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Mercia Hobson

Stories by Mercia

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Farmers Market Fun Days "On" in Herndon

Come for the market, a walk through the Red Caboose, and Market Fun Days

Come for the market, a walk through the Red Caboose, and Market Fun Days

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Meet the New Executive Director of the Arts of Great Falls

Strong arts community benefits businesses.

Strong arts community benefits businesses.

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No More Mailbags for Beloved McLean Postal Carrier

Hard to fill this carrier's shoes.

Hard to fill this carrier's shoes.

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Swimmers, Take Your Mark

Mayor visits Herndon Olympics

Mayor visits Herndon Olympics

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GRCC Presents 2022 Awards for Excellence

Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors.

Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors.

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Meet the New Executive Director of the Arts of Great Falls

Strong arts community benefits businesses.

The Arts of Great Falls, a community-supported nonprofit organization, welcomed its new executive director, Meralee Fredenburgh...

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Storytime for Little Historians

Young children learn about Reston and its founding principles.

Young children learn about Reston and its founding principles.

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Rotary Club of Great Falls Holds Annual Meeting

Installs leadership and recognizes honorees.

Installs leadership and recognizes honorees.

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Chill'n at the Roots Festival on Lake Anne Plaza

Community gathers for a fun-filled day in rain.

Community gathers for a fun-filled day in rain.

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Traveling Players Perform Free Family-Friendly Plays

Free and on The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center

Free and on The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center

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Pam Grosvenor, Recipient of The Glen Sjoblom Award 2022

GFCA's Executive Board holds award ceremony

GFCA's Executive Board holds award ceremony

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MPA’s Group Art Exhibition Opens at Atrium Gallery

Ten local artists represented, works for sale.

McLean Project for the Arts announced the MPA Classworks Exhibition opening at its Atrium Gallery in the McLean Community Center.

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MWAA Proposes Dulles Toll Road Increases

Public comments accepted through Aug. 10, 2022.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will propose raining the toll rates on the Dulles...

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Naturalization Ceremony by USCIS Held in the Town of Vienna

Their stories are now our stories, to be woven into the fabric of the United States of America.

Their stories are now our stories, to be woven into the fabric of the United States of America.

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Fireworks Light the Skies of Reston and the Town of Herndon

Happy 246th Birthday, U.S.A.

Happy 246th Birthday, U.S.A.

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Rallying FCPS Pride Children and Parents Face Protesters Outside Meeting

Fairfax County School Board presents LGBTQI+ Pride Recognition and Adopts Updated Student Rights & Responsibilities.

Fairfax County School Board presents LGBTQI+ Pride Recognition and Adopts Updated Student Rights & Responsibilities.

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Lee District is Changing Its Name to Franconia

Supervisors' vote is unanimous.

he Fairfax County Board of Supervisors overwhelmingly approved two motions to change the name of the Lee District to Franconia...

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Post-Roe, Fairfax Supervisors Unanimously Forge Ahead

Speaking out, supervisors approve three-part board matter.

For residents in Fairfax County and the rest of Virginia and the nation, the future for abortion rights and access is uncertain now that the Supreme Court has...

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Silver Line Transferred to Metro's Control

Passenger service date to be determined by Metro's Board of Directors

Passenger service date to be determined by Metro's Board of Directors

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Remembering a Good Friend of Great Falls, Robin Rentsch

Environmental advocate mentored many.

Environmental advocate mentored many.

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Friday Night Live! 2022 Rocks Herndon

Free family event draws summer crowds.

Free family event draws summer crowds.

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Juneteenth, Day of Reflection, Celebration

Vienna's celebration kicks off Liberty Amendment month.

Vienna's celebration kicks off Liberty Amendment month.

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FCPS Honors 2022

Recognizing achievements in education.

Recognizing achievements in education.

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It's a Walk in the Park at McLean Farmers Market

Get your produce Fridays for the weekend.

Get your produce Fridays for the weekend.

FCPS Honors 2022

Recognizing the achievements in education in a challenging year.

At its Honors Reception and Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, June 8, Fairfax County Public Schools paid tribute to its employees who...

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GFCA Executive Board Election Results 2022

Local election impacts work and direction of community association.

GFCA Executive Board Election Results 2022

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What's Up with Herndon Downtown Project?

