With Cyber Monday behind us, Giving Tuesday is in full swing. During this charitable day of giving, we would love to know how and if you plan to take part.
The movement was created in 2012 to encourage people to give back to their communities after a weekend of consumerism.
Let us know how you plan to participate in the poll below.
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Nearly half of all adults the United States say they’re trying to trim widening waistlines, but it’s unclear if that happens during annual Thanksgiving feasts.
On Thanksgiving, roughly 45 million turkeys will be consumed this year, according to the National Turkey Foundation.
Do you plan to embrace gluttony during your Thanksgiving meal or will you try to cut back this year? Let us know in the poll below.
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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.
- With Conceptual Proposal, Reston Town Center North Redevelopment Renamed Cameron Green
- County Looks to Sell Land to Comstock Near Wiehle-Reston East
- Third Phase of Halley Rise Development Moves Forward
- Paddywax Candle Bar Opening Next Week in Reston Town Center
- Metro to Sell Naming Rights to Innovation Center Metro Station
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.
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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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This op-ed was submitted by Kaelyn Serrao. It does not reflect the opinions of Reston Now. We publish opinion contributions of specific interest to the Reston community. Contributions may be edited for length or content.
I am writing in response to the article titled “Strike Against Metrobus Contractor Could Impact Fairfax Connector Service”, published in your online newspaper on November 18th, 2019. I was not aware of the current dispute going on between the Fairfax Connector drivers and the contractor of Metrobus and felt that your article articulated the issue well. I felt that there was no overwhelming bias present and appreciated the Fairfax County Department of Transportation stating their position on the negotiations.
Although they predict that there will be no impacts on service due to these negotiations, there is a possibility it could cause issues for those who are dependent on the transportation line. People may not feel that this labor dispute is a big deal because it does not affect them directly, but if the negotiation doesn’t go well it could result in problems for a large portion of the community.
I felt compelled to write a letter about this article because I feel that these types of issues are often overlooked. The Fairfax Connector drivers are silent heroes that continually get people where they need to be in a safe and timely fashion. They deserve to be recognized for their service to the public and have their labor requests reviewed and implemented with the upmost respect.
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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.
- South Lakes High School Student Killed in Car Crash
- More Changes Coming to ‘McTacoHut’ in Reston
- Town of Herndon Appoints Former GEICO Employee as First-ever Risk Manager
- Reston Apartment Fire Caused by Unattended Candle
- Third Phase of Halley Rise Development Moves Forward
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.
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Have thoughts about Reston Now’s coverage of Reston, Herndon and Great Falls? Want to share your opinions about local issues?
Reston Now welcomes letters to the editors and op-eds of specific interest to the Reston, Herndon and Great Falls community.
The key difference is that an op-ed can be an opinion piece about a local issue, while a letter to the editor responds directly to a Reston Now story.
Please email it to [email protected]. You are also welcome to contact us with your idea for feedback before submitting it.
While there is no word limit, we suggest under 1,000 words. Contributions may be edited for length, content and style/grammar.
Reston Now does not publish op-eds relating to a specific candidate running for political office — either from the candidate’s team or opponents.
Thank you to everyone who has submitted op-eds and letters to the editor already.
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.
You can also opt in to receive emails we send on behalf of local businesses and nonprofits. If you opt out, you’ll still receive an occasional event or offer-related email as part of your subscription.
Note: we will never share your email address with a third-party.
Thank you to everyone who has signed up for our email subscriptions already!
Not receiving emails or want to change your subscriptions? You can re-enter your email in the subscription sign-up, which will then pop up a message saying that email is already subscribed. The message will prompt you to update your profile, which will then send you an email that will let you manage your subscriptions.
Want to get in touch with the team bringing you news about Reston, Herndon and Great Falls?
Send us your news tips, press releases and feedback to [email protected] or use our anonymous message form. Our news team does not have a phone line for inbound calls.
You can also reach us on social media – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
For advertising inquiries, please contact [email protected].
Want to get in touch with the team bringing you news about Reston, Herndon and Great Falls?
Send us your news tips, press releases and feedback to [email protected] or use our anonymous message form. Our news team does not have a phone line for inbound calls.
You can also reach us on social media – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
For advertising inquiries, please contact [email protected].
Before we head off into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the biggest stories on Reston Now in recent days.
- Exclusive: Rolls-Royce Considers Relocating Regional Headquarters in Reston Town Center
- Night Construction Begins on Reston Roadways
- Silver Line Phase Two Test Trains Begin Running to Ashburn
- Great Falls Then and Now: Lockmoor Farm
- New Glass Recycling Rules in Effect in Fairfax County
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 by Jay Westcott
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.
You can also opt in to receive emails we send on behalf of local businesses and nonprofits. If you opt out, you’ll still receive an occasional event or offer-related email as part of your subscription.
Note: we will never share your email address with a third-party.
Thank you to everyone who has signed up for our email subscriptions already!
Not receiving emails or want to change your subscriptions? You can re-enter your email in the subscription sign-up, which will then pop up a message saying that email is already subscribed. The message will prompt you to update your profile, which will then send you an email that will let you manage your subscriptions.
Columbus Day, a federal holiday that is also a workday for some, is on Monday. Here’s a look at what is open and what is closed for the holiday.
Fairfax County government offices and public schools are closed. Local libraries will also be closed on Monday. No in-person absentee voting will be offered at the Fairfax County Government Center. Reston Association offices, including the Walker Nature Center and Central Services Facility, will also be closed in observance of the holiday.
Reston Community Center Hunters Woods and Lake Anne are open, but check if your individual class or event is scheduled. Fairfax County parks and RECenter are also open.
Meanwhile, Metro will run on a Saturday schedule and Metrobus will operate on a modified Saturday schedule. MetroAccess and paratransit services will operate on a regular schedule.
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Have thoughts about Reston Now’s coverage of Reston, Herndon and Great Falls? Want to share your opinions about local issues?
Reston Now welcomes letters to the editors and op-eds of specific interest to the Reston, Herndon and Great Falls community.
The key difference is that an op-ed can be an opinion piece about a local issue, while a letter to the editor responds directly to a Reston Now story.
Please email it to [email protected]. You are also welcome to contact us with your idea for feedback before submitting it.
While there is no word limit, we suggest under 1,000 words. Contributions may be edited for length, content and style/grammar.
Reston Now does not publish op-eds relating to a specific candidate running for political office — either from the candidate’s team or opponents.
Thank you to everyone who has submitted op-eds and letters to the editor already.
