Stories for April 2017

Stories for April 2017

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Thursday, April 27

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Seeds of Change at Volunteer Fairfax

Volunteer Fairfax honors service award-winners at 25th annual ceremony

Fairfax County Board Approves Budget Mark-Up with 8-2 Vote

Final adoption of the county budget takes place on May 2.

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Mantua Remodeled Home Ranked Best in 11 States

Home will be open to the public April 29-30.

Wednesday, April 26

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New Fire Station Opens in Herndon

Station built on historic site, 680 Spring Street, Town of Herndon.

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Herndon Looks Forward to New Downtown

Community Outlook

Tuesday, April 25

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Helping Immigrants in Arlington

Advice about DACA, green cards, work permits and more.

Monday, April 24

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Fairfax County Moves Step Closer to Approving FY 2018 Budget

More funds recommended for Diversion First, schools.

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How to Solve Fairfax County’s Affordable Housing Dilemma

County seeks public’s ideas.

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Nursing Camp for High School Students

Campers will get a real-world view of the nursing profession.

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Fighting Summer Brain Drain

Academic camps keep minds engaged when school is out.

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Leading Globally Matters Locally

Connolly addresses Global Leadership Forum.

Opinion: Commentary: Your Summer, Your Child, Your Values

A time for parents to build humanitarian spirits.

Friday, April 21

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: March, 2017

In March, 2017, 76 homes sold between $1,350,000-$175,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: March, 2017

Wednesday, April 19

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South Lakes Track Athletes Break School, Meet Records

South Lakes Track Athletes Break School, Meet Records

GRACE to Present ‘Radcliffe Bailey: The Great Dismal Swamp’

GRACE to Present ‘Radcliffe Bailey: The Great Dismal Swamp’

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Herndon Easter Egg Hunt Draws Crowds

Children delight in the many activities offered by Herndon Parks and Recreation.

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Hilarities Ensue at Herndon High

The school presents “Guys and Dolls.”

Herndon Town Budget: No Tax Increase

Hearing to get public input on the town's proposed FY 2018 Budget on Tuesday, April 25.

Editorial: Mother's Day

The Connection is seeking submissions for its annual photo gallery.

Tuesday, April 18

Thursday, April 13

Reston Celebrates Founder's Day

53rd Anniversary of Reston's founding by Robert E. Simon Jr.

Reston Celebrates Founder's Day

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Best of Reston Raises $515K for Cornerstones

Celebration of giving back to serve people in need of food, shelter, affordable housing, childcare and other human services.

Best of Reston

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Healing Power of Laughter

Reduced Shakespeare Company returning to Reston.

Reduced Shakespeare Company returning to Reston.

Wednesday, April 12

Easter Egg Hunting at Herndon Pool

Children swim and dive for eggs during the Aqua Egg Hunt produced by Herndon Parks and Recreation Department.

Egg hunt at Herndon pool

Herndon-Monroe Garage Service Announcement

Herndon-Monroe Garage Service Announcement

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The Louder The Better at Percussion Works

Free after school programs at Herndon and Clearview El. Schools: Bucket drumming brings community together.

Bucket drumming after school

Tuesday, April 11

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Combatting Domestic and Sexual Violence

Fairfax County launches ‘Make the Call’ campaign.

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Design Center Educates Homeowners with Remodeling Plans

Open House, April 22, will feature three seminars, industry experts and New showroom.

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Report: Fairfax County Homeless Population Down 47 Percent

Budget woes threaten progress as the number of homeless people drops below 1,000 for the first time in Fairfax County.

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Easter Table Design Ideas

Local tastemakers offer spring table setting and centerpiece ideas.

Thursday, April 6

Leading by Example

Julie Casso: Volunteering has always been a big part of her life.

Julie Casso of Great Falls, makes a difference

Wednesday, April 5

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Immigration Enforcement Is Feds’ Responsibility

Clarifying county’s stance on immigration sparks sharp exchange among supervisors.

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FCPS budget presentation kicks off FY2018 public hearings.

‘The Best with What We Have’

Editorial Opinion: Another Step to Police Transparency

Opening up records of “unattended deaths” to families.

County Ready to Implement Next Phase of Diversion First

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An Evening With Classical Ballet

Classical Ballet Theatre

Hutchison Elementary Celebrates International Night

Art and performance foster a culture that values and respects diversity.

International night

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Herndon Equips Police with Body Cameras

Herndon Police Body Cameras

Reston Woman Sentenced for Providing Material Support to Terrorists

Reston Woman Sentenced for Providing Material Support to Terrorists

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Horsemanship Event a Celebration of Human and Equine Spirit

Students from Spirit Open Equestrian Program shine at Ride4SPIRIT.

Horse show

Tuesday, April 4

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Farewell to Circus ‘Big Top’

Last chance to see it in Northern Virginia.

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‘Hallelujah’

Retirement? Arlingtonians Are Busier than Ever

Doing what one wants.

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Awareness in the Midst of an Epidemic

Thriving Family Summit addresses drug addiction.

Monday, April 3

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Mid-Century Classic for Artful One-level Living

In the 1950s, Hollin Hills was a mecca for cutting-edge housing design; 60 years later, mid-century modern is a resurgent style ripe for nuanced improvements.

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Elaborating a Log Cabin

Retirees find special satisfactions in pair of art studios, and front porch with view.

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Fit for the Golden Years

Exercises for strength, endurance, balance and aerobics are key.

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Ending Homelessness: ‘It Can Be Done’

Housing and homeless services providers discuss “Complex needs and promising solutions.”