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Dulles is Large Part of Regional Economy
Dr. Stephen Fuller, a well-known local economist with the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University, on Tuesday defined the new Dulles economic region and forecast growth in jobs, population and overall economic output in the area over the next seven years.
Legislative Package to Change
The Town Council discussed possible revisions to its legislative package during a work session Tuesday night. Town Attorney Richard Kaufman suggested the council focus its efforts on three action items, the piece of legislation that recommends stricter penalties for driving without a license and two items that involve taxes, and five informational pieces.
Observer Photo by Leslie Perales
Nature House Project Begins
The groundbreaking for the Nature House was held on Wednesday and a crowd of more than 100, including employees of Reston Association, members of the Friends of Reston and community leaders, braved the cold to take part in the ceremony.
See The Observer's Reston Town Center Merchant Guide, published Aug. 22 in our Reston edition.
HERNDON NEWS:
Dulles is Large Part of Regional Economy
Legislative Package to Change
Credit Union Partners With Herndon High
BAE Donates 600 Bikes to USO
Survey Reveals Town Residents' Satisfaction
Woman's Death Ruled Homicide
Commission Reviews Downtown Planning, Car Wash Regulations
Special Section:
The Man Behind the Badge
RESTON NEWS:
Enchanted Forest Celebrates Holiday Season
Artwork Inspired by Trips Overseas
Delegates Learn About Social Services
New Winter Sport Comes to Town Center
BAE Donates 600 Bikes to USO
Nature House Project Begins
Gas Company Removes Neighborhood Trees
Educational Conference Planned for Teen Girls
Woman's Death Ruled Homicide
'Holidays are Here' at Reston Town Center
New Series: Fairfax County Police Profiles
POLICE REPORTS:
A 28-year-old Reston man was reportedly walking down Colts Neck Road near Winterthur Lane at about 9:30 p.m. Nov. 6 when he saw two other men standing along the sidewalk ahead of him.
Fairfax County Report - Reston District
A 23-year-old Herndon man was arrested for possession with intent to distribute marijuana at 12:11 a.m. Nov. 12 in the 400 block of Elden Street.
Town of Herndon Police Report
COMMENTARY OF THE WEEK:
I would ask the citizens of Reston not to listen to rumors about the restoration but rather do some research. See how Trout Unlimited has restored streams in order to bring back Cutthroat Salmon in Colorado, Steelhead Trout in New York, or countless other stream restoration projects.
Letter to the Editor - Mike Bellezza
Bailouts are all the rage right now in Washington, D.C. First it was AIG, a financial services and insurance firm whose role had grown so large that the prospect of it failing spelled disaster for the entire American economy. What else was the federal government to do but put up $125 billion or more to take over AIG and stabilize the economy.
Close to Home - Christopher L. Moore
EVENTS OF THE WEEK:
The Town of Herndon's annual Turkey Trot 5K race will be held at 4 p.m. Nov. 22 on the Herndon Centennial Golf Course. Registration is currently available at the Herndon Community Center and online at www.active.com.
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
Tips to De-Stress Thanksgiving CookingThanksgiving is the biggest food blow-out of the year. More calories are probably consumed in that single 24-hour feeding frenzy than any other time of the year. Everything with family and friends centers on food and entertaining. It is a time for traditions like roast turkey and dressing with all the trimmings. It is also a time for high-intensity stress for the person who has to do all the planning, cooking, shopping and cleaning.
Recipe Box—Nancy Loughin
What's In a Name? That Which We Call a Rose or a Turtle...Walking through Baltimore-Washington International Airport, I noticed a sign depicting a large angry tortoise tearing through the background of the sign. The caption read, "Fear the Turtle!" Confused, I retreated to the safety of the baggage claim carousel where the only danger I could possibly encounter was drug-sniffing K-9s that rip apart my bag mistaking my athlete's foot powder for cocaine.
Humor Me—Ron Culberson
Since 1995, the four Arghandiwal brothers have served up delicious kebobs and vegetarian dishes at their casual dining restaurant in Herndon. Each day at Charcoal Kabab, two of the four brothers are on duty and ensure that the restaurant produces consistently good food—all of which is made from scratch.
Restaurant Review —Joanna Lewis
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