Big Reston Bucket List — Here’s a giant checklist of (mostly family friendly) fun things to do around Reston this summer. [Modern Reston]
Airport RideSharing — Should services such as Uber and Lyft be allowed to operate at Washington-area airports? The Washington Metropolitan Airports Authority wants your feedback. [MWAA]
Welcome Home, Search Dogs — Fairfax County’s search and rescue dogs are back from Nepal. How are they going to chill out after working hard? [Washington Post]
Big Summer Savings — Lake Anne Plaza’s Small Change Consignment, will begin its summer half-price sale June 2. Everything (toys, kids clothes, maternity clothes, equipment) is 50 percent off.
Track Titles for SLHS — South Lakes High School successfully defended its titles in winning both the boys and girls 2015 Liberty Conference 6 Outdoor Track and Field Championships. It was the fifth consecutive title for the girls team and the second straight and seventh in the past eight years for the boys team.
National Trails Day Ribbon Cutting at Lake Fairfax — A $60,000 Fairfax County Park Foundation project to install a new fiberglass bridge, replace signage and upgrade the trail surface along the Chestnut Grove Trail in Lake Fairfax Park will have its grand opening Saturday, June 6 at 10 a.m. [Fairfax County]
Taste of Reston Needs Volunteers — The Taste of Reston, sponsored by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, returns to Reston Town Center June 19 and 20. Volunteers are still needed to make the event a success. [Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce]
Appeal In ’80s Murder Near Reston — Attorneys for Alfredo Prieto, on death row for the 1988 murder of two George Washington University students off of Hunter Mill Road, say he can’t be executed because he is intellectually disabled, [News Leader]
Sweet Prom Story — A Herndon resident helped his sister have a prom to remember. Kyle Hammersley, 22, escorted his younger sister, Emma Hammersley, who has Down syndrome, to the Herndon High School recently. [FOX 5]
Call For GRACE Entries — Greater Reston Arts Center is calling all teachers in the area for a new Art Educator’s Exhibition. The juried exhibition will highlight the talent and diversity among area art teachers. [GRACE]
What Does The Future Hold? — Bisnow business publications is hosting a seminar June 9 “The Future of Reston and Herndon” to look at the region’s business growth. Among the speakers: Reston founder Bob Simon, as well as representatives from Comstock, Renaissance Centro (The Harrison), JBG Companies and the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. [Bisnow]
ICYMI: Death at Lake Swim — A 63-year-old North Carolina man went into cardiac arrest arrest at the Jim McDonnell Lake Swim at Lake Audubon Sunday. He died shortly after at Reston Hospital. [Reston Now]
Photo: Reston Town Center Pavilion dressed for Memorial Day/Courtesy Reston Town Center
Trees Cleared near Sunrise Valley ES — Fairfax County has been removing trees near Sunrise Valley Elementary in order to meet easement requirements on Cross School Road. A new asphalt path to access the school and re-planting of trees and shrubs will be done as part of the ongoing renovation project. [Reston Association]
Kudos For Schools — Several Reston-area schools are among the 64 Fairfax County Public Schools receiving the 2015 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) award for exceeding state and local standards. [FCPS]
Ace Is Back — Ace, the missing Reston dog with a social media following, has come home. However, his family now has some big vet bills to pay. A Go Fund Me page has been started to help the pup and his people. [Go Fund Me]
Funny Friday — The South Lakes High School Theatre Arts program is presenting comedian Adam Ace for a “A Night of Comedy” fundraiser tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for students and seniors and $10 for adults. [Southlakesdrama.com]
Examining Tall Oaks — Former Reston Citizens Association board member Dick Rogers takes a look at the pros and cons of what’s planned for Tall Oaks Village Center. [Reston 2020]
Worst Holiday Traffic Today — Heading out for the long Memorial Day Weekend? Today (Thursday) is actually the worst time to travel, according to this regional study. [Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments]
Reston Company Founder Donates Big — Dwight Schar, founder of Reston-based homebuilder NVR, along with his wife Martha, will give $50 million to Inova to develop a cancer research institute. [Washington Post]
Tolls For A Cause — Today is the annual Dulles Greenway Day, where collected tolls go to benefit charity. [Dulles Greenway]
Reston’s Creative Class Rank — This graphic shows U.S. “cities” with the highest clusters of the “creative class.” That means artists and writers but also scientists and software developers. Reston is in the top 20, along with Cupertino, Calif. and locally, Bethesda and McLean. [Washington Post]
Military Appreciation Day — Chick-fil-A restaurants in the area, including the one on Sunset Hills Road in Reston, will have Military Appreciation Night Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. All active military personnel and those who have honorably served are invited, along with their immediate family members, to enjoy a free meal at a local Chick-fil-A restaurant. The offer is valid with a military ID or proof of service and is only available for dine-in customers.
