Post-Chemo Weak
For the past year, every three weeks I have been infused with a chemotherapy drug called Alimta, “the last miracle drug,” to quote my oncologist, and a drug with which I hadn’t previously been infused.
Week in Herndon
What's happening this week in Herndon.
Letter: Inspirational Experience
Letter to the Editor
As a participant in Delegate Barbara Comstock’s Young Women in Leadership Program, I wish to comment on how much I appreciated this unique experience.
People
EWA Names Sarah Beerbower Director, Sales and Service.
Sarah Stewart Beerbower joins Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) in the newly created position of Director, Sales and Service.
New Pediatric Dental Office Opens at Worldgate Centre in Herndon
Dr. Charlie Coulter brings his nine years of Pediatric Dental Experience to Herndon, by opening a new pediatric dental practice, Dentistry for Children of Northern Virginia (www.Dentistry4ChildrenVA.com) at Worldgate Centre on Oct. 1.
Dulles Chamber Banking Luncheon Offers Industry Insight, Presents Lifetime Achievement Award
The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce held its annual Banking Luncheon on Sept. 5 at the Hyatt Dulles hotel in Herndon, where nearly 200 area bankers and financial leaders gathered for this premier industry event.
Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: August, 2014
In August 2014, 99 homes sold between $1,080,000-$167,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.
Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: August, 2014
Herndon Celebrates Lighting Of W&OD Trail
Herndon is first municipality to light a section of the W&OD trail.
Town of Herndon Mayor Lisa Merkel and the Herndon town council celebrated the completion of installation of lights along the W&OD trail with a ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The ceremony was held on the W&OD Trail near the intersection with Lynn Street in downtown Herndon, near the caboose.
Dranesville Elementary Holds Back to School Night
Parents and teachers reconnect at school event.
Herndon Dranesville Elementary hosted its annual Back to School Night on Monday, Sept. 15 for parents to meet the teachers and individuals who support their children. The event was for parents and guardians only so families could understand the aspects of their child’s education.
Senator Warner Visits Downtown Herndon
Herndon business owners speak with Senator Mark Warner.
United States Senator Mark Warner made a visit to downtown Herndon on Friday, Sept. 12. The purpose of the visit was to connect and chat with some local business owners and staff.
Town Council Promotes Bike and Pedestrian Safety
100 cyclists and pedestrians killed on the roads in Virginia every year.
Herndon is promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety this month. The Town Council passed a proclamation recognizing Virginia Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Month to make drivers aware of their less protected counterparts on the road.
Herndon Mom Chronicles Her Preemie Blessing
Michelle Stevens shares her family’s experiences in blog, book.
“We went to the NICU [Neonatal Intensive Care Unit] early that morning to learn how to mix Emily's high-calorie formula and administer her vitamins.
Herndon High Band Thanks the Community
On Saturday, Sept. 6, 150 Herndon High School Band students fanned out across Herndon for their annual Tag Day event, their biggest fundraiser of the year. The students worked together in teams and braved the intense heat and humidity, dressed in full marching band uniforms, courageously knocking on door after door, cheerfully repeating the phrase “Hi, I’m from the Herndon Band” to all who would listen.
Not Going Away
Citizens for gun legislation hold monthly vigil at NRA headquarters.
The Reston-Herndon Alliance to End Gun Violence met outside the National Rifle Association’s headquarters in Fairfax on Sunday, Sept. 14. The group has met there on the fourteenth of every month since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. on Dec. 14, 2012.
Herndon Field Hockey Remains Undefeated
Senior captains Stone, Palacios provide 1-2 punch.
The Herndon field hockey team is 10-0.