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Archive Calendar

AprilMay 2022

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2 Fairfax County now averaging over 300 Covid cases a day New maps drop Cub Run, Wolftrap Creek, and more from Fairfax County floodplain Big Buns to open on Elden Street in the Town of Herndon this year FCPD ups traffic enforcement for cyclist, pedestrian safety campaign Reston’s Ridge Heights pool opening, Lake Thoreau pool groundbreaking delayed Morning Notes	3 Fairfax County rents are increasing, as pandemic deepens affordability, inequity concerns University eyes space at Campus Commons offices in Reston Fairfax County employers highlighted for National Small Business Week Yu Noodles shop opens in the Town of Herndon Drug Take Back Day yields over 1,300 pounds of meds in Fairfax County Morning Poll: Should FCPS restrict students’ use of cellphones? Morning Notes	4 Bow Tie Cinemas shutters in Reston, putting popular senior movie days on hold Fairfax County has seen 11 rabies cases this year, none among foxes VDOT seeks public input on planned projects, including Route 29 widening Developer presents pared-down plan for Parkview project in Herndon Fairfax County Circuit Court launches electronic filing system for civil cases Reston bakery Nordic-Knot places second in national small business contest Fairfax County area abortion clinic, legislators react to possible end of Roe v. Wade Morning Notes	5 Dogwood ES students collaborate with Richmond artist, Reston groups on “social justice” murals Fairfax County board chair to rappel down Arlington hotel for charity The Mather brings luxury living and biophilic design to Tysons Women’s clothing store Chico’s closes in Reston Town Center Fairfax County’s e-scooter program currently down to one vendor Morning Poll: What do you think of Fairfax County’s plans to increase worker pay? Morning Notes	6 Most-read Fairfax County stories of the week: May 2-6 Reston’s Gardens of Note tour offers peek into residents’ gardens As residential property taxes rise, Fairfax County’s commercial base shrinks JUST IN: Fairfax County’s COVID-19 community level climbs to ‘medium’ Friday Night Live! concert series kicks off in Town of Herndon today Fairfax County under Flood Watch, starting Friday afternoon Morning Notes	7	8
9 Legal Insider: MSPB appeals for federal employees DEVELOPING: Death near downtown Herndon under police investigation Fairfax County police pension furthers cryptocurrency strategy Fairfax County’s COVID-19 hospital admissions doubled last week Public art to be temporarily removed for inspection of Reston underpass Gang members convicted for 2019 murder after West Falls Church abduction Morning Notes	10 Herndon hopes for ‘unique’ entrance with planned promenade from Metro station Retired judge lands GOP nomination to challenge Rep. Connolly for 11th District Reno of the Month: 5 red flags when hiring general contractors or home remodelers Fairfax County leaders set to endorse new ‘Safe Streets for All’ program Students across Fairfax County rally in support of abortion rights Morning Notes	11 Fairfax County revives effort to look at ‘panhandling’ issues, but leaders disagree on approach Reston’s Spectrum Center lands new bank to replace closed Capital One Join our Open House Weekend at The Kensington Reston May 14-15 Homelessness drops, half counted in 2022 are Black, county reports Reston Town Center renovations force cancellation of concert series Morning Notes	12 Upgrades to Fox Mill and Pinecrest roads intersection to begin in 2024 Fairfax County supervisor suggests legal remedy to reduce speed limits Fairfax County board chair rejects Youngkin’s advice for Supreme Court justice protests Downtown Herndon redevelopment schedule is still under negotiation Morning Notes	13 Join our Open House Weekend at The Kensington Reston May 14-15 Most-read Fairfax County stories of the week: May 9-13 Men’s spa and cocktail bar opens at Reston Station FCPS proposes funding for salaries, environmental initiatives with new budget Second annual Tour de Hunter Mill returns to Reston tomorrow Morning Notes	14	15
16 JUST IN: Thunderstorm Warning issued for Fairfax County Spring COVID-19 surge continues in Fairfax County, as U.S. death toll hits 1 million Multiple people stabbed near county human services building in Reston Fairfax County lands $8.9M in federal funding for affordable housing Herndon carnival set for June in lieu of annual festival Morning Notes	17 FCPS proposes social media policy, drawing line between professional and personal speech Fairfax County releases draft plan to address costly climate change effects Reston firefighters help deliver baby at station New ‘Salute to Reston’ murals take shape at The Harrison in Reston Town Center A flock of cuddly sheep are mowing lawns in Fairfax County Morning Notes	18 Fairfax County considers spreading developer costs for sewer upgrades among residents JUST IN: Child with measles may have exposed people at Inova Fairfax Hospital Fairfax County Public Library gets big gift for new materials from Reston Friends Greek restaurant Knossos coming soon to Elden Street from Leesburg County officials debate allowing bigger, brighter electronic signs Morning Notes	19 Dulles Toll Road fees could be hiked up to cover Silver Line Phase 2 costs Fairfax County’s electric vehicle goals clouded by rising infrastructure costs Furniture Max’s Memorial Day event begins… now! Comstock’s plans for ‘Commerce Center’ near Wiehle-Reston East revealed Morning Notes	20 Most-read Fairfax County stories of the week: May 16-20 Residence Inn redevelopment heads to Herndon Town Council for vote Bidding adieu to Reston Town Center, Clyde’s prepares to unveil next course Morning Notes	21	22 Rainstorm with hail passes through Fairfax County
23 Most Fairfax County vaccinated kids now eligible for Covid booster shots Location, name changes proposed for North Point polling precincts Ahead of 2023 opening, Wegmans begins hiring for Reston location Morning Notes	24	25	26	27	28	29
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