Food Truck Bill Includes State Roads — Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed a bill Monday that allows food trucks on state-maintained roads, which has been a point of contention in Fairfax County. The bill, introduced by Fairfax County Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, becomes a law on July 1. [WTOP]
Former FCPD Cop Indicted in Gas Heist — A former Fairfax County Police officer allegedly stole more than 2,500 gallons of gas when he was with the department. The officer resigned when he was charged on Monday. [Washington Post]
Help Find Ace — This dog has been missing from Reston for nearly three weeks. Have you seen him? Check out the Bring Ace Home Facebook page, which says he may now be in Sterling. [Facebook]
Promoting Reston — Boston Properties, which owns most of Reston Town Center and many office buildings nearby, is planning to launch a nationwide campaign to promote space in areas such as Reston to major employers. [Washington Business Journal]
Honors For Fairfax County Fire Rescue — Fairfax County firefighters were honored with the highest safety rating. [YouTube]
Will Police Games Deliver? — Fairfax County is counting on a big economic payoff in the World Police & Fire Games, which will be held Reston, other spots in the county and at RFK Stadium. Will the games be a moneymaker? [Washington Post]
Save The Golf Course Webinar — Rescue Reston will hold a webinar Tuesday night to explain its next steps in appealing the Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals’ decision on Reston National Golf Course. [Rescue Reston]
Is A Gap Year Right For Your Student? — One South Lakes High School senior explains what she has planned after graduation. [Fairfax Times]
Coming (Back) Soon — The Home Speciality Store, which moved from Reston’s Spectrum to Leesburg several years ago, will move back to Reston. [Leesburg Today]
Herndon’s Brave Pitcher — Herndon High School baseball team manager Noah Starinieri has never missed a game or practice. Last week, Starinieri, who has cerebral palsy, was rewarded for his loyalty as the coach made him the starting pitcher against Oakton. [NBC4 Washington]
Herndon’s Big Plans — The town of Herndon has pieced together a five-acre parcel and will be inviting developer bids. The mayor says “there is no threat of Herndon morphing into another Reston.” [WTOP]
Mom: Hit And Run in Reston — A 5-year-old boy was hospitalized after a car hit him at West Glade Apartments, his mom said. She wants driver to come forward. [FOX 5]
A Lyme Test Here? — A new Lyme disease test that’s said to achieve greater accuracy in results is in the clinical phase at Internal Medicine of Northern Virginia in Reston. The Lyme was developed by George Mason University’s Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine (CAPMM) and Ceres Nanosciences. [Fairfax Times]
Return To The 1980s — The Reston Historic Trust will host a lecture on May 28 titled “The Mobil Years,” which will look at Reston’s growth in the 1980s. [Reston Historic Trust]
Photo: Goslings on Lake Audubon/Credit: Sam Simon
Nitro Ice Cream At Farmers Market — Meet some new artisan ice cream makers who are using science to make a tasty product. [Modern Reston]
Meet Zoomph — This Reston company that specializes in real-time social media analytics just added another major Washington sports team to its roster. [Washington Business Journal]
Signs Of Economic Recovery — There has been an uptick in the state and Fairfax County economy, Gov. Terry McAuliffe says. [Fairfax Times]
Lord And Lady Fairfax — Reston’s Ken Fredgren has been selected as the Hunter Mill Lord Fairfax 2015. Fredgren is a longtime advocate for accessibility for people with physical disabilities. Educator Adelle Jones will be the Hunter Mill Lady Fairfax, and former county supervisor chair Kate Hanley was selected by current chairman Sharon Bulova as her Lady Fairfax. The community service honors are given annual as part of Celebrate Fairfax!
