Are Silver Line’s TIFIA Funds In Danger? — The Silver Line Phase 2 is counting on $1.9 billion in federal TIFIA loans to cover costs. But are those funds in danger due to U.S. Highway Trust Program bankruptcy? One report predicts the HTP will be out of money by August. [Reston 2020]
Nominate A Super Volunteer — Nominations for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Barbara Varon Volunteer Award are being accepted through June 10. The annual award honors dedication to improving the community through volunteer service honors the memory of Barbara Varon, former Chairman of the Fairfax County Electoral Board. [Fairfax County]
Phase 2 Info For You — Phase 2 of the Reston Master Plan Special Study is about to get underway. This will look at the future redevelopment of Reston’s neighborhoods, village centers and other areas. Want to get a head start on knowing what it is all about? Check out the Fairfax County Channel 16 cable show, Connecting with Supervisor Hudgins. This edition features County Planners Faheem Darab and Richard Lambert, along with Phase 1 chairman Patty Nicoson. The broadcast is available on demand to your computer. [Fairfax County]
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For this year’s Independent Bookstore Day, local bookworms will be encouraged to collect not just new literary titles, but also places to buy them. More than a dozen shops across…
RELAC Water Cooling will begin delivering air-conditioning services to residents and businesses in Reston’s Lake Anne area this weekend — ahead of its official launch date of May 22. The…
The cost of riding Metro trains and buses will go up, starting July 1, when the transit agency’s new budget takes effect. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) board…
