Stories for October 2017

Big On Salad and Healthy Eating in Herndon

Food Day held at Herndon Elementary.

Herndon Town Council Approves Agreement on Downtown

Construction anticipated to begin in 2019 and estimated to be completed in 2021.

A Kitchen Table Talk – Boysko’s Youth Forum in Herndon

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Northam, a Steady Hand for Governor

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Don’t Give Your Power Away: Vote

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: We Should All Kneel

Commentary: Poll Favors Housing

Voters strongly believe that people who work in their community should be able to find a home there.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Dishonest and Misinformed

Editorial: Don’t Stay Home

Your vote counts this round; nation is watching.

Who Will Help Dreamers and Refugees?

Individuals, religious groups and other organizations share same goal.

Providing SoberRide on Halloween

Facing – and Fighting – the Opioid Crisis

Connolly and Bulova host Opioid Crisis Roundtable.

Shifting Political Battlefield for Virginia General Assembly

Solid blue urban areas separated by political beltway from solid red exurbs.

Northern Virginia has more competitive seats than any other part of the commonwealth, a ring of districts that forms a beltway of sorts separating the inner solid blue in Arlington and Alexandria from the solid red in rural and exurban seats in Loudoun and Prince William. That puts Fairfax County squarely in the driver’s seat this November, when Democrats hope to pick up seats in an election that has balanced local issues like schools and roads with the ongoing reaction to President Donald Trump.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Boysko for 86th

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Honoring Barbara Rose Johns

FCPS Superintendent Embarks on Q-and-A Tour

Commentary: What To Do Against the ‘Nightmare Scenario’?

Boosting a Child’s Self-Esteem

A positive self image is a lifelong gift.

Herndon Downtown Redevelopment Attracts Standing-room Audience

Town Manager outlines the agreement and provides answers to questions from the public.

Paying Tribute to Veterans in Herndon

Raising Funds To Honor Veterans

Herndon Equips New Parking Enforcement Officer with Tech

Retiring from Herndon to Fulfill Duties in Ghana

Fox Mill Elementary Hosts Japanese Exchange Students

Hornet Pride Goes on Parade in Herndon

Event draws nearly 1,500 participants.

Inside D.C. Design House

In its 10th year, showcase home raises money for charity.

House District 40 Shows Republicans Still Competitive in Clinton Districts

Democratic newcomer Donte Tanner faces uphill climb against incumbent Tim Hugo.

Democrats are energized, and they’re targeting Republican-held House districts that Hillary Clinton won last year. But House District 40 shows what an uphill climb this year will be for them.

Rescue Reston Hosts Golf Classic To Pay Legal Fees

Rescue Reston Hosts Golf Classic

Conversation Brews During ‘Coffee with A Cop’ Day

Coffee with a Cop

Faith Community Finds Comfort After Mass Shooting in Las Vegas

Shelane's Run for Postpartum Depression

5K Race and 1K Fun Run to be held Oct. 21 at Fairfax County Government Center.

Herndon Welcomes South Korean Guests

Key to the Town and Certificates of Honorary Citizenship presented.

Notorious People Wanting to Be Heard in Herndon

Stephen Sondheim’s “Assassins” at NextStop Theatre.

Widening of Virginia State Route 28 Celebrated

Certified Organic: GreenFare Organic Café in Herndon

Conversations Brew During ‘Coffee with A Cop’ Day in Herndon

Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar through October

Closet Cleaning Time for NextStop Theatre Company

Nonprofit organization sells half of its costume sale inventory in four hours.

Runnymede Park, The Hidden Gem of Herndon

NatureFest 2017 showcases the park's assets and combines learning and fun.

JamBrew Series 2017 Takes the Stage in Downtown Herndon

Celebrates and promotes local music, local business, and community.

OktoBrewFest Caps the JamBrew 2017 Series

Funds raised will benefit numerous local nonprofit organizations.

HernDogs Circle Town Square in ‘Pooch Parade’

What A Sweet Ride in Herndon

Herndon Parks & Recreation Department debuts their inaugural Cupcake Bike Ride.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fresh Voices Kept Off Stage

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fairfax County Steps to Limit Unsustainable Pension Liabilities

Guest Editorial: Challenges Remain for Police Reform

Includes communications and body cameras.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Not Red Or Blue Issue

Senior Talent Performs to Full House

From line dancing to modern dance.

Senators Meet with Leaders of Industry

In joint appearance, Warner and Kaine talk business in Northern Virginia.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says Gov. Terry McAuliffe should pick one region of the commonwealth to compete for landing a second Amazon headquarters in Virginia instead of trying to cheerlead for three different areas simultaneously. U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says the federal government should be allowed to negotiate drug prices through Medicare to bring down the cost of prescriptions. These are some of the revelations that Warner and Kaine dropped on industry leaders this week at a meeting of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce.