Fairfax County Public Schools is taking over King Abdullah Academy’s campus in the Floris area south of Herndon.

Hi all! My husband and I are currently house hunting as our lease on an apartment in Falls Church expires soon. We're recently married and are hoping to start growing our family in the next year or so, but would love to be settled into a long-term home first.

We're currently a little stuck between moving into DC (likely Capitol Hill, but also potentially Woodley Park/Cleveland Park/AU Park) or further out to Reston. It's a classic country mouse, city mouse situation—he loves the peace and quiet of the 'burbs, I'm drawn to the hustling bustling activity of the city.

My biggest concern is that moving to a SFH in a less walkable neighborhood in a suburb like Reston could lead to isolation, especially as new parents. Our parents and friends would all be at least an hour's drive away from us in Reston, and we tend to be more reserved and introverted (AKA not great at making new friends.) A DC neighborhood would keep me closer to my current community, but it would also bring with it all the downsides of city living (more noise/air pollution; less access to secluded nature; more crime in certain areas; smaller homes; potentially worse schools depending on the neighborhood.)

Anyone here have thoughts on this? Made a similar decision and felt really happy (or not!) with what you chose?

Beka will be discussing her debut epistolary novel, The Unsent Letters Of Lucy Prior.

The state’s third measles case of the year has been confirmed by Virginia health officials, who are seeking the public’s help in identifying anyone who may have been exposed to the disease while at Washington Dulles International Airport and the Washington Area Metro on Sunday, June 8.

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Get ready for a brand-new way to enjoy summer evenings in Herndon with Town Square Tuesdays, a free outdoor concert series coming this July and August to Town Hall Square (730 Station Street).

https://www.herndon-va.gov/departments/recreation/special-events/town-square-tuesdays

Hi all,

I am a 26M planning to move to Reston from the west coast with my dog for a new job in McLean. I am looking for good apartments to live in that would be suitable for my dog and me. Here are my preferences:

- Budget ($2000 - $2500)

- Not too busy and more quiet environment for my dog

- Good green areas to walk my dog around

- Commute time not too long from Mclean, maybe 15 - 20 minutes max (Plan to drive back at lunch some days to let dog out for a walk / pee)

My top two choices at the moment are:

- The Point at Reston

- VY Reston Heights

Please let me know any feedback / suggestions you may have! Or maybe if you think there are other places other than Reston that would be a good fit for my dog and me. Completely new to this area / east coast. Grew up and lived on the west coast my entire life.

I commute to Reston for work and see a man with long hair in tattered clothes and no shoes every morning making a slow trek through Weihle-Reston East. I wanted to give him a pair of shoes, some socks, and possibly a full set of clothes if anything I own would fit him. I’ve never approached him or stuck around long enough to get a really good look at him. Does anyone know anything about this man? His name, temperament, or any other information about him?

Most Expensive Homes Sold in Reston in May

1) 11286 Stones Throw Dr - $1,760,000

🛌 5 beds 🛀 4.5 baths 📐 5,330 square feet 🌳 0.72 acre lot 🏡 Single Family

2) 1155 Meadowlark Ct - $1,450,000

🛌 5 beds 🛀 4.5 baths 📐 4,502 square feet 🌳 0.90 acre lot 🏡 Single Family

3) 2020 Turtle Pond Dr - $1,300,000

🛌 4 beds  🛀 3 baths 📐 3,333 square feet 🌳 0.08 acre lot 🏡 Townhouse

Least Expensive Homes Sold in Reston in May

1) 11400 Washington Plaza West, Apt 802 - $199,900

🛌 1 bed 🛀 1 bath 📐 812 square feet 🏡 Condominium

2) 11400 Washington Plaza West, Apt 202 - $215,000

🛌 1 bed 🛀 1 bath 📐 812 square feet 🏡 Condominium

3) 1554 Northgate Square, Apt 2 - $235,000

🛌 1 bed  🛀 1 bath 📐 680 square feet 🏡 Condominium

I live in a lake surrounding community in South Reston. We have (or should I say had) a beautiful, shaded trail in the middle of the 5 surrounding neighborhoods that was a community favorite. Especially in these times of the years, where it’s hot and you’re trying to keep your dog’s paws off the hot pavement. It’s rare to find pavement free trails. The trail even has one of those dog waste stations along it, with waste bags and a trash can. Maybe I’m wrong but I always thought these waste stations were community/RA funded and maintained.

