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Four-time Herndon Town Council candidate aims to cut through partisan conflict #reston #herndon #fairfaxcounty ffxnow.com/2026/10/28/four-t…
Four-time Herndon Town Council candidate aims to cut through partisan conflict | FFXnow

Four-time Herndon Town Council candidate aims to cut through partisan conflict | FFXnow

Though he hasn't won elected office before, Stevan Porter is likely a familiar face to many Herndon voters. In addition to serving as vice chair of the town's Board of Zoning Appeals, Porter has...

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Four accused of burglaries targeting victims of home fires in Fairfax County #reston #herndon #fairfaxcounty ffxnow.com/2026/10/28/four-a…
Four accused of burglaries targeting victims of home fires in Fairfax County | FFXnow

Four accused of burglaries targeting victims of home fires in Fairfax County | FFXnow

Four men are facing charges in connection to a series of burglaries targeting victims of house fires in Fairfax County over the past year, including two incidents at the same residence, the Fairfax...

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Fairfax leaders seek collaboration with governor as Va.'s data center rules evolve #reston #herndon #fairfaxcounty ffxnow.com/2026/10/28/fairfa…
Fairfax leaders seek collaboration with governor as Va.’s data center rules evolve | FFXnow

Fairfax leaders seek collaboration with governor as Va.’s data center rules evolve | FFXnow

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors directed staff yesterday (Tuesday) to stay in close touch with the Spanberger administration as the state government refines rules for dealing with data center...

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🏫 Study authorized on schools funding formula 🥾 Scott's Run hiker rescued 💊 Drug take back day results ffxnow.com/2026/10/28/mornin…
Morning Notes for October 28, 2026 | FFXnow

Morning Notes for October 28, 2026 | FFXnow

Study Authorized on Schools Funding Formula -- "A state legislative subcommittee on Monday approved a plan to hire an expert to study a new school funding formula for Virginia, with up to 24 months...

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Herndon man charged with shooting at Dulles Greene apartments #reston #herndon #fairfaxcounty ffxnow.com/2026/10/27/herndo…
Herndon man charged with shooting at Dulles Greene apartments | FFXnow

Herndon man charged with shooting at Dulles Greene apartments | FFXnow

A Herndon man has been charged in connection with a shooting that injured an acquaintance and a bystander at the Dulles Greene apartment complex last night (Monday). Olmer Danilo Perez Villegas, 32,...

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Fairfax County School Board starts solidifying priorities for new General Assembly, Congress #reston #herndon #fairfaxcounty ffxnow.com/2026/10/27/fairfa…
Fairfax County School Board starts solidifying priorities for new General Assembly, Congress |...

Fairfax County School Board starts solidifying priorities for new General Assembly, Congress |...

The Fairfax County School Board is asking lawmakers in Richmond to increase state funding for K-12 programs, provide state-funded universal Pre-K programs, and make changes to Virginia's Freedom of...

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Initial data from Urban Heat Island Mapping Project points to hottest spots in N. Va. #reston #herndon #fairfaxcounty ffxnow.com/2026/10/27/initia…
Initial data from Urban Heat Island Mapping Project points to hottest spots in N. Va. | FFXnow

Initial data from Urban Heat Island Mapping Project points to hottest spots in N. Va. | FFXnow

Previous Image 1/2 Next Image The hottest parts of Fairfax County identified by this summer's "Urban Heat Island Mapping Project" likely won't come as a huge surprise to local residents. Tysons,...

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For 10th anniversary, Food for Neighbors collects 38K pounds to feed students #reston #herndon #fairfaxcounty ffxnow.com/2026/10/27/for-10…
For 10th anniversary, Food for Neighbors collects 38K pounds to feed students | FFXnow

For 10th anniversary, Food for Neighbors collects 38K pounds to feed students | FFXnow

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Food for Neighbors carried out a now-familiar routine: the mobilization of thousands of volunteers to pick up and sort food donations left in red bags on doorsteps...

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/Reston? Wait, Herndon has a Wawa (Centreville Rd ffxnow.com/2026/10/27/mornin…
Morning Notes for October 27, 2026 | FFXnow

Morning Notes for October 27, 2026 | FFXnow

Two Shot in Hutchison -- Police responded last night to a "domestic-related shooting in the 2200 block of Astoria Circle in Hutchison" just west of Herndon. "Officers located two adult male victims...

