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Mercia Hobson

Stories by Mercia

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Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise

“Caring company with a passion for food.”

Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise

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Barnes & Noble, Reston Plans to Open Late Spring or Early Summer

Book lovers delight, continue to shop at small, local bookstores too.

Book store opening

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Recognizing Covid Heroes

Fairfax County Health Department celebrates partners who rose to pandemic’s many challenges.

Covid heroes

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Rise Against Hunger

Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.

Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.

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Williams Trophy Presented to Silver Line

Washington Airports Task Force honors Fairfax and Loudoun counties, Town of Herndon, MWAA, and WMATA.

Silver line

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Highlights of Board of Supervisors Meeting

Lower real estate tax rate for the surviving spouses of military service members who died in the line of duty.

Board of Supervisors Meeting

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What’s Up With the Bus in NoVa?

Plans for more and improved connections, BRT, The One

Buses

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A Roll Model With a Crown and Sash

Miss Virginia visits a Reston elementary.

Miss Virginia visits a Reston elementary.

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Teacher Wants to Erase Student Meal Debt

VA Bill H-1967: School meals; availability at no cost to the student

Student meals

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Vienna Wants to Boost Its Tree Canopy

Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.

Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.

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Satellite Gallery in Reston for Vienna Arts Society

“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna

“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna

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Three Businesses Open in Historic Downtown Herndon

Fill in the missing specialty niche.

Herndon Businesses

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German Armed Forces Help Fight Hunger Here

Helps fight hunger.

Hunger

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Champions of the County’s Fragile Urban Forest

Winners of the 2022 Friends of Trees Awards recognized.

Urban Champions

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If the Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree …

Descendants of Isaac Newton’s inspirational apple tree find homes on FXCO-Owned Property

Trees

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Herndon Town Council Sworn In

Herndon Town Council Sworn In

Open House at Turner Farmhouse

Look at what the foundation has been doing.

Turner Farmhouse

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Winter Block Party by Old Firehouse at MCC

First big event for the new executive director of MCC.

Block Party

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Fairfax Delegation Hears Residents’ Concerns

Fairfax Delegation Hears Residents’ Concerns

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Voters Turn Out forSpecial Election

Voters share what motivated them to cast their ballots in Virginia’s 35th House of Delegates.

35th Election

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Vying for a Slice of Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety

Community association hosts meeting with FCDOT; speed cameras with fines coming.

Board Meets on Safety

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Wreaths Across America Day 2022 Comes to Herndon

“TEACH the Next Generation in 2022 and Beyond.”

Wreaths

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Early Voting Underway for VA House of Delegates 35th District

Fills seat vacated by former Delegate Mark Keams

Fills seat vacated by former Delegate Mark Keams

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Celebration of Lights: Live Nativity Scene

Ho, Ho, Ho, Who Wouldn’t Go?

Ho, Ho, Ho, Who Wouldn’t Go?

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Holiday Tree Lighting & Sing Along in the Town of Herndon

Santa arrives by fire truck.

Tree Lighting

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Seeking Gift Support for Military Families in Need; MAM and Elizabeth Dole Foundation join forces for the children.

Military Appreciation Mondays works with Elizabeth Dole Foundation to make Christmas bright.

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Cookies with Santa: Everyone welcome in Great Falls

Great Falls Grange Foundation rings in the holidays.

Great Falls Grange Foundation rings in the holidays.

Reston Roundups

Reston Roundups

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Langley HS Renaissance Feaste 2022: Tickets available

Storied tradition fuses with 21st century composers.

Storied tradition fuses with 21st century composers.

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German Armed Forces Command in Reston: Assists Thanksgiving Meal Box Donations

German Armed Forces Command in Reston assists.

German Armed Forces Command in Reston assists.

Threat to Fairfax County Water

Prince William County approves massive data complex

Water Supply

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Olem Re-elected Mayor: Shake up in town council

Shake-up in town council, meet first term councilmembers.

Shake-up in town council, meet first term councilmembers.

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Precinct 310, Kirby in McLean; Early Election Day 2022 Midterm

Voters make quick time at Precinct 310 Kirby in McLean.

Voters make quick time at Precinct 310 Kirby in McLean.

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Rotary Club of Great Falls Windfall Giving: $1,000 X 2 in Gift Cards to Cornerstones

Support for Embry Rucker Shelter & Cards for Kids

Support for Embry Rucker Shelter & Cards for Kids

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Great Falls, Early Election Day at 2022 Midterm

Great Falls, Early Election Day at 2022 Midterm

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Meet Tempestt Ware Harmon in Herndon

General manager of The Closet of Greater Herndon shares information on voucher program

Closet