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Going on a Bear Hunt During COVID-19 in Herndon

But, there's barely any bears!

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Amazon Gives $1 Million Locally to Fight the Impact of COVID-19

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Awards Block Grants.

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Plan C For Bride and Groom in Herndon

Life and love amid coronavirus.

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Helping as Many as They Can in Herndon

Food for Neighbors revamps to offer drive-thru and walk-up distribution.

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Arts Herndon Calls for Rainbows of Hope During Pandemic

A sidewalk in the U.K. with a child's chalk drawing is the inspiration.

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Viewpoints: Navigating COVID-19

From an elderly man to a state senator.

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Under the Shadow of COVID-19

Hospital, ministry, charity, and funeral home respond to the new reality.

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Global to Local: Coronavirus Defines Us

Week Two 03/15-03/21– feeding children is priority for FCPS.

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Opinion: Commentary: ‘Our Priority Is to Save Lives’

Governor Northam orders statewide closure of certain non-essential businesses: all public and private schools K-12 closed for the rest of the academic year.

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Small Acts of Kindness in Herndon: Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Five individuals receive Town of Herndon Good Neighbor Award.

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Fairfax County Supervisors Approve Issuance of Declaration of Emergency

Resolution empowers County Executive to make decisions.

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Global to Local: This Is Not a Test

Week one: 03/09-03/15: COVID-19 pandemic hits the area.

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Reston Hospital Center Designated Level II Trauma Center

Crashes to gunshot wounds: Trained staff and equipment have you covered 24/7.

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2020 Hunter Mill District Paving and Restriping

Pedestrians, cyclists, drivers voice concern over road conditions.

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Saying Goodbye to Herndon High Gym

Hornets’ Sports Boosters held a Goodbye Gym Party Saturday, March 7.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month 2020 in Fairfax County

Fairfax County Commission for Women honors “Valiant Women of the Vote.”

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“Invest in Fairfax,” Says Grassroots Coalition

Reaction to County Executive’s FY21 Advertised Budget

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Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County Presented

Senior and junior high school students honored.

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K9 Doby – End of Watch: Feb. 22

Police canine served alongside law enforcement officers.

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Fairfax County Launches JET Task Force

Joint Environmental Task Force addressing climate change and environmental sustainability.

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Retiring Flags With Respect in Herndon

Eagle Scout candidate hosts U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony.

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All-around Regional Champion in Herndon

Gymnast Kerry Gallagher wins regional title.

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Herndon Solicits Budget Comments

Councilmembers and citizens speak out.

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Giving More Than Love in Herndon

McNair E.S. students participate in The Love Quilt Project.

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Chronicling the Past in Bronze in Herndon

Town installs four of the final six Historic Markers.

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No Grad Left Behind in Herndon

Parents raise $7,500 at Casino Night and Silent Auction Fundraiser for HHS Class of 2020 grad celebration.

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Tremendous Needs Still Not Funded in Fairfax County

School Board adopts $3.2 billion budget seeking $172.2 million increase.

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Focus on Social Justice at First Baptist Church of Vienna

Church hosts its fourth annual Justice and Legislative Sunday.

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Eminent Domain Pushes Critical Multi-modality Project Forward in Herndon

Town Council accepts Planning Commission's findings and recommendations.

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The ‘Olympics of the Violin’

Local teen takes to the stage at the Menuhin Competition Richmond 2020.

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Floris Conservatory For Arts & Music Construction Delayed in Herndon

Board of Supervisors approves additional time for special exception.

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Fairfax County Studies State Budget

Board of Supervisors Legislative Committee: Tracking items of interest to County against Governor's proposed budget and specific legislation.

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Fairfax County: Proclamations and Resolutions, Board Matters and Votes

It’s Day One; Take Action for Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.

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New Action-packed Mystery Thriller by Local Author

A roller-coaster read set in the DC-NOVA area.

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Video Monitoring Proposed for Herndon Middle School

Information meeting for parents poorly attended.

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Proclamation Recognizes Nachman Day in Herndon

Honors 100th Anniversary of the family in the town.

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Game-Changing Project for The Closet of Greater Herndon

HomeAid and Richmond American lead construction.

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Scrawl Books’ Employee Recognized by Author James Patterson

Receives holiday bookstore bonus.

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Town of Herndon Approves Short-Term Lodging

Protects neighborhood character through quantitative and operational restrictions.

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Simple Gift Making a Difference in Herndon

Annual Drive by Dranesville District Supervisor John W. Foust and Arts Herndon fills school's shoe locker.

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All Hands on Deck in Reston

Local community helps global neighbors through Rotary Club of Reston's service project.

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Change in the Virginia Landscape

401st VA General Assembly reconvenes with a tsunami of filed legislation.

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Virginia Assembly – Week One

Highlights of some of the bills proposed.

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Viewpoints: Herndon

Herndon residents, Councilmembers reflect on Mayor Lisa C. Merkel's decision not to seek 5th term.

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Serving Up BBQ and Patriotism in Herndon

MISSION BBQ opens.

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Herndon Hosts 14th Annual Holiday Train Show

Big or small, crowds love them all.

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Environmental Benefits and Lower Electric Costs in Fairfax County

County awards solar power purchase agreement contracts.

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