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Herndon High to Host STEM Boot Camp

New STEM Academy hopes to squash dropout rates.

After growing more concerned with Herndon High School’s dropout rate, Gustavo Pacheto decided he was going to help change it.

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New Playground Opens At Herndon Community Center

Children’s playground now open at Bready Park.

“This playground packs as much as possible into the space, and incorporated most of the suggestions we gathered from the community and the school kids,” stated Cynthia Hoftiezer, Project Coordinator for the Town of Herndon.

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Town Of Herndon Holds Swearing In Ceremony

Mayor Merkel and 2014-2016 Town Council sworn in to office.

More than 200 persons attended the event, including U.S. Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-11), Del. Mark Keam (D-35), Fairfax County Board of Supervisors’ Chairman Sharon Bulova, former Board of Supervisors Chairman Kate Hanley, Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust, and former Herndon Mayors Carol Bruce, Mike O’Reilly, and Steve DeBenedittis.

Letter: Investing in Communities

We are fortunate to live in a community that places such a high priority on ensuring that our children have the tools they need to succeed in school and in life.

Dr. Finley Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Herndon

Dr. Thomas P. Finley has announced the 25th anniversary in historic downtown Herndon, Dr. Finley’s Family Eyecare, Optometrists.

Katelyn Briggs and Michael Hitti Engaged

Michael and Katelyn are Herndon High School sweethearts and graduated from HHS in 2008.

Young Northwest Federal CU Members Deposit $156K

Youngsters throughout Northern Virginia joined Northwest Federal Credit Union to celebrate National Credit Union Youth Week, an event designed to help area youth learn about money and the value of saving.

High School Graduates Receive Scholarships

Closet of Greater Herndon awards 12 scholarships.

The Closet of Greater Herndon recently awarded $15,000 in college scholarships to 12 high school graduates in ceremonies at five local high schools.

Local Real Estate: May, 2014 Top Sales in Vienna, Oakton, Reston and Oak Hill

Local Real Estate: May, 2014 Top Sales in Vienna, Oakton, Reston and Oak Hill

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Classical Ballet Theatre Student Accepts Professional Contract

Alexandra Nix, a Classical Ballet Theatre (CBT) student and former Leesburg resident, has earned one of the highest honors in the dance world – a position with a professional company, more specifically, the Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater.

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Eagle Scout Project Collects Electronic Hardware

Community and friends hold successful electronic recycling event.

Approximately 20,540 pounds of electronics were collected for recycling at an electronics recycling drive held June 21 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, in Herndon.

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Bicyclists, Pedestrians Shape Phase 2 Planning

Results of Herndon Metrorail Stations Study announced.

On June 18, a final public workshop was held at McNair Elementary School in Herndon to provide the results and final recommendations of the Herndon Metrorail Stations Access Management Study (HMSAMS) effort.

Cabaret to Brighten Herndon Summer

Summer Cabaret Series to open July 11.

This summer audiences can cozy up to a delightfully bold Summer Cabaret Series at Herndon's Industrial Strength Theatre.

Thousands Watch World Cup Match in Reston Town Center

Leidos and D.C. United viewing session.

More than 4,000 squeezed into the pavilion area Sunday evening to watch the United States play against Portugal in the FIFA World Cup game they thought was a U.S. win.

Letter: Investing in Communities

We are fortunate to live in a community that places such a high priority on ensuring that our children have the tools they need to succeed in school and in life.