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Mercia Hobson
Stories by Mercia
High winds and drizzle do not deter campers for the signature 'Chick-fil-A First 100.'
Alston exemplifies sportsmanship on the field, citizenship off the field and leadership in all endeavors.
Team Onos, with Team Captain Cathy Onufrychuk raises more than $51,000 of the total $177,109 raised at Walk MS Reston.
Event demonstrates healthy from-scratch cooking with seasonal ingredients.
Donations and help from organizations is requested.
Flown to a Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.
Morning-long event by Herndon Parks & Recreation attracts 2,000 attendees.
Kwame Alexander will stop at Scrawl Books in Reston, Wednesday, April 5 for his new book, ‘Rebound.’
At Restoration Church, the newly planted Reston campus of Floris United Methodist Church, people find community, build relationships, and grow in faith.
Event Saturday, April 14 at Café Montmartre.
Glass sculpture is turning heads.
StoneTurn Group, LLP urged RA to adopt similar policies a year ago.
Pull out invasive plants; plant the native plants.
Spring weather means giving fishing a try for many local children.
Aqua Egg Hunt delivers waves of promised fun & the Annual Easter Egg Hunt is on.
See fairytale characters from Brothers Grimm.
“Game On,” announced through social media.
Hunter Mill residents appointed to the County’s boards and commissions.
Late season Nor'easter drops 5 inches of snow.
Local families support demand for tighter gun controls.
Service is free, anonymous and no questions asked.
Portion of first weekend's sales go to support Cornerstones.
Event demonstrates healthy from-scratch cooking with seasonal ingredients.
Experts provide tips to protect seniors from fraud.
Event Honors Susan Ungerer of Reston and 19 Outstanding Volunteers.
Three-day event draws hundreds of enthusiasts.
Project supports an upcoming installation at the “Autism, Art and Acceptance” exhibition at ArtSpace Herndon.
Nationwide event protests Congress’ inaction in response to gun violence.
Dr. Jordana Fein performs service of thirty cataract surgeries.
Student artwork exhibited at Reston and Hunters Woods Community Centers.
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Residential Density in Reston PRC District stalled.
Rachel Carson Middle School places first; Floris Elementary finishes fourth.
Last chance for citizens' comments is March 19, 2018.
Martin Calhoun finishes first with a time of 19/21.7.
Son donates father’s memorabilia for display in the Herndon Depot Museum.
High winds pound the area, downing trees and power lines, but life continues.
The “New Kid in Town” opens with high expectations.
Immigrants and refugees gain control of their futures by becoming U.S. citizens.
Innovative new space at Signature in Reston Town Center features local artist Craig Moran.
Reston Association estimates it will be at least a month before tree cleanup is completed.
Clock momentarily pauses for the proposed Reston Planned Residential Community (PRC) Zoning Ordinance.
Music, arts, theatre events flourish in the Town of Herndon and Oak Hill.
Meeting is Thursday, March 8 at the Herndon Community Center.
The property is on the landing site of the new Silver Line Station.
Will act in a special advisory role effective March 1, 2018.
Training and rollout began Feb. 19 in Mount Vernon, Mason, and Reston districts.
