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Friday Night Live! Rocks Herndon

2019 marks the 25th Anniversary Season

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The Allure of Monster Wheels and Loud Noises in Herndon

Big Truck Days draws families far and wide.

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Herndon ReStore Opens

Purchases and contributions help local affordable housing challenges.

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Meals Tax Increase is On the Menu in Herndon

Town Council votes down opposition.

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Not Just Another Car Wash in Herndon

Raising money for local charities.

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Damaging Twister Touches Down in Reston

Tracks over Reston Hospital, crashes tree into home.

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Veg Fest in Herndon Promotes ‘Time for a Change’

Event draws 5,000 attendees.

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Nepalese American Heritage Celebrated

Town of Herndon first in USA to proclaim Nepalese-American Heritage Day.

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Herndon's Building Boom: Location, Location, Location

Shovels in the ground anticipated this summer for The Floris Conservatory for Arts & Music.

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Veg Fest Is Coming to Herndon

Earth-friendly and free event expected to draw thousands.

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Reston Natives Bring Home Comedy

Dark Horse Theatre Company presents “The Value of Moscow.”

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Herndon Officers Honored

Public safety heroes in Fairfax County communities receive Valor Awards.

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Dog Tales in Herndon

Therapy dog listens to young readers.

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Round and Round for House Concert Zoning in Herndon

Town of Herndon and aggrieved citizens file to reverse BZA’s decision.

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Frying Pan Farm Park Awarded

Northern Virginia Soil & Water Conservation District selects Frying Pan for award.

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Round and Round for Herndon House Concert Venue

Citizens and Town of Herndon separately appeal decision of Town's BZA to Fairfax County Circuit Court.

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Herndon Arts Organization Requests $150,000

‘Time for the Town to make a real commitment to the Arts,’ said Mike O'Reilly, Chairman of Arts Herndon.

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Local Talent on Global Stage

USA Special Olympics Team heads to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for World Games 2019.

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Active Service Organization Seeks New Members in Reston-Dulles Region

Reston-Dulles Section, National Council of Negro Women, serves the local community.

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Scavenger Hunt for Community Helpers in Herndon

Field trip to the Downtown Historic District engages students’ minds and bodies.

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Planning Commission Approves Herndon Parkway Development Plan

Seven-year plan brought forth through cooperation and understanding.

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Helping Rescue Area Wildlife

Rescue League launches vegetarian/vegan policy for events; seeks volunteers.

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Blue Wave Retains 86th District

Ibraheem S. Samirah (D) defeats Gregg Garrett Nelson (R) in Special Election.

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Public Helps Chart Better Bus Service for Herndon-Reston Area

FCDOT reaches out to the community.

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Herndon Depot Museum Shines

The “Depot’s” 2019 Season opens Sunday, March 3 with a Train Show.

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Floris School Eagles Soar in Science

Where can science take an elementary school-aged child?

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Herndon Hounds and Purrfect Kitties

Residents tell tales of love and antics.

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South Elden Area Plan Moves On in Herndon

Comstock envisions a walkable, pedestrian-friendly environment with multi-modality options.

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‘Dates Matter’ for Herndon Pastor

Pastor Dorian Baker Accepts Proclamation “African American History Month February 2019” from Mayor and Herndon Town Council.

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Reston-Herndon Community Creates 10,000 Handwritten Valentines

Barbera Foundation spreads love and optimism powered by one-off volunteerism, social media and the desire to be a force of positive change.

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E-bikes: Friend or Foe in Virginia?

Parks agencies present proposed changes allowing e-bikes on their trails.

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86th District Candidates Share Their History, Viewpoints

Special Election for member of the House of Delegates 86th District to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19.

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An Evening to Treasure in Herndon

Father Daughter Dance offers a keepsake moment in time.

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Modern and Traditional Quilt Show at RCC Lake Anne

Works by seven local and talented quilters on display – a must-see event.

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Herndon Town Council Recognizes Retiring Police Officer

Lt. Michael "Mike" B. Berg retires after nearly 33 years of service.

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Rowan Tree Planted in Herndon

First women-focused coworking and cogrowth community in Virginia opens in Town of Herndon.

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Public Input Sought on Herndon-Reston Connector Bus Service

Multiple ways to participate and free ride coupons.

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Town of Herndon Holds Swearing-In Ceremony for Council

First Latino American and Nepalese American Town Councilmembers make history as they take the oath of office.

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GOP Committee Nominates Gregg Nelson for 86th District

Independent requests Fairfax County GOP Committee not to put a candidate forward.

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