Stories for April 2018

Stories for April 2018

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Wednesday, April 25

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Environment Events Attract Hundreds of Residents in Herndon

The Town Parks & Stream Clean-Up, Recycle-Shred Event and Earth Day & Arbor Day Ceremony held in Herndon.

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Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food in Herndon

The 2018 Herndon Farmers Market opens.

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Camps & Schools: Affording Summer Camp

For families with a limited budget, paying for camp can be a challenge.

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Running From Estate to City

Runners pace themselves at GW Parkway Classic Ten Miler.

Tuesday, April 24

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Honoring the Past; Focused on the Future

FACETS celebrates 30th annual “Opening Doors” Benefit Breakfast.

Commentary: Supporting Health of all Virginians

Proposed Fairfax County Budget Hit All the Right Notes

Friday, April 20

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: March, 2018

In March, 2018, 87 homes sold between $1,079,000-$212,500 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: March, 2018

Wednesday, April 18

A Show with a Big Heart in Herndon

‘Once Upon a Mattress’ at NextStop: A musical comedy for the entire family.

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Herndon Police to Mark Child Abuse Prevention Month

Police to present ‘Field of Hope, Playing for a Cause’ benefiting SafeSpot, a children's advocacy center.

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Herndon Farmers Market Prepares to Open

Craving fresh and local?

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Rock Concert Saturday, May 5 to Support The Pride of Herndon

Donations accepted to partially fund band expenses to the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France.

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Mayor’s Volunteer Appreciation Reception Held

Event recognized and celebrated outstanding service in the Herndon community.

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There’s a New Youth Advisory Council in Town in Herndon

High school and middle school aged students make up the council membership.

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STEM Symposium Held in Herndon

The event attracted nearly 4,000 participants.

Week in Herndon

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Teaching Lessons in Money Management

April is Financial Literacy Month.

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Two Sides to Two and a Half Cents in Fairfax County

Supervisors to vote on proposed budget, possible real estate tax increase on May 1.

Tuesday, April 17

Volunteers Needed

Wednesday, April 11

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Students at Nysmith School Invited to the World Robotic Competition

Matthew Li’s Vex IQ robotic team to face fierce competition.

Herndon Town Councilmember Jeffrey L. Davidson Dies

Town flags lowered to half-staff.

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Merkel Running for Fourth Term as Mayor of Herndon

Merkel’s supporters tell why ‘Mayor Lisa’ will get their vote.

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Herndon High’s Jeff Donlan Receives ‘Respect the Game’ Award

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

Blood Drive in Herndon

‘You never know who you might save.’

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Free Tax Preparation Assistance in Herndon and Reston

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

Tuesday, April 10

Opinion: Editorial: Expansion of Health Care in Virginia?

After years of hoping, it’s possible Medicaid expansion will come on April 11; say a prayer.

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Spring in Bloom

Preparing and planning a colorful warm-weather garden.

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Using Computers in Arlington to Help Stop Human Trafficking

Hackathon to focus on collaborative solutions.

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Puppets, Petting Zoo, Music, Food Trucks in Chantilly

Springfest comes to Sully Historic Site

Confusion, Anger, Agenda Difficulties in Fairfax County

Public safety committee meeting focuses on ICE, without ICE at the table.

Monday, April 9

Wednesday, April 4

Too Late for a Flu Shot?

Flu season may continue longer than usual this year.

Tuesday, April 3

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Canines Trained for Rope Operations

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Major Renovation Begins at Culpepper Garden of Arlington

Apartments to gain senior-needed amenities.

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Sunrise Chefs in Head-to-Head Competition

Event demonstrates healthy from-scratch cooking with seasonal ingredients.

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One-Level Master Suite Enables Aging-in-Place

Solution addresses long-term needs arising from spouse's stroke.

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Never Too Early to Prepare for Senior Olympics

New this year: canasta, croquet and beach ball wallyball.

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‘Collect for Kids’ Seeks Help

Donations and help from organizations is requested.

Herndon Town Councilmember Jeffrey L. Davidson Sustains Serious Injuries in Crash

Flown to a Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.

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Perfect Day for an Easter Egg Hunt in Herndon

Morning-long event by Herndon Parks & Recreation attracts 2,000 attendees.

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Herndon Author Begins Coast-to-Coast Book Tour

Kwame Alexander will stop at Scrawl Books in Reston, Wednesday, April 5 for his new book, ‘Rebound.’

Monday, April 2