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Silver Line: Trains are single tracking between Wiehle-Reston East and Spring Hill due to a trespasser struck by a train. Customers will experience delays in both directions.
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Anime convention moves to Chantilly from Arlington for 2026 #reston #herndon #fairfaxcounty ffxnow.com/2026/10/26/anime-…
Anime convention moves to Chantilly from Arlington for 2026 | FFXnow

Anime convention moves to Chantilly from Arlington for 2026 | FFXnow

A three-day-long anime convention is moving to Chantilly's Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles from its prior Arlington home this fall. Now in its 27th year, the volunteer-led "Anime USA" will...

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Developer to share latest plan for former T-Mobile campus in Reston tonight #reston #herndon #fairfaxcounty ffxnow.com/2026/10/26/develo…
Developer to share latest plan for former T-Mobile campus in Reston tonight | FFXnow

Developer to share latest plan for former T-Mobile campus in Reston tonight | FFXnow

Previous Image 1/2 Next Image Reston residents will have an opportunity to weigh in tonight (Monday) on a potential redevelopment of the former T-Mobile office park near the Herndon Metro station....

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Planned senior living complex on Shipgarten site praised for 'striking' architecture #reston #herndon #fairfaxcounty ffxnow.com/2026/10/26/planne…
Planned senior living complex on Shipgarten site praised for ‘striking’ architecture | FFXnow

Planned senior living complex on Shipgarten site praised for ‘striking’ architecture | FFXnow

Fairfax County planning commissioners are recommending approval of a three-tower continuing-care compound on a 5-acre Tysons site currently occupied by the Shipgarten dining and entertainment...

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Reston Association approves new budget, capital projects plan #reston #herndon #fairfaxcounty ffxnow.com/2026/10/26/reston…
Reston Association approves new budget, capital projects plan | FFXnow

Reston Association approves new budget, capital projects plan | FFXnow

The Reston Association Board of Directors has formally adopted a new budget and capital improvement plan (CIP) for the coming year. As proposed earlier this month, the budget will increase the...

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FCPD wraps up 'Road Shark' traffic safety campaign with over 60K tickets issued #reston #herndon #fairfaxcounty ffxnow.com/2026/10/26/fcpd-w…
FCPD wraps up ‘Road Shark’ traffic safety campaign with over 60K tickets issued | FFXnow

FCPD wraps up ‘Road Shark’ traffic safety campaign with over 60K tickets issued | FFXnow

In a sample of just four weeks this year, Fairfax County police officers pulled over tens of thousands of drivers for speeding, driving while using their cell phones and other traffic violations. The...

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⚡ Dominion sues over rejected substation ✈️ Local airports rank high for flight disruptions 🏠 Bill aims to help renters exposed to mold ffxnow.com/2026/10/26/mornin…
Morning Notes for October 26, 2026 | FFXnow

Morning Notes for October 26, 2026 | FFXnow

Dominion Sues Over Rejected Substation -- "Dominion Energy has filed a lawsuit against Prince William County, challenging its decision to oppose a plan to overhaul an existing substation. The utility...

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HOMECOMING PARADE ROAD CLOSURE: Elden St is now closed between Sterling Rd and Monroe St. Avoid the area and use an alternate route. Plan for closures through the morning. Updates when available.
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Photos: Cow 'race' draws families to Frying Pan Farm for fall fun #reston #herndon #fairfaxcounty ffxnow.com/2026/10/23/photos…
Photos: Cow ‘race’ draws families to Frying Pan Farm for fall fun | FFXnow

Photos: Cow ‘race’ draws families to Frying Pan Farm for fall fun | FFXnow

Previous Image 1/10 Next Image A crowd cheered on the winner of a race last night (Thursday) at Frying Pan Farm Park, as she approached the finish line. But Jubilee could only be coaxed to wear her...

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Planning commission backs addition of nearly 300 townhomes near Dulles Airport #reston #herndon #fairfaxcounty ffxnow.com/2026/10/23/planni…
Planning commission backs addition of nearly 300 townhomes near Dulles Airport | FFXnow

Planning commission backs addition of nearly 300 townhomes near Dulles Airport | FFXnow

Previous Image 1/3 Next Image Fairfax County planners are backing another office-to-residential conversion near Dulles International Airport. At its Oct. 14 meeting, the Fairfax County Planning...

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Poll: The best Chinese restaurants in Fairfax County #reston #herndon #fairfaxcounty ffxnow.com/2026/10/23/poll-t…
Poll: The best Chinese restaurants in Fairfax County | FFXnow

Poll: The best Chinese restaurants in Fairfax County | FFXnow

Fairfax County features a rich and diverse culinary landscape, with Chinese restaurants serving both comfort food and unique flavors. This week, FFXnow invites readers to share their favorite spots...

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