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JulyAugust 2020

3 Fairfax County Seeks More Funding for Soapstone Connector Greater Reston Arts Center Launches ‘Special Appeal’ for Funds Free COVID-19 Testing Coming to Southgate Community Center in Reston Fairfax County Sees Continued Boost in Census Response Rates Flood Watch in Effect Through Tuesday Monday Morning Notes

4 Reston Multicultural Festival Canceled for This Year Merkel: Action Expected on Delayed Downtown Herndon Plans This Year Taste of Reston Canceled Due to COVID-19 New Reston Community Opening August 12 Near Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station Herndon Resident Opens Indian Fusion Dessert Business Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Isaias to Impact Reston Area Tuesday Morning Notes

5 Herndon HS Contest Winners Distribute Recipe to Families in Need ‘Simon’ Artwork Coming to Valley & Park Development FCPS Superintendent Defends Rationale for Virtual Start to School Pet of the Week: Buttons Artist Completes ‘Reston Wings’ Mural on Parking Garage Cornerstones Collects School Supplies To Distribute For Fall Learning Wednesday Morning Notes

6 Fairfax County NAACP, FCPS Superintendent Hold Town Hall on Racism Herndon Town Council Works to Solidify Funds from CARES Act Del. Ken Plum: Lifetime of Learning Poll: Will You Use Virginia’s New COVID-19 Exposure App? Annual Superhero Race Takes On DIY Format This Year Thursday Morning Notes

7 Top Stories This Week Reston Community Center Resumes Summer Concerts at Lake Anne Plaza, Reston Station Penzance Offers Peek into Herndon Office Park Revitalization Voter Registration Group to Correct 500,000 Botched Mailers Friday Morning Notes Flash Flood Watch In Effect Today

10 Shelter House Launches Back-to-School Drive Restoration of Snakeden Branch at Lake Audubon Nearly Complete Police Investigate Bullet Holes in Reston Home Reno of the Month: How Do You Tell if a Wall is Load-bearing? Legal Insider: How Alcohol Usage Affects Security Clearances Quadrangle Offers Look at Plans for Fairbrook Park in Herndon Reston Eateries to Join Summer Restaurant Week Monday Morning Notes

11 Fairfax County Seeks Feedback on Climate Planning Report: Le Pain Quotidien Closes Reston Town Center Location Reston Hospital Center Sees Decline in Patients During Pandemic Reston Real Estate: Just Sold FCPS Superintendent to Host Virtual Town Hall This Week Poll: Should Virginia Further Extend Its Eviction Moratorium? Tuesday Morning Notes

12 Local Faith-based Groups Partner in ‘Car Rally for Justice’ Fairfax County NAACP President Talks Exploring Lt. Governor Candidacy Reston-Based Entrepreneur Secures Patent On Shopping Application Pet of the Week: Eggs JINYA Ramen Bar to Open in Reston Town Center This Week Del. Ken Plum: Discussing ‘Defund the Police’ Fairfax County Under Flash Flood Watch Wednesday Wednesday Morning Notes

13 Metro to Run More Buses, Trains Through COVID-19 Recovery Plan State Crews Tackling Flashing Lights at Reston Parkway After Treatment, Potentially Harmful Algae Bloom Takes Over Lake Thoreau Herndon Police Investigate Robbery, Stabbing in Town of Herndon Flashing Beacons Installed at Hunter Mill Road Thursday Morning Notes

14 Top Stories This Week Fairfax County Launches On Site Programming in Select Schools Herndon AMC Theatre to Reopen This Month Reston Association to Hold Special Meeting on Budget Poll: How Often Are You Buying From Small Businesses? Friday Morning Notes