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County Leaders Consider City Status
Fairfax County Executive Anthony Griffin told county leaders Tuesday that they should seriously consider turning the entire county into a city to prepare for the day when Virginia can no longer pay for road maintenance.
Hundreds Oppose Rec. Center at Brown's Chapel
The majority of more than 225 Reston residents told Reston Association and Reston Community Center officials not to build at Brown's Chapel Park at Tuesday's district meeting to discuss indoor recreation possibilities.
Observer Photos by Leslie Perales
World Musicians to Perform at Town Center
Now in its sixth year, the International Youth Orchestra ASP 2009 has been working all week to prepare for a series of concerts to take place this weekend, including one at Reston Town Center on Friday.
See The Observer's Reston Town Center Merchant Guide, published April 3rd.
PHOTOS:
See photos from Herndon High School's Commencement Ceremony!
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Editorial
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority last week announced its plans to increase the tolls on the Dulles Toll Road to fund rail to Dulles, and in the same motion cemented a future of transportation tolls for generations to come.
COMMENTARY OF THE WEEK:
The actions that Herndon's elected officials take with regard to planning and developing the land on Herndon Parkway adjacent to the proposed Herndon Metro Station will affect the future value of every residential and commercial property in our town.
Letter to the Editor - Richard Downer, Herndon Town Council
It's Got to Be True
A few days after the King of Pop passed away last week, I checked out some of the major news Web sites to see how they were handling the ongoing coverage of Michael Jackson's unexpected death.
Close to Home - Christopher L. Moore
The Tough Are Getting Going
A week ago I dropped my wife off for a doctor's appointment. I noticed, as I pulled in, a group of youngsters washing cars for whatever money they could get. I thought it was a good way to lop off a half-hour wait so I pulled up and asked them to wash my van.
Our Town - Tom Grein
POLICE REPORTS:
Reston police reported that an argument turned into a fight between two groups of young adults, possibly gang members, on a bike path in the 11900 block of Winterthur Lane.
Fairfax County Police Report - Reston District
A person reported an unknown subject entering their residence between 2 a.m. and 5:50 a.m. on June 27 and removing an undisclosed amount of money, a cell phone, a camera, sunglasses and a set of car keys.
Town of Herndon Police Report
Restaurants Offer Warm Welcomes to SeniorsRising food and gas prices are hitting families hard. Many are seeing the value of their houses decline. Some worry about possible job loss or cutbacks. So it's not surprising that optional expenses such as restaurant meals are one of the first budget cuts made. It doesn't take a survey to see that many local eateries are less crowded.
Senior Focus—Luci Koizumi
Great Grilling Begins With MarinadesSome of the best grilling recipes I have discovered begin with a great marinade. With just a few basic ingredients—soy sauce, lemon juice, herbs, olive oil, and fresh garlic—an ordinary piece of beef, chicken or pork is turned into an extraordinary meal. If you start with a vinegar or lemon juice, add your choice of oil, and kick up the flavoring with fresh minced garlic, you cannot go wrong in creating your own home-style marinade.
Recipe Box—Nancy Loughin
Not Cut Out to Be a FugitiveI was off to Vancouver. I arrived at the airport excited about the opportunity to see Canadian bacon in its natural habitat. I handed my passport to the ticket agent and she said, "Your passport has expired." I looked at her as only someone who was blinded by his own self confidence and lack of insight would, and replied, "Oh, no it's not."
Humor Me—Ron Culberson
Cheng's Oriental Restaurant, at Countryside on Route 7, has been a local favorite since 1988. Its founder, Louis Cheng, has been deeply involved with the restaurant since its inception. Cheng's has always been among my favorite Chinese restaurants in the area west of Tysons. It may be the best Asian restaurant this side of the Potomac.
Restaurant Review —Joanna Lewis
Why Buy a Real Estate Investment Today?
It's no secret that real estate has been beaten down, with national home prices having declined 26% since peaking in the second quarter of 2006, according to the Case Shiller index. But to paraphrase the late Tip O'Neill, "all real estate is local." And unless you want to buy high and sell low, the best time to buy a real estate investment is when prices have been beaten down.
Real Estate Reality—Bob Howard
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