Nysmith Odyssey of the Mind Team Places Third in World Finals
Last week the seventh grade Nysmith Odyssey of the Mind team traveled to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Ames, Iowa, and took home the trophy for third place in the world.
Poverty in the Classroom: Low-Income Students Scattered Through Northern Virginia
Where are the region's highest poverty schools?
When Carla Castro-Claure was approaching the age when she would soon attend Kindergarten, her mother became increasingly concerned about Hybla Valley Elementary School.
Dulles Corridor Virtual Tour
Local business leaders get a peek into the future.
A boom in both housing and population is expected as the Metrorail Silver Line stations begin to open.
Born to Run Memorial 5K Race Is June 14
Fundraiser for deceased teacher’s two daughters.
In November 2013, Franklin Middle School teacher Jannine Parisi, 47, was the victim of a tragedy which left her two teenage daughters without parents.
Sowing Seeds of Love
Dranesville Elementary family commemorates classmate, unveils Jessica’s Garden.
The thunderous percussion of Dranesville Elementary’s “Drumming Dragons” served as accompaniment while its students and faculty alike proceeded from the building to sit among six painted wooden garden beds.
Week in Herndon
Herndon Village Network to Hold Information Meeting
The Herndon Village Network announces a Public Information meeting on June 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Herndon Senior Center, 873 Grace Street in Herndon.
Local ‘Truther’ Arrested for Stealing Memorial Signs
Playground memorials dedicated to Sandy Hook massacre victims.
A local man who refers to himself a “truther” is being detained for stealing signs dedicated to Sandy Hook Elementary shooting victims that were placed in Connecticut and New Jersey playgrounds.
34th Annual Herndon Festival
Carnival rides, kettle corn and a 10-foot-tall Uncle Sam in downtown Herndon can only mean one thing: it’s Herndon Festival.
McLean's Sullivan Makes Statement with 1-Hit Shutout of Oakton
Virginia Tech signee calls Friday's performance 'best' of high school career.
Joey Sullivan's one-hit shutout against Oakton carries the McLean baseball team to the region quarterfinals.
Herndon Festival Returns This Weekend
Festival features free entertainment, fireworks and carnival.
Come one, come all! The Herndon Festival will celebrate its 34th year -- with a mix of old and new -- everything from familiar concerts and games to a gaming competition that will be live-streamed. The free festival will be in historic downtown from Thursday to Sunday, May 29—June 1.
Summer Fun Revisits Herndon
Traditional festivals, concerts and events planned this summer.
Lasting May 29 to June 1, the annual Herndon Festival will be a part of the largest free event in Northern Virginia. This award-winning event takes place in historic downtown Herndon at 777 Lynn Street.
Three Promoted at HPD
New police captain named.
A short ceremony last week dedicated three town officers to their new positions as the highest-ranking officers at the Herndon Police Department.
Herndon Honors the Fallen
Annual memorial day event held at Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
Residents of Herndon and local dignitaries gathered at Chestnut Grove Cemetery Monday, May 26, to commemorate Memorial Day.
Herndon High Presents Spring Concert
Students display year’s worth of progress.
On May 20 at Herndon High auditorium, the Herndon High school (HHS) band presented their final major band production for the school year.
Herndon Guitar Students Earn Top Honors
Herndon High School’s Guitar 3 and Guitar 4 Ensemble earned top awards and distinguished recognition at the Festivals of Music competition in Virginia Beach on April 25.