Monday Morning Rundown

Bob McDonnell/File photo

Goodbye, Governor — Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell  reflects on his term, the scandals and the future of the Commonwealth as he prepares to turn over the office to Terry McAuliffe in early January. [Fairfax Times]

Herndon Fire Damage Small Thanks to Neighbor — An resident at a Herndon apartment complex called 911, saving her neighbor’s unit from extensive damage. [Fairfax Times]

Checking in With RDGLDGRN — The Reston-based go-go influenced band gained national prominence in 2013 [Washington Post]

State Appointment for Former GOP Candidate — Patrick Murray, the two-time unsuccessful Republican challenger to Rep. Jim Moran (D), has received a state appointment from Gov. Bob McDonnell (R). Murray, a retired U.S. Army colonel, was appointed to the Board of Veterans Services. [Commonwealth of Virginia]

Recent Stories

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors faces tough decisions ahead of next week’s budget markup session, following demands from local unions to increase county employees’ wages.Last week, dozens of county…

Reston’s popular community yard sale is temporarily moving down the road. More than 3,000 people are expected to attend the biannual event when it returns this Saturday (April 27), according to Reston Association, the organizer.

Morning Notes

Virginia bluebells bloom in Reston (photo by Marjorie Copson) Clifton Family Mourns Sons Killed in Fire — “When Fairfax County firefighters found two boys inside a fiery Virginia house earlier…

Marc Smith will serve as the new Herndon economic development director starting in May (courtesy Town of Herndon) The Town of Herndon is getting a new director of economic development….

×

Subscribe to our mailing list