Tuesday Morning Rundown

Lake Thoreau at South Lakes Village Center

Staying Safe Here In Fairfax — In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, most cities and other municipalities, even in the United States, are increasing security. Fairfax County officials are reminding residents to remain aware and speak up if they see anything suspicious. [Fairfax County]

Speeding Up Development Applications — Fairfax County has streamlined the process — mostly by eliminating paperwork and taking the initial steps online — for development and rezoning applications. [Fairfax County]

Ethics Day Still Needs Help — The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce’s annual Ethics Day with South Lakes High School seniors is Nov. 24. Volunteers to facilitate small-group discussions are still needed (and training will be provided on Nov. 18). [Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce]

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….

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