Stories for September 2022

Stories for September 2022

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Friday, September 30

‘Take a Moment’ for Bike Riders

Pedestrian, bike, and safety campaign: will it be enough?

Bike Campaign

Thursday, September 29

Fairfax City Teen Missing Since 1975 Is Identified

Modern DNA technology aids police in unraveling a mystery.

Missing teen

Wednesday, September 28

‘Take a Moment’

Pedestrian, bike, and safety campaign: will it be enough?

Bike safety

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‘Hateful, Ignorant and Wrong’

Thousands of students around the state protest Youngken revisions to 2022 VDOE policies.

Protest

Column: Closer Look at Higher Education in Virginia

higher ed

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Proposal for Dark Sky Preserve

Clashing and education about dimming the night sky around Great Falls Observatory.

dark sky

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Herndon High School Hosts Showcase of Bands

Virginia Marching Band Cooperative, NOVA Regional

Virginia Marching Band Cooperative, NOVA Regional

Teen Missing Since 1975 Is Identified

Modern DNA technology aids police in unraveling a mystery.

Modern DNA technology aids police in unraveling a mystery.

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Great Falls Grange Foundation's Held Inaugural Estate Sale

Great Falls Grange Foundation's Held Inaugural Estate Sale

Reston National Golf Course: Case Closed

Reston National Golf Course: Case Closed

Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student

Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student

Summer Is Gone, but Not Forgotten

Summer Is Gone, but Not Forgotten

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‘This Is Such a Great Tribute; We All Love Her Dearly’

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

Tuesday, September 27

Project Community Connect Addresses Inequities

In Health, Education and Economic Opportunity

Inequities

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‘Is This the Fast I Desire?’

Reflections on Yom Kippur and the Fight for Workers Rights

Yom Kippur

Sunday, September 25

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Mosaic ES Named 2022 National Blue Ribbon School

One of only seven schools in Virginia recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Mosaic

Friday, September 23

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Mingle at the Mill

Funds raised benefit Friends of Colvin Run Mill

Mill

Wednesday, September 21

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Rotary's Bocce Tournament: Mission and Remembrance

Benefits Dixon Center for Military and Veteran Services

Bocca

Needless Government Meddling

Needless Government Meddling

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Herndon High School’s Band Showcase

Herndon High School’s Band Showcase

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Sully Community Center Opens in Chantilly/Oak Hill

A place for fitness, senior activities, sports, classes and healthcare.

A place for fitness, senior activities, sports, classes and healthcare.

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Multicultural Festival 2022

Relocates to Reston Town Center

Relocates to Reston Town Center

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McLean HS Counts 23 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Prestigious achievement for PSAT takers

Prestigious achievement for PSAT takers

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Sesquicentennial Celebration for Shiloh Baptist Church

Gathering to celebrate 150 years in McLean-Odricks Corner.

Gathering to celebrate 150 years in McLean-Odricks Corner.

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Mingle at the Mill

Funds raised benefit Friends of Colvin Run Mill

Funds raised benefit Friends of Colvin Run Mill

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8th Annual Paint Great Falls: Plein Air Competition

Local winners among the best.

Local winners among the best.

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The Great Grange Estate Sale Is Coming

Sept. 24- 25, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sept. 24- 25, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Vargas Is 2022’s Northwest Fairfax Distinguished Citizen

Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston also honored.

Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston also honored.

Tuesday, September 20

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Inside a Modernized Townhouse

Designer transforms an outdated home into a modern and elegant space for entertaining and family.

Homes

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic heritage

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It's the SUMMER of the Summer of George

The local band now has a video.

Summer of George hits it big this summer

Monday, September 19

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Park Do’s & Don’ts

Park Rules

Hidden Gems in the Sully District

Sully District

Wednesday, September 14

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The "Big Sale" Returns to Reston Regional Library

Approximately 40,000 books and other items are offered.

Approximately 40,000 books and other items are offered.

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What’s on the Travel Horizon for Centreville, Chantilly

Several transportation projects are planned for the area.

Several transportation projects are planned for the area.

Hail to the Queen

Hail to the Queen

Sunday, September 11

Wednesday, September 7

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9-11 Ceremony Planned for Great Falls

All are welcomed.

All are welcomed.

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Community Event Friday Celebrates the Great Falls Grange

For the love of Great Falls

For the love of Great Falls

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Del. Mark Keam Stepping Down from Virginia House

Timing of special election unclear as Vienna democrat departs for full-time federal job

Timing of special election unclear as Vienna democrat departs for full-time federal job

Erin Peterson Fund Golf Tourney, Sept. 22

Erin Peterson Fund Golf Tourney, Sept. 22

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Space Center Planned for Reston

G.M.U. holds Space Day on Sept. 10

G.M.U. holds Space Day on Sept. 10

A Threat to Our Democracy

A Threat to Our Democracy

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Plastic Recycling Earns Bench for Neighborhood

Elise Forrester rises to the NexTrex Challenge.

Elise Forrester rises to the NexTrex Challenge.

Town of Herndon Mayor debate

Town of Herndon Mayor debate

News Briefs

News Briefs

Thursday, September 1

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Park Volunteers Awarded for Efforts Against Invasive Species

Their efforts are recognized with a Elly Doyle Park Service Award for 2022

Invasive species

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Behind-the-Scenes at Cirque du Soleil KURIOS

Reopening the Cabinet of Curiosities in Tysons.

Reopening the Cabinet of Curiosities in Tysons.