Today, we open the voting for our 2017 Best Reston Business award in the Best Financial Business category. This poll will be open through 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 25. After that, the top two vote-getters will advance to final voting, which will take place in early August.
Cast your vote below.
Check back each weekday through July 26 for another category’s ballot.
OTHER POLLS
Open through July 26: Best Fitness Business
Open through July 27: Best Real Estate Agent
Open through July 28: Best Local Shop
Open through July 31: Best Fast-Casual Restaurant
Open through Aug. 1: Best Sit-Down Restaurant
Items were taken from a home in the Hattontown area during a break-in last week.
The Fairfax County Police Department says the crime took place in the 2300 block of Dakota Lakes Drive last Tuesday. A home was broken into between 2 p.m. and 4:45 p.m., according to the report, and items were stolen. Detectives are investigating the case.
Meanwhile, FCPD’s Reston District Station also reported the following crimes in recent days:
LARCENIES:
2400 block of Black Cap Lane, property from residence
1800 block of Cameron Glen Drive, cell phone from school
2200 block of Cartwright Place, license plate from vehicle
2100 block of Centreville Road, bicycle from business
2800 block of Classic Court, laptop computer from vehicle
13100 block of Fox Hunt Lane, bicycle from residence
2400 block of Fox Mill Road, bag from vehicle
9900 block of Georgetown Pike, beer from business
2200 block of Hunters Woods Plaza, credit card from business
12000 block of Insha Court, debit card from vehicle
11400 block of Isaac Newton Square, bag from business
11700 block of Ledura Court, property from vehicle
900 block of Riva Ridge Drive, tools from residence
11400 block of South Lakes Drive, bicycle from school
2200 block of Stone Wheel Drive, clothing from business
11800 block of Sunrise Valley Drive, cellphone from residence
11400 block of Waterview Cluster, tires from vehicle
STOLEN VEHICLES:
2300 block of Birch Run Circle, 2004 Mercury
Anyone with information about any of these crimes should call 703-691-2131 or 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or text “TIP187” plus the message to CRIMES(274637).
Today, we open the voting for our 2017 Best Reston Business award in the Best Child Care or Preschool category. This poll will be open through 5 p.m. Monday, July 24. After that, the top two vote-getters will advance to final voting, which will take place in early August.
Cast your vote below.
Check back each weekday through July 26 for another category’s ballot.
OTHER POLLS
Open through July 25: Best Financial Business
Open through July 26: Best Fitness Business
Open through July 27: Best Real Estate Agent
Open through July 28: Best Local Shop
Open through July 31: Best Fast-Casual Restaurant
Open through Aug. 1: Best Sit-Down Restaurant
Man, it’s been a hot week.
Temperatures in the high 90s with heat indices nearing 105 have swamped us all in recent days. If you’re tired of sweating, there’s good news for the weekend: temperatures are forecast to be below 90 (wow!) and maybe we’ll get a nice breeze as well.
The news has been hot this week too. There’s always something going on in Reston. These are the stories that have received the most clicks on the site since last Friday:
- Bear Spotted Near Reston; Police Urge Safety Around the Animals
- Police Investigating After Swastika Painted Near Reston Home
- 1831 Michael Faraday Site Has Thursday Date With Planning Commission
- Crime Roundup: Alcohol Leads to Charges for Local Residents This Weekend
- Reston Resident Scores High on ‘Jeopardy!’ But Gets Stumped at the End
Feel free to discuss these topics and anything else that happened locally this week. Make sure to vote on 2017 Best Reston Business awards as well.
Enjoy the weekend!
Today, we open the voting for our 2017 Best Reston Business award in the Best Builder, Remodeler or Contractor category. This poll will be open through 5 p.m. Friday, July 21. After that, the top two vote-getters will advance to final voting, which will take place in early August.
Cast your vote below.
Check back each weekday through July 26 for another category’s ballot.
OTHER POLLS
Open through July 25: Best Financial Business
Open through July 26: Best Fitness Business
Open through July 27: Best Real Estate Agent
Open through July 28: Best Local Shop
Open through July 31: Best Fast-Casual Restaurant
Open through Aug. 1: Best Sit-Down Restaurant
(This article was updated at 1:45 p.m. after a severe thunderstorm watch was issued for the area.)
The National Weather Service has again issued a heat advisory for an area including Fairfax County, as the sizzling hot temperatures that we’ve felt all week just won’t go away.
From the NWS alert:
…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has
issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this
evening.* HEAT INDEX VALUES…Around 105 this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Risk of heat-related illness for those without air-
conditioning or those outdoors for an extended period.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Heat Advisory means that a period of high temperatures is
expected. The combination of high temperatures and high humidity
will create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency — call 911.
In addition, the NWS has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the area that will be in effect until 9 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of DE, DC, MD, NJ, PA, VA, WV until 9 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/i8usDXbyxk
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) July 14, 2017
On Fridays, we take a moment to thank our advertisers and sponsors:
Reston Station, Summerbration will offer something to watch, listen to, taste and enjoy all summer long.
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, the business community for the vibrant region.
