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Before we head off into another weekend with a stay-at-home order in effect, let’s take a look back at the biggest stories on Reston Now in recent days.
- FCPS Officials Acknowledge ‘Leadership Failures’ in Botched Rollout of Distance Learning
- JUST IN: Northam Extends Closure of Non-Essential Businesses
- Fairfax County Under Tornado Watch Until the Evening
- Fairfax County COVID-19 Cases Top 1,000
- Local Fitness Centers Hit Hard by COVID-19 Economic Downturn
If you have ideas on stories we should cover, email us at [email protected] or submit an anonymous tip.
Feel free to discuss these topics, your social distancing plans or anything else that’s happening locally in the comments below.
Image via FCPS
Since 2013, Reston Now has been reporting news about the Reston and Herndon areas. Recently, we started providing additional coverage of Great Falls.
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The afternoon email — sent at 4 p.m. — rounds up the most recently published stories and sponsored content on our site. Our morning email is currently on a hiatus.
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Fairfax County officials have created a fund to support small businesses struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Board of Supervisors approved creating the “Fairfax County Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Microloan Fund” during their meeting today (Tuesday). The board expects the loan program to be ready by May 1, according to county documents.
The program allows the Community Business Partnership to distribute roughly $1.2 million to eligible small businesses in the county. Businesses with fewer than 50 employees make up about 94 percent of businesses in the county, according to the documents.
Businesses who undergo a pre-submission counseling session will be able to apply for loans up to $20,000 and will be able to use the money for things like rent, equipment and critical cash operating expenses. The loans will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, the documents say.
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay said the county’s program complements federal aid, including financial assistance from the Small Business Administration.
Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity said he was concerned about the administrative costs of operating the county’s program. He also proposed an amendment requiring the CBP to direct small business owners to seek federal aid prior to seeking local assistance.
McKay said Herrity’s amendment, which did not pass, was not necessary because the CBP already encourages individuals to seek federal avenues for help. He also noted that many businesses are falling through the cracks due to the limits of federal assistance, including delays in the rollout of funds.
Others encourage the county to reach as many affected businesses as possible.
Mt. Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck said he hopes the program champions “administrative flexibility” in order to help out businesses with between two and 10 employees.
The funding for the program is coming from $2.5 million from the Economic Opportunity Reserve to support economic relief efforts.
Staff in the Department of Economic Initiatives will monitor the distribution of the funds to figure out how to use the remaining $1.28 million, according to county documents. After 45 days, staff will let the board know if they recommend additional funds for the program.
McKay also directed county staff to explore additional relief options for businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Catherine Douglas Moran and Fatimah Waseem contributed to this story.
Since 2013, Reston Now has been reporting news about the Reston and Herndon areas. Recently, we started providing additional coverage of Great Falls.
Keep up with our coverage by signing up for our email subscriptions.
The afternoon email — sent at 4 p.m. — rounds up the most recently published stories and sponsored content on our site. Our morning email is currently on a hiatus.
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Advertising-supported local news outlets in the D.C. area and across the country are taking a big hit while the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds.
As the crisis deepens, Reston Now is in a tough spot. Starting today we’re asking you — our readers — to help us keep our coverage going over the next several months.
Since we launched in 2013, we’ve always prided ourselves in providing free content to our community and we’ve never asked readers to support our operations. But during these unprecedented times, we need your help.
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We have two monthly options: $6 and $10. Every donation will help us keep our news operation going. If you’d like to give more, we would prefer you save the big bucks for local nonprofits like Cornerstones or the COVID-19 Response Fund for Northern Virginia.
This is a temporary measure and we will let you know when the coast is clear and we can resume being 100% advertising-supported. Thank you for your readership and, for those who are able to contribute, your support.
Before we head off into the first weekend with a stay-at-home order in effect, let’s take a look back at the biggest stories on Reston Now in recent days.
- Trash, Recycling Changes in Fairfax County Start Today
- Fairfax County Schools to Begin Online Learning on April 14
- BREAKING: Northam Issues Stay-at-Home Order for Virginia
- As Testing Capacity Expands, Fairfax County Sees Jump in COVID-19 Cases
- Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Continue to Climb in Fairfax County
If you have ideas on stories we should cover, email us at [email protected] or submit an anonymous tip.
