Some Restonians are calling on Fairfax County to invest more funds into transportation safety upgrades in local schools, particularly within the South Lakes pyramid. In a March 30 memo to the Fairfax County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors, Hunter Mill District School Board Representative Melanie Meren flagged specific, problematic areas that may need more
A Baltimore-based artist has been selected to bring public art to life at Fairway Drive underpass in Reston. Shawn James of Mural Masters, Inc. will work on the project, Public Art Reston announced last week. He started his company in an effort to create an outreach and mentorship program for inner-city youth. The underpass project
The Fairway Drive underpass in Reston is slated for a facelift. Public Art Reston is seeking artists to submit ideas for an art project at the underpass, which connects residential areas with a pool, community center and the Lake Anne Village Center. The project is the third permanent public artwork commissioned by Public Art Reston.
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Looking for things to do in the Reston area? As we close our laptops and put our books/work away for a quick unplug, don t forget to take a look around town to participate in the fun activities here in Reston. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend.
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Tonight Updated: April 5, 2021 @ 5:30 am
Jasmine O. Wilson, Northern Virginia Veterans Administrative Support Housing (VASH) team leader, accepts VVA Chapter 227 credit card gift cards for VASH veterans and families in need of additional holiday financial support. This year, 56 veterans and their families benefitted from $6,675 in gift cards from Vietnam Veterans Chapter 227. In addition, a partnership between VVA 227 and MITRE Corp employees shipped 2,895 care packages to service members with an APO or FPO mailing address.
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