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Concrete Cornices Crash Into a Popular Dining Area in Herndon

3,000-5,000 pound decorative cornices fall off a 3-story commercial building; no one was in the dining area at the time.

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Herndon Festival Bids Goodbye to the Historic Downtown District

Have no fear; a plan's in gear continuing the same traditions.

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Behind the Scenes at Herndon Festival

There are streams of teams that make every Festival, even a rained-out one, a success.

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Kate's Cause Donates $25,000 for Childhood Cancer Research

Contribution to help study in Cellular Pathways to Enhance Treatment in Ph-like Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Children.

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Herndon Honors Veterans Fallen In Service

Speaker at the Memorial Day Ceremony in Herndon also calls to honor government civilians and contractors killed in the line of duty.

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Herndon Festival 2018 is Almost Here

Festival combines the joy of outdoor concerts with the thrill of a summer carnival all packed into a 4-day family-friendly event.

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Functional, Fun and Healthy in Herndon

Herndon Pit Stop draws both morning and afternoon cyclists at Bike to Work Day 2018.

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A Field of Hope for Child Abuse Victims

Herndon Police Department supports SafeSpot Children's Advocacy Center of Fairfax County.

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Paisano’s of Herndon Hosts Fundraiser for Police Unity Tour

Herndon Police Department supports the effort.

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Local Musicians Release Their New Album

Singer/songwriters Kathleen Huber and Tom Bodine are members of the Reston/Herndon Folk Club.

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Big Truck Days 2018 Held in Herndon

Children climb up, in and try out DPW's massive metal monsters.

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Dispose of Old Medications in Herndon

Use the CVS/pharmacy Drug Collection Bin located in front of the Herndon Police Station.

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Small Businesses Play a Critical Role in Herndon

What do Herndon's 'Little Boxes' offer patrons, how do they do it and what do they need to thrive?

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Supporting Pride of Herndon

Herndon Marching Band will represent the United States at the D-Day 75th Anniversary Ceremonies in Normandy, France.

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Friday Night Live! 2018 Rocks On in Herndon

The outdoor concert series draws a crowd of more than 1,000 spectators on the first night of its 2018 concert series.

Two Council Members Challenge Herndon Budget Adoption

Respectful conversation and facts eventually lead to budget adoption.

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Captain White Comes Home to Herndon

Local businesses help renovate home for catastrophically injured service member.

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What’s In $60.2 Million Herndon Budget

Water and Sewer Funds and Downtown Parking Fund drive the majority of the 17.7 percent increase.

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Oak Hill Youth Wins Poetry Contest

Sagar Gupta, an eighth-grader at Rachel Carson Middle School, receives recognition.

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Environment Events Attract Hundreds of Residents in Herndon

The Town Parks & Stream Clean-Up, Recycle-Shred Event and Earth Day & Arbor Day Ceremony held in Herndon.

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Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food in Herndon

The 2018 Herndon Farmers Market opens.

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Herndon Police to Mark Child Abuse Prevention Month

Police to present ‘Field of Hope, Playing for a Cause’ benefiting SafeSpot, a children's advocacy center.

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Herndon Farmers Market Prepares to Open

Craving fresh and local?

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Rock Concert Saturday, May 5 to Support The Pride of Herndon

Donations accepted to partially fund band expenses to the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France.

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Mayor’s Volunteer Appreciation Reception Held

Event recognized and celebrated outstanding service in the Herndon community.

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There’s a New Youth Advisory Council in Town in Herndon

High school and middle school aged students make up the council membership.

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Students at Nysmith School Invited to the World Robotic Competition

Matthew Li’s Vex IQ robotic team to face fierce competition.

Herndon Town Councilmember Jeffrey L. Davidson Dies

Town flags lowered to half-staff.

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Merkel Running for Fourth Term as Mayor of Herndon

Merkel’s supporters tell why ‘Mayor Lisa’ will get their vote.

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Herndon High’s Jeff Donlan Receives ‘Respect the Game’ Award

Donlan exemplifies sportsmanship on the field, citizenship off the field and leadership in all endeavors.

Blood Drive in Herndon

‘You never know who you might save.’

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Free Tax Preparation Assistance in Herndon and Reston

Available for families and individuals earning $54,000 or less in 2017.

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Sunrise Chefs in Head-to-Head Competition

Event demonstrates healthy from-scratch cooking with seasonal ingredients.

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‘Collect for Kids’ Seeks Help

Donations and help from organizations is requested.

Herndon Town Councilmember Jeffrey L. Davidson Sustains Serious Injuries in Crash

Flown to a Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.

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Perfect Day for an Easter Egg Hunt in Herndon

Morning-long event by Herndon Parks & Recreation attracts 2,000 attendees.

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Herndon Author Begins Coast-to-Coast Book Tour

Kwame Alexander will stop at Scrawl Books in Reston, Wednesday, April 5 for his new book, ‘Rebound.’

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Eggs-traordinary Ways to Celebrate Spring and Easter in Herndon

Aqua Egg Hunt delivers waves of promised fun & the Annual Easter Egg Hunt is on.

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Herndon High School to Present ‘Into the Woods’

See fairytale characters from Brothers Grimm.

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Snowball Fight at Herndon’s Town Square

“Game On,” announced through social media.

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Reston and Herndon Students Join ‘March For Our Lives’

Local families support demand for tighter gun controls.

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Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout April 28

Service is free, anonymous and no questions asked.

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Anti-Scam Campaign Presented in Herndon

Experts provide tips to protect seniors from fraud.

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Herndon Rotary Honors Citizen of the Year, Volunteers

Event Honors Susan Ungerer of Reston and 19 Outstanding Volunteers.

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Green Lizard Cycling, LLC Celebrates Fifth Anniversary in Herndon

Three-day event draws hundreds of enthusiasts.

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Herndon Community Folds 600 ‘Wish Cranes’

Project supports an upcoming installation at the “Autism, Art and Acceptance” exhibition at ArtSpace Herndon.