Roberte Simon News Today

When Robert E. Simon first founded Reston nearly 60 years ago, he envisioned a community that would stress quality of life and allow its residents to live, work, and play in their own community, with common grounds and scenic beauty shared equally. Today, Reston has grown to be one of the most well-known and respected

The namesakes of some NoVA towns and counties are John Campbell, Francis Fauquier, Robert E. Simon, Thomas Fairfax, and John Roll McLean.

This year will mark the 20th anniversary of Founder’s Day, Reston’s annual community celebration. The festivities will be held this year on April 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at Lake Anne Plaza (1609 Washington Plaza North), organizer Reston Museum announced today. Presented by Reston Museum in conjunction with Reston Community Center and Public Art

Peter Lee McCandless, 87, Believed In And Promoted The Reston Dream - Reston, VA - Friends and family of Peter Lee McCandless, who promoted Reston in its early days, recall his love for and dedication to the community.

Heartbroken loved ones remembering Peter McCandless, also known as Mr. Reston, after he was hit and killed while on a walk Tuesday. He was 87 years old.

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Casino In Reston, On Silver Line 'Terrible Idea': Patch Readers - Reston, VA - A majority of the 917 respondents to Patch's online survey said they would not support a casino in Reston or on the Silver Line in Fairfax.

A three-year-long planning effort has culminated in the adoption of a new comprehensive plan for Reston. At a meeting yesterday (Tuesday), the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an overhaul of the Reston Comprehensive Plan, setting into place new guidance on affordable housing, community health, equity and other issues. Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter

The following is a statement from Scott Brodbeck, founder and CEO of Local News Now, the Northern Virginia-based online publishing company behind Reston Now. Yesterday, Reston Now announced the results of its poll to help name the two peregrine falcons that were found nesting at Reston Town Center. Most of the announcement was devoted to

Gaetano (Guy) Rando (Age 87) On Tuesday, January 10th, Gaetano Rando, loving father of four children, passed away at 86. Gaetano (Guy) was born on Sept. 4, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, to Domenico and Constantina (Iannacone) Rando. He received his Bachelor of Science from Syracuse University in 1959. He went on to earn his