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Dream Big, Hornets Told

More than 500 graduate from Herndon High.

Herndon High School’s Class of 2014 received their diplomas at George Mason’s Patriot Center on June 23.

Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 91 homes sold between $1,300,000-$185,300 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.

Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: May, 2014

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Patchwork of Approaches to Affordable Housing in Northern Virginia

Jurisdictions use a variety of strategies to prevent homelessness.

Affordable housing means different things to different people at different times. For government officials, it's a phrase that means that a family spends no more than 30 percent of its income on housing costs, including rent or mortgage as well as taxes and utilities

Michael Amouri and Baba Freeman Honored As Hunter Mill’s Lord and Lady Fairfax

Supervisor Cathy Hudgins has honored the 2014 Lord and Lady Fairfax honorees for the Hunter Mill District

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Third in the World

Nysmith’s Odyssey of the Mind places third in the World Finals.

On their third consecutive trip to the World Finals, Nysmith’s Oddysey of the Mind Team came in third out of 836 teams at the competition held at Iowa State University.

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Northwest Federal Shred Day Helps Prevent Identity Theft

For more than a decade, identity theft has been the number one consumer complaint to the Federal Trade Commission.

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LGBT, Minorities Honored and Understood

Emotional speeches for tolerance at Town Council meeting.

Through actions at the June 10 town council meeting, Herndon is helping minorities feel inclusive.

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More Hens Allowed in Town

Up to four female chickens can now be kept on residential property in the town.

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Herndon PD Offers Teen Summer Program

Youth Academy gives an inside look at police life.

Teens who have wondered what it is like to be in a police officers shoes: this is the summer program for you.

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Breaking the Barriers

Dogwood Elementary teacher named FCPS 2014 Outstanding First-Year Teacher.

Dogwood Elementary School first-grade teacher, Christie Attanasio, was presented with the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) 2014 Outstanding First-Year Teacher award.

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Fundraising and Connections Help Former Lieutenant Governor Emerge Victorious

Don Beyer edges out six competitors in crowded filed of candidates.

When asked about animals rights, former Lt. Gov. Don Beyer quotes author Peter Singer. He describes his wife as the "sine qua non" of his life. During his victory speech in the hotly contested Democratic primary to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8), he quoted St. Augustine and Winston Churchill. He reads widely and has five policy proposals for every issue before Congress.

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New Zoning Laws Target Downtown

Green space and taller buildings planned.

Although Herndon’s Silver Line station is not slated to open for several more years, rezoning measures are taking place to redevelop downtown.

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Hamlet at Herndon High

Herndon High Drama presents season finale on June 13-14.

As the school year is wrapping up, students in Herndon High drama prepare for the final production of the school year, Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

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Burnt Offerings Exhibit On Display At ArtSpace Herndon

Paintings by Reston artist Morgan J. Norwood on display until June 29.

In June, visitors to the community art gallery ArtSpace Herndon will see an array of paintings making an artistic ring of fire in the main gallery.

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Herndon High Holds Pops Concert

Herndon students display their music skills.

Herndon High School choir presented great music in their final major performance of year in the school Pops Concert.