Police Procedures Public Forum — The Ad Hoc Fairfax County committee to review police practices is holding a public forum May 18.
Tetra’s Way Forward — Restonian’s take on Reston Association’s Tetra purchase. [Restonian]
Drunk Driving Cases Thrown Out — A Judge has dismissed four drunk driving citations issued by a Fairfax County Police officer after he failed to record sobriety tests on his video and audio systems. [Washington Post]
Growth Near Transit — Nearly 90 percent of Fairfax County’s new office space will be within half a mile of a Metro stop, a new report says. [Fairfax Times]
Heron at Lake Audubon/Credit: Sam Simon
Herndon Man Dies in Great Falls Crash — A 24-year-old on a motorcycle on River Bend Road was struck and killed by a motorist on Sunday. [Fairfax County Police]
Creative Aging And the Arts — Lots happening around here this week as part of Fairfax’s Creative Aging Festival. [Fairfax County]
Reston Firm Fined $9 Million — Global Computer Enterprises, Inc. (GCE), of Reston, along with its president and owner, Raed Muslimani, 53, of Sterling, have agreed to pay $9 million to settle civil claims that said the company concealed using prohibited engineers and employees on software services contracts with the federal government. [US Department of Justice]
Silver Diner’s Health Impact — Silver Diner, the local chain with a location in Reston, revamped its kids menu in 2012. The health payoff has now been documented. [WTOP]
Bad Marks For School Board — Former FCPS School Board Hunter Mill rep Stuart Gibson says the current board had poor timing when voting themselves a large raise. [Washington Post]
Community Yard Sale Saturday — Reston Association is holding its spring Community Yard Sale Saturday May 16, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at RA headquarters, 12001 Sunrise Valley Dr. Nearly 100 families will be selling clothes, toys and household items. Vendor space is full. Rain date is May 17.
Photo: National Anthem at Reston Youth Triathlon/Credit: Raba Letteri
Honoring Fallen Officers — Fairfax County Police have a full slate of events next week for National Police Week. [FCPD]
Lakeside Asia Flagged by Inspector — South Lakes Village Center’s Lakeside Asia was cited for nine critical health violations in a recent Fairfax County health inspection. [Fairfax County]
WaPo Opens Reston Office — The Washington Post has opened a satellite software development center in Reston. The new office on Michael Faraday Drive. [Washington Post]
Herndon Big Truck Days — Preschoolers can get up close with big trucks and other heavy equipment today (Friday, May 8) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Herndon Public Works Complex, 1479 Sterling Road, Herndon. Free.
Photo: Duck family on Lake Audubon/Credit: Sam Simon
Food Truck Thursday at RTC — The monthly Food Truck Thursdays returns to Reston Town Center today. Expect The Big Cheese, DC Empanadas, Doug the Food Dude, and That Cheesecake Truck at Town Square Park and PassionFish on their patio. The event will happen the first Thursday of the month through October.
Fewer FCPS Suspensions — Changes to Fairfax County Public Schools’ zero-tolerance policy have meant fewer suspensions this school year. [WTOP]
Local Bartenders Take It To ‘Shark Tank’ — Two Herndon bartenders with a gadget that can prevent drugs being slipped into cocktails, make it to ABC’s “Shark Tank” audition round. [Fairfax Times]
Weekend Fun: ‘Shrek Jr.’ — Students from Langston Hughes Middle School (11401 Ridge Heights Rd.) will present this show Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