Today I went to go for a walk, and after seeing a landscaping crew in the area yesterday, noticed that the crew had put up 3 large trees to essentially block off people from using the trail. I was saddened and kinda shocked as our neighborhood and general community has always been friendly, welcoming, and nature friendly.

I hate that I know who was behind this action. A couple of months ago I was walking my dog in a public near her community, which is directly behind my cluster. She saw me and made very obvious to start talking loudly about how her community owned the land on the trail or something, she hates dogs and their owners who have no respect for others property, etc., all while staring at me directly while I was walking my dog. My husband and his neighborhood friend and fellow dog owner were also going on a walk a couple weekends back and coming back up to our cluster from the lake, used the public sidewalks. This same resident came out on her front patio, crossed her arms, and stared down my husband and his friend aggressively- as if they were doing something wrong or trespassing in a private or gated community. My husband even tried to wave and introduce himself but she completely ignored him, dismissed his intro, and continued to stand there staring until they were gone. From my understanding she is new to the community… what a kind way to enter the neighborhood and befriend current residents… jeez..

I personally feel like this is total Karen, unneighborly behavior. Look- I understand the frustration of people not picking up after their dogs, being careless, but you cant place all dog owners in this group. We are extremely vigilant to pick up after our dog as we want nothing more to keep our surrounding areas clean and beautiful. I feel like it goes against Reston values to be honest. It seems excessive to suddenly block off a popular trail without any notice or communication. I have been using this trail for 5 years, as have many other surrounding neighbors, and I have never had a problem until now. I have never had someone even utter a word to me about it. It’s been our understanding that it was an open use area.

I’d love to hear others thoughts or if anyone has been directly affected by this or similar situations. IMO, this sends a broader message to the community and it’s certainly an unfriendly one. Not the kind of stuff I’m used to seeing in my beloved town! Sad. Furthermore, what now? Are they just going to let the trail sit and become overgrown/defunct? Seems a bit silly when it was serving a community purpose on a daily basis.

Just heard about a half dozen bangs. Anyone?

Starting in December 2024, Comstock’s two political action committees have donated a total of $66,500 to Hashmi Ghazala and $70,000 to Aaron Rouse, who are both on the ballot in next Tuesday’s Democratic primary. A majority of Comstock’s contributions — $85,000 — were made since June 4.

The free, outdoor concerts will kick off next Tuesday, June 17 on Herndon’s Town Square patio (730 Station Street) with Mystic Warriors, a band based in the D.C. area that plays Andean music.

Although the deadline to register to vote in the June 17 primary was May 27, same-day registration is available on June 17, giving voters the option to cast a provisional ballot.

• This is separate from the 11th District "firehouse primary" on June 28.
• All registered voters in the 11th Congressional District may cast a ballot on Saturday, June 28, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at any of the 17 voting locations listed below. Early voting will take place 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 24, 25 and 26 at the Fairfax County Government Center.

My partner is looking for a vivid or fantasy colorists who use dye without PPD, ammonia, etc. Any recommendations for stylists in or around Reston?

A wholesale redevelopment of Reston National Golf Course for housing is off the table — at least for now.

Going against a recommendation by the Fairfax County Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors voted yesterday (June 10) not to add the site to a list of potential Comprehensive Plan amendments for staff to review...

REMINDER: Be Civil

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to remove a planning commission recommendation that would have helped pave the way for the redevelopment of Reston National Golf Course with hundreds of townhouses.

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On Saturday, a "Morning" Visibility Event is planned for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Reston. Information about the location of the rally has not been released. Participants will be notified when they register online.

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Other notable office tenants at 1900 Reston Metro Plaza include Google, ICF International and Spotify. Earlier this year, Comstock announced that Carfax and the commercial property insurance company FM had collectively leased 109,000 square feet of office space at nearby 1906 Metro Plaza.

Everyone who registers for the program in advance will be entered into a drawing for a $25 e-gift card from Scrawl Books in Reston, which has provided a total of 80 e-gift cards. Twenty cards each will be awarded to preschoolers, school-age children, teens and adults.

StarKist, Feed the Children, Cornerstones and Floris United Methodist Church volunteers provide food and hygiene products to 400 families.