Holistic view and Town Manager comments

What's Up with Herndon Downtown Project?

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FCPS Honors 2022

Recognizing the achievements in education in a challenging year.

FCPS Honors 2022

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GFCA Executive Board Election Results 2022

Local election impacts work and direction of community association.

Great Falls elections

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Reston Pride 2022 Affirms Gender Identity Choice

Celebrates past work and acknowledges threatened future progress

Reston Pride 2022 Affirms Gender Identity Choice

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Herndon Carnival 2022

The fun returns after a two year COVID pause.

The fun returns after a two year COVID pause.

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MCA Votes to Support 48 Townhouses Planned for McLean

8 planned as affordable dwelling units; 13 existing single-family homes to be removed.

MCA Votes to Support 48 Townhouses Planned for McLean

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Grand Opening and for Highland Title & Escrow

New home in historic Town of Herndon building

Grand Opening and for Highland Title & Escrow

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Gas Line Work Impacts Historic Structure on National Register of Historic Places

Unapproved engineering and design plans used.

Gas Line Work Impacts Historic Structure on National Register of Historic Places

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John H. Schoeberlein Dies, Former Vienna Town Manager

Reliable with keen financial responsibility, he brought Vienna into the 21st century.

John H. Schoeberlein Dies, Former Vienna Town Manager

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Hardening older FCPS Entrances to Secure Them from Shooters

Multilayered approaches to keep children safe in schools

School shootings

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2022 ViVa! Vienna! Doing a World of Good

Proceeds go to charity.

VIVA Vienna

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Earth Day 2022-April 22 & Arbor Day 2022- April 29

Invest in our planet & hope for the future.

The Town of Herndon celebrated Earth Day 2022 and Arbor Day 2022 at Runnymede Park on Saturday, April 23...

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Memorial Day Observance in the Town of Herndon

Honoring our nation’s heroic war dead who sacrificed their lives.

Memorial Day Observance in the Town of Herndon

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Memorial Day Ceremony in Great Falls

Honoring the service of war dead.

Memorial Day Ceremony in Great Falls

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Fairfax County Officials Announce New Tourism Brand for South County

Connect, reconnect to the treasures.

At a media briefing held Wednesday, May 17, against the backdrop of George Washington's Mount Vernon...

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Fundraiser for Great Falls Grange Foundation

One month in, ribbon-cuttings and action begins.

The Great Fall Grange Foundation held its first fundraiser, For the Love of Great Falls, on Friday, May 6, at River Bend Golf and Country Club, raising nearly $100,000...

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Women's Club of Great Falls Donates $6,000 to Friends of Riverbend Park

Funds support scholarships and programs.

On Monday, May 9, the Women's Club of Great Falls Philanthropy Group donated $6,000 to Friends of Riverbend Park, Inc.

Burglaries and Destruction of Property at Two Black Churches

Not hate crimes but a cry for help.

Four crimes within days at two Black churches and a tripped alarm at a third Black church, all located on Fordson Road in Alexandria's Gum Spring Community, looked ominous.

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Great Falls Studios Spring ArtFest

Ribbon-Cutting marks inaugural event at the Grange and Schoolhouse.

The two-day Great Falls Studios Spring ArtFest & Sale will be held on Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Taste of Vienna Returns

Fundraiser supports the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department.

After a two-year COVID pause, the family-friendly Taste of Vienna, presented by the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, returned on Saturday, May 1, 2022, to showcase the great dishes from local restaurants and food trucks and raise funds.

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Earth Day 2022-April 22 & Arbor Day 2022- April 29

Invest in our planet & hope for the future.

The Town of Herndon celebrated Earth Day 2022 and Arbor Day 2022 at Runnymede Park on Saturday, April 23.

Herndon Elementary Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Celebrating 60 years of BEElonging.

Herndon Elementary School (HES) held its 60th Anniversary Celebration (1961-2021) on Sunday, April 24.

FCPS to Consider Trust Policy

CASA members and allies speak out at rally and public hearing.

FCPS policy

Philanthropy Group of Great Falls Women’s Club Holds Benefit Tour

Sneak peek of Riverbend Park’s bluebells, and bald eagles benefit FORB, Inc.

Philanthropy