BLVD, Comstock’s apartments at Reston Station.
AKG Design Studio, boutique design firm specializing in kitchen, bathroom designs and cabinetry sales.
Berry & Berry, PLLC, Reston law firm specializing in federal employment, retirement, labor union, and security clearance matters.
Reston Real Estate, Eve Thompson of Long & Foster Real Estate specializes in Reston homes.
Reston Carpet Cleaning, local cleaning service.
Becky’s Pet Care, offering friendly pet services in Northern Virginia.
Reston Community Center, serving Reston’s recreational and cultural needs.
Reston Town Center, offering more than 50 shops, 30 restaurants, an 11-screen cinema and more.
MakeOffices, shared work spaces with five area locations, including Reston.
Boofie O’Gorman, Top Producer Realtor at Long & Foster Reston.
Goldfish Swim School, specializing in children’s swim lessons year-round.
Small Change Consignment, serving Reston’s kids for more than 30 years.
A Cleaning Service, professional residential and commercial cleaning.
Reston Montessori, private co-educational school for children ages 3 months to sixth grade.
Kalypso’s Sports Tavern, providing great food and drink at Lake Anne Plaza.
Bright Horizons at Commerce Metro Center, new child care facility in Reston.
Reston Children’s Center, providing care, preschool and private education and summer camp enrichment.
Ryan Homes — Westmoore, Loudoun County’s hottest new Metro community in the heart of Ashburn.
Knutson Brambleton, Loudoun County urban townhomes with yards in the sky.
Knutson Crescent Place, urban townhomes in Leesburg — Loudoun’s authentic town center since 1758.
Lofts at Village Walk, urban townhome condominium designs at The Village at Leesburg.
Towns of Lansdowne Square, a collection of 23 luxury urban townhomes in downtown Lansdowne.
Tall Oaks Assisted Living, assisted living, memory care and more senior care services.
There are plenty of fun things to do in Reston on any given day.
Today, we open the voting for our 2017 Best Reston Business award in the Best Arts/Entertainment Venue category. This poll will be open through 5 p.m. Thursday, July 20. After that, the top two vote-getters will advance to final voting, which will take place in early August.
We have several fun venues and entertainers who are in the running for the honor this year. Cast your vote below.
Check back each weekday through July 26 for another category’s ballot.
OTHER POLLS
Open through July 25: Best Financial Business
Open through July 26: Best Fitness Business
Open through July 27: Best Real Estate Agent
Open through July 28: Best Local Shop
Open through July 31: Best Fast-Casual Restaurant
Open through Aug. 1: Best Sit-Down Restaurant
Hot and humid conditions continue across the area through Friday. Stay prepared with this info. #KeepYourCoolhttps://t.co/wo6o1NRRKT
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) July 12, 2017
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the area that will be in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday.
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has
issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM EDT
Thursday.* TEMPERATURES…Highs in the mid to upper 90s.
* HEAT INDEX VALUES…Around 105 degrees.
* IMPACTS…Risk of heat-related illness for those without air-
conditioning or those outdoors for an extended period.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Heat Advisory means that a period of high temperatures is
expected. The combination of high temperatures and high humidity
will create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency — call 911.
Fairfax County urges residents who do not have air conditioning to find somewhere cool: head to the movies, visit shopping centers or go to one of the county’s designated cooling centers — including Reston Regional Library and the Southgate Community Center.
In addition, residents should know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Today, we open the voting for our 2017 Best Reston Business award in the Best Medical Practice category. This poll will be open through 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 19. After that, the top two vote-getters will advance to final voting, which will take place in early August.
We have five facilities who have nominated themselves for the honor this year.
So who has been there for you in your time of need? Cast your vote below.
Check back each weekday through July 26 for another category’s ballot.
OTHER POLLS
Open through July 25: Best Financial Business
Open through July 26: Best Fitness Business
Open through July 27: Best Real Estate Agent
Open through July 28: Best Local Shop
Open through July 31: Best Fast-Casual Restaurant
Open through Aug. 1: Best Sit-Down Restaurant
If you’ve ever needed the services of a lawyer, you know it might be an intimidating experience.
Whether it’s for legal assistance, divorce proceedings, criminal representation or any other type of need, finding the perfect law firm for you is of the utmost importance. There are plenty of attorneys here in Reston ready to assist you.
Today, we open the voting for our 2017 Best Reston Business award in the Best Legal Practice category. This poll will be open through 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 18. After that, the top two vote-getters will advance to final voting, which will take place in early August.
We have four firms from which to choose. Remember, all businesses were asked to self-nominate for the honor this year.
So who has been there for you in your time of need? Cast your vote below.
Check back each weekday through July 26 for another category’s ballot.
OTHER POLLS
Open through July 25: Best Financial Business
Open through July 26: Best Fitness Business
Open through July 27: Best Real Estate Agent
Open through July 28: Best Local Shop
Open through July 31: Best Fast-Casual Restaurant
Open through Aug. 1: Best Sit-Down Restaurant
Who doesn’t love getting together with some friends and enjoying their favorite local watering hole?
