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Mercia Hobson

Stories by Mercia

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Double Homicide in Herndon

Investigation underway.

Homicide

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Proposed Budget Has a Long Way To Go

Average homeowner would pay about $120 more a year in property taxes.

Budget

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Pet Connection 2023

New Pets Extend Families

New Pets Extend Families

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Vienna Robots Help with Renovations at Old D.C. Building

Robots and humans make their marks on the stone blocks for Washington National Cathedral.

Renovations

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Marking Black History

County students learn about African American contributions and History; six new historical markers to tell the stories.

Black History

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11th Annual McLean Chocolate Festival

Supports McLean Rotary’s humanitarian efforts

Chocolate

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To Prevent Drowning in South Africa

McLean teen raises funds to deliver swim lessons in South Africa.

Swim lessons

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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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Cookies with Santa: Everyone welcome in Great Falls

Great Falls Grange Foundation rings in the holidays.

Great Falls Grange Foundation rings in the holidays.

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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.

Reston Roundups

Reston Roundups

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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.

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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.

Threat to Fairfax County Water

Prince William County approves massive data complex

Water Supply