikes
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
Del. Elizabeth Guzman unveiled a bill yesterday that would lower the tolls on Dulles Toll Road, one month after toll hikes got approved for next …
U.S. Marines
Thursday Morning Notes
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
Tinsel ‘n Tinis — Don your cocktail or business attire and head to the Signature at Reston Town Center tonight from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the annual …
Fire Fighting
Locals Can ‘Adopt’ Fire Hydrants in Fairfax County
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
Residents and business owners can help firefighters potentially save lives by “adopting” fire hydrants.Fairfax County’s “Adopt-A-Hydrant” program …
Traffic Safety
Starting Friday: Free Holiday Lyft Rides to Combat Drunk Driving
restonnow.com - Vernon Miles
Local nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) and ridesharing app Lyft are again partnering to offer free rides during the holiday …
Zoning
Reston Association Set to Oppose PRC Zoning Amendment Tomorrow
restonnow.com
Reston Association is set this week to take up contentious proposed zoning changes that would increase the population density in Reston. This upcoming …
Short Hair
Pet of the Week: Buster
restonnow.com - Sponsor
Meet Buster, a domestic short hair kitten available for adoption locally.Here is what his friends at Little Buddies Adoption and Humane Society have …
USDOT
Paid Parking Under Consideration for Reston, Tysons
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is gearing up to study parking management options, which could add paid parking in Reston and …
Civil Rights
Del. Ken Plum: What is Your Opinion?
restonnow.com - Del. Ken Plum
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 …
Farmers Market
Lotte Plaza Market Opened in Herndon Centre Last Friday
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
Ethnic grocer Lotte Plaza Market officially opened last Friday (Dec. 7) in Herndon Centre.Located at 490 Elden Street, Lotte Plaza Market joins a …
TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident on Route 602 Causing Delays
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
An accident involving two vehicles on Route 602 by Bowman Towne Drive is causing lane closures and delays.Both northbound lanes on Route 602 (Reston …
Brokerage
Wednesday Morning Notes
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
Watch the ghosts from Christmas Past, Present and Future — Join the Reston Association on a chartered bus trip at 12:45 p.m. to see the performance …
James Madison
Crime Roundup: Herndon Man Arrested for Public Intoxication
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
Loudoun County police arrested and charged a Herndon man with public intoxication yesterday (Dec.10).Deputies arrived at SpringHill Suites at the …
Townhouses
Electrical Malfunction Ignites Reston Townhouse on Fire
restonnow.com
A fire broke out in a Reston townhouse on Sunday evening after an electrical malfunction with the wiring leading to a ceiling heat lamp fixture in …
Real Estate
Reston Real Estate: The Corridor 2.0
restonnow.com - Sponsor
This is a sponsored post from Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate. For a more complete picture of home sales in your neighborhood, contact her on …
University of Pennsylvania
Reston Association Hires CEO After Nine-Month Vacancy
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
The Reston Association has found a permanent chief executive officer, filling one of its several vacant positions, including chief financial officer …
United Methodist
Herndon Resident Chad Thompson Joins Race for 86th District Seat
restonnow.com - Catherine Douglas Moran
Chad Thompson, a public affairs consultant who lives in Herndon, announced today (Dec. 11) that he will vie for the Virginia House of Delegates seat …