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Vienna: Oakton’s Marquis Scores 1,000th Point in Victory

Cougars remain undefeated with win over Centreville.

The Oakton girls' basketball team improved to 17-0 with a win over Centreville on Monday.

Volunteer Fairfax Seeks Nominations, New Deadline Feb. 9

Awards recognize the contributions of volunteers in the community.

Nominations are open for the 2016 Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards.

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Herndon and Reston Winter Fun Guide

Stay active by running some races, find out if we have six more weeks of winter (we hope not), or enjoy some s’mores by the campfire.


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Reston and Herndon Dig Out Of Blizzard

Blizzard limits public transportation, volunteers and crews step up.

Government, schools and libraries were closed throughout Reston and Herndon as the area continued to shovel out the snow from blizzard Jonas.

Herndon Crime Reports

Notable incidents from the Herndon Police Reports from Jan. 11-17.

Notable incidents from the Herndon Police Reports from Jan. 11-17.

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Oak Hill/Herndon: What's Coming?

Sites and developments to look at in Herndon area.

Sites and developments to look at in Herndon area.


Snowstorm Q&A: Herndon’s Bradley Snowed in with Best Friend

Snowstorm Q&A with Herndon gymnast Alexa Bradley.

FCPS Award Nominations Sought

The nomination deadline is Feb. 3.

Editorial: ‘Disappointing, Not Surprising’

Bills to rein in predatory lending die in Senate committee.

Have you ever paid 36 percent interest on a loan or credit card?


Positive 2015 Real Estate Market Spurs Upbeat Outlook for New Year

Experts predict continuing positive trend.

The final figures are in, and it looks like the 2015 local housing market was a modest winner.

Building for the Future

School Board approves five-year $777 million Capital Improvement Plan.

While the rest of Fairfax County hunkered down in preparation for Winter Storm Jonas’ Friday arrival, members of the School Board held their business meeting as scheduled on Jan. 21 and approved a five-year Capital Improvement Plan requiring $777 million.

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McAuliffe Visits Fairfax County Post-Blizzard

Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) visited the Fairfax County Emergency Operations Center on Sunday, Jan. 24, following the worst of Winter Storm Jonas to be updated on the state of the county in the blizzard’s wake.


Fairfax County Suspends Trash Collection for Blizzard Week

Fairfax County announced on its Emergency Information website Saturday night, Jan. 23, during Winter Storm Jonas that trash and recycling collection services would be suspended for the week of Jan. 25-30.

Classified Advertising January 27, 2016

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Fairfax County Braces for Epic Winter Storm Jonas

Chairman Bulova says VDOT was unprepared for Wednesday night, encourages residents to stay off roads during storm.

With Winter Storm Jonas looming and expected to begin Friday afternoon, a much milder dusting of snow the previous Wednesday night caught commuters and transportation workers off-guard. Treacherous, slick roads resulted in numerous accidents and forcing drivers into gridlock around Fairfax County.


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Lorton Brewer’s Wife Dies from Cancer

One week after a special ale was brewed to support her medical and other related costs, Kerri Rose of Alexandria died from cancer.

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Fairfax Station-based Marian Homes begins work on group home Fairfax for people with disabilities

2016: Another year, another demolition and another home being renovated to meet the needs of five individuals with disabilities. On an overcast Friday, Jan. 15, Knights of Columbus volunteers assisting the Fairfax Station-based nonprofit organization Marian Homes stripped carpet and hammered and knocked down walls in a single-family home on Wilson Street in Fairfax City.

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: December, 2015

In December, 2015, 63 homes sold between $1,125,000-$180,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: December, 2015


Reston and Herndon: Weekend Events

Winter is coming. Call venues ahead of time for schedule changes.

Winter fun in Reston and Herndon.

Reston Sports Roundups

Sporting events in Reston