Classical Ballet Theatre Presents Contemporary Master Class
Classical Ballet Theatre (CBT) will kick off its 2013-2014 Master Class series.
Week in Herndon
This week in Herndon is filled with many new, exciting events!
Back to School
What Are the Most Exciting Changes in Herndon Schools?
Back to school season in Herndon brings plenty of new changes.
Trinity Presbyterian Church Hosts Concert Series
The Loudoun Jazz Ensemble performed at the fellowship hall of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Herndon on the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 18.
People’s Choice Winner
Herndon senior Josh Katz reflects on award-winning photograph.
When the Town of Herndon 2014 calendars are sent to all the residents late this year, the work of Josh Katz will adorn the main page. Katz, a rising senior at Herndon High School, took this year’s People’s Choice Award winning photograph.
Herndon Council Approves Preliminary Subdivision Plan
Helgar Oaks would feature nine houses on Van Buren Street.
The Herndon Town Council unanimously approved an application for a preliminary subdivision plan on the 400 block of Van Buren Street. The lots at 417 and 419 Van Buren Street, located adjacent to Bruin Park, are currently empty and total about three acres.
Preserving History’s Jewels
Fairfax County considers new “resident curator” program to save historic properties.
“A successful resident curator program would allow the county to restore, maintain and protect important historic properties at little or no cost to the public.” —Cindy Walsh, Fairfax County Park Authority’s Resource Management Division director
Fairfax County Public Libraries: Version 2.0?
Staff, volunteers urge supervisors to reconsider “disastrous” library reorganization plan that cuts staff and services.
In a world where the Internet has replaced newsprint, e-books have supplanted paperbacks and the latest films stream directly to laptops, how do public libraries compete?
Classified Advertising August 14. 2013
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Is Your Home Ready for Back to School?
Local designers offer tips for creating functional and stylish homework spaces.
Summer will soon come to an end, and children everywhere will be heading back to school and coming home with homework. To keep students engaged and excited, some local designers offer suggestions for creating a space so fun and inviting that your children will want to hang out there — even if that means doing homework.
Outdoor Elegance Meets Cutting Edge Technology
A design/build team explores fine architecture in weather-resistant materials.
If anything in the summer of 2013 points to still evolving homeowner expectations, it may be the frequency with which locals are integrating screen porches, patios, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens into original landscaping schemes that artfully marry the house to its setting.
Geocaching Diversifies
Urbanites embracing new game.
Geocaching usually has been portrayed as someone with hiking boots and a walking staff gazing afar from a hilltop in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Not so anymore. Substantial numbers of those joining the sport are placing and hunting for caches in urban settings, and that includes Northern Virginia.
Editorial: Library Mission
Further cuts to library budget must be analyzed for impacts on needy families.
The current proposal to “streamline” services at Fairfax County Public Libraries comes on top of disproportionate, and some would say Draconian, cuts since 2009.
Chinese Fiddlers Come to Reston
Shanghai Yangpu Youth Palace student troupe performs at Reston Town Center.
Ashley Syed was walking along Market Street in Reston Town Center Saturday, Aug. 10 when she heard music that she described as “something right out of a movie.” As she got closer to the town center’s pavilion, the music grew louder.
Isabel Robles Heads to Houston Ballet
Isabel Robles will spend school year with Houston Ballet.
After spending six weeks in a summer intensive program with the Houston Ballet, Isabel Robles decided that wasn’t enough, now she will spend the school year in the company’s year-round program.
Town of Herndon Hires Economic Development Manager
Dennis Holste will work on maintaining and growing town’s business base.
The Town of Herndon has hired its first ever economic development manager. Dennis Holste will hold the position as the town prepares to take advantage of development opportunities such as those presented by the Metrorail Silver Line.
Editorial: On Federal Dollars in Virginia
State’s role as one of the biggest “takers.”
We received some emails and phone calls about the expansion of Medicaid in response to last week’s editorial.
Opportunity for Accountability?
Independent Progressive
We have a new Fairfax County Police chief (Reston Connection, Aug. 7-13).
Week in Herndon
The MOMS Club of Herndon will host a Healthy Foodies discussion on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Herndon Celebrates National Night Out
Fourteen neighborhoods in Herndon participate in celebrations and block parties.
On Tuesday, Aug. 6, the Herndon Police Department and the community participated in the celebration of "America's Night Out Against Crime."