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Photo by Marjorie Copson
Since 2013, Reston Now has been reporting news about the Reston and Herndon areas. Recently, we started providing additional coverage of Great Falls.
Keep up with our coverage by signing up for our email subscriptions.
The afternoon email — sent at 4 p.m. — rounds up the most recently published stories and sponsored content on our site. Our morning email is currently on a hiatus.
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Thank you to everyone who has signed up for our email subscriptions already!
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Before we head off into another weekend of social distancing, let’s take a look back at the biggest stories on Reston Now in recent days.
- JUST IN: FCPS Closed until End of School Year
- JUST IN: Fairfax County to Close All Parks, Keeps Trails Open
- As Testing Capacity Expands, Fairfax County COVID-19 Cases Jump Overnight
- Coronavirus Cases in Fairfax County Jump to 31 Over the Weekend
- Despite COVID-19 Warnings from Officials, Reston Association Allowed Large Gatherings
If you have ideas on stories we should cover, email us at [email protected] or submit an anonymous tip.
Feel free to discuss these topics, your social distancing plans or anything else that’s happening locally in the comments below. A number of carryout and delivery options are available locally.
Photo by Marjorie Copson
Calling all local photographers: Reston Now is looking for your photos of Reston, Herndon and Great Falls.
Whether you’re a photography pro or just love snapping pictures with your smartphone, we are always looking to include seasonal photos in our Morning Notes on weekdays or reshare pictures on our social media accounts.
As we also followed the advice of public health experts, we’re especially interested to see your photos of social distancing (or lack thereof) in the area.
To send us your photos, email us at [email protected], tag us in your photo on social media or join our Reston Now Flickr page.
You will always receive credit for the photo — either with your username or actual name.
Thank you to photographers who have already sent us photos.
Since 2013, Reston Now has been reporting news about the Reston and Herndon areas. Recently, we started providing additional coverage of Great Falls.
Keep up with our coverage by signing up for our email subscriptions.
The afternoon email — sent at 4 p.m. — rounds up the most recently published stories and sponsored content on our site. Our morning email is currently on a hiatus.
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Before we head off into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the biggest stories on Reston Now in recent days.
- Report: Parishioner Defies Coronavirus Self-Quarantine, Golfs in Reston
- Boston Properties Seeks Parking Drop Near Reston Town Center Metro Station
- Fairfax County Identifies Two Presumptive Coronavirus Cases
- JUST IN: FCPS to Close on Monday to Plan for Coronavirus
- Fairfax County Board Defers Decision on Parking Drop at Reston Gateway Project
If you have ideas on stories we should cover, email us at [email protected] or submit an anonymous tip.
Feel free to discuss these topics, your weekend plans or anything else that’s happening locally in the comments below. As the Fairfax County Health Department says, don’t forget to sanitize as if you’ve touched a thousand crabs and now need to put on your contact lenses.
Staff photo by Jay Westcott
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Before we head off into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the biggest stories on Reston Now in recent days.
- North Shore Pool to Close for 2020 Season
- Capital One to Close Great Falls Location
- Suspect Charged with Rape of Juvenile in Herndon
- Damage to Barrier Closes Hunter Mill Road Bridge
- After Founder’s Death, Dance Shop Moving to New Herndon Spot
If you have ideas on stories we should cover, email us at [email protected] or submit an anonymous tip.
Feel free to discuss these topics, your weekend plans or anything else that’s happening locally in the comments below.
Photo courtesy Caitlin Kenney
Calling all local photographers: Reston Now is looking for your photos of Reston, Herndon and Great Falls.
Whether you’re a photography pro or just love snapping pictures with your smartphone, we are always looking to include seasonal photos in our Morning Notes on weekdays or reshare pictures on our social media accounts.
To send us your photos, email us at [email protected], tag us in your photo on social media or join our Reston Now Flickr page.
You will always receive credit for the photo — either with your username or actual name.
Thank you to photographers who have already sent us photos.
