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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.

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Youth Suicide Prevention Training Offered Online

Interactive training helps adults deal with serious issues.

Following several incidents in the community involving youth and suicide, Laura Yager, the director of partnership and resource development for the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, said the community has recognized the need for youth suicide prevention.

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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.

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.

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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.

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What’s Offensive about Redskins Pride?

Absolutely nothing, if you’re state Sen. Chap Petersen.

A lifelong Redskins fan, Fairfax state Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) has had it up to here with all the talk about the need to change the name of his beloved football team. He vented his frustration and indignation on his blog — Ox Road South — but said he was leery of tackling what he deemed the forces of political correctness in the "War Against the Redskins" until June 18, when the Federal Patent Office blocked the team’s Redskins trademarks, declaring that the name was "disparaging" to Native Americans at the time the trademarks were registered — as far back as 1967. That action pushed Petersen off the sidelines to lead an offensive attack.

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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.