The voting for our 2017 Best Reston Business awards kicks off with the Best Bar/Happy Hour category. This poll will be open through 5 p.m. Monday, July 17. After that, the top two vote-getters will advance to final voting, which will take place in early August.
We have 11 hot spots from which to choose. Where do you like to head in the evening after a long day at the office?
Check back each weekday through July 26 for another category’s ballot.
OTHER POLLS
Open through July 25: Best Financial Business
Open through July 26: Best Fitness Business
Open through July 27: Best Real Estate Agent
Open through July 28: Best Local Shop
Open through July 31: Best Fast-Casual Restaurant
Open through Aug. 1: Best Sit-Down Restaurant
We hope you enjoyed the fireworks, parades and other patriotic events in the past week. Stories about fireworks and holiday festivals received a lot of traffic on Reston Now as people planned their celebrations.
When looking at the the Top 5 stories from the past week, we’ll filter out those stories. There was plenty of other news to report as well.
These are the non-holiday-specific stories that have received the most clicks on the site since last Friday:
- Staples Closing at Plaza America; Total Wine & More Reported to Replace It
- Seven Restaurants Advertised as Coming to RTC West Development
- ICE Detainee Who Escaped Custody Monday Afternoon Captured
- ‘Operation Safe Summer’ Nabs More Than 10 Suspected Internet Predators
- Crime: A Look at the June Incident Reports from FCPD’s Reston District Station
Feel free to discuss these topics and anything else that happened locally this week. Enjoy the weekend!
On Fridays, we take a moment to thank our advertisers and sponsors:
Reston Station, Summerbration will offer something to watch, listen to, taste and enjoy all summer long.
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, the business community for the vibrant region.
BLVD, Comstock’s apartments at Reston Station.
AKG Design Studio, boutique design firm specializing in kitchen, bathroom designs and cabinetry sales.
Berry & Berry, PLLC, Reston law firm specializing in federal employment, retirement, labor union, and security clearance matters.
Reston Real Estate, Eve Thompson of Long & Foster Real Estate specializes in Reston homes.
Reston Carpet Cleaning, local cleaning service.
Becky’s Pet Care, offering friendly pet services in Northern Virginia.
Reston Community Center, serving Reston’s recreational and cultural needs.
Reston Town Center, offering more than 50 shops, 30 restaurants, an 11-screen cinema and more.
MakeOffices, shared work spaces with five area locations, including Reston.
Boofie O’Gorman, Top Producer Realtor at Long & Foster Reston.
Goldfish Swim School, specializing in children’s swim lessons year-round.
Small Change Consignment, serving Reston’s kids for more than 30 years.
A Cleaning Service, professional residential and commercial cleaning.
Reston Montessori, private co-educational school for children ages 3 months to sixth grade.
Kalypso’s Sports Tavern, providing great food and drink at Lake Anne Plaza.
Bright Horizons at Commerce Metro Center, new child care facility in Reston.
Reston Children’s Center, providing care, preschool and private education and summer camp enrichment.
Ryan Homes — Westmoore, Loudoun County’s hottest new Metro community in the heart of Ashburn.
Knutson Brambleton, Loudoun County urban townhomes with yards in the sky.
Knutson Crescent Place, urban townhomes in Leesburg — Loudoun’s authentic town center since 1758.
Lofts at Village Walk, urban townhome condominium designs at The Village at Leesburg.
Towns of Lansdowne Square, a collection of 23 luxury urban townhomes in downtown Lansdowne.
Tall Oaks Assisted Living, assisted living, memory care and more senior care services.
The Fairfax County Park Authority is inviting kids and adults alike to learn more about the county’s history and potentially win prizes in the process.
The Discovery Trail Map activity invites participants to visit and explore 12 parks across the county in celebration of its 275th anniversary. There are multiple ways to get involved in the distribution of prizes for participation, which will continue through Labor Day.
- Anyone who visits eight of the 12 sites, collecting special stickers at each one, will receive a prize packet containing nine tickets to summer park activities. The prize packet is valued at $93.
- Everyone who qualifies for the prize pack is also entered in a drawing to win a bicycle and safety helmet. Four winners will be chosen.
- Lord Fairfax VI, the county’s namesake, will be “visiting” parks on the Discovery Trail. Anyone who posts a selfie with him on Instagram using the hashtag #WhereIsLordFairfax will be eligible to win a choice of two RECenter passes or two mini golf passes valid at any FCPA RECenter or mini golf course. One winner will be chosen each week. Follow the Park Authority’s Facebook page for clues about Lord Fairfax’s whereabouts.
Discovery Trail Maps are available at any staffed Fairfax County park, RECenter, nature center, historic site and golf course. They are also available at any Fairfax County Public Library and all five Northern Virginia Spokes Etc. stores, while supplies last. They can also be downloaded from the Park Authority website.
Parents or guardians of youth bike winners, along with one adult bike winner, will be notified by email or by phone. Winners will be publicly announced in September.
For more information, call 703-324-8662.
Image courtesy Fairfax County Park Authority
