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03/03/2025

Thank you to all the businesses who sponsored our February issue! Visit our Linktree in our bio or click the link to sign your business up for just $25/month.
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01/03/2025

The NEA's Read Across America event is coming to Langston Hughes Middle School tomorrow! This year's event will feature award-winning authors and poets, as well as performances by acclaimed musicians! Students everywhere are welcome to attend and share dramatic, musical and athletic talents to celebrate NEA's Read Across America! Visit our website to learn more!

28/02/2025

Stop by Neds Devine’s tomorrow for Herndon High’s All Night Grad Party Fundraiser. From a silent auction to a dancing performance from Foley’s Acadmey you won’t want to miss this!

22/02/2025

February issue: "Since her first class 15 years ago, Terri has managed an art studio and now teaches pottery classes at the Herndon Community Center. Additionally, she started TLC Pottery and sells her fun and whimsical pieces at the Walker Nature Center, Herndon’s Holiday Arts and Crafts Show, and the annual Waterford Fair." Learn more about Terri Cox's story and TLC Pottery in our Lifestyle section, as well as on our website!

21/02/2025

Meet The Staff: Meet Lia Lobello, who has been an essential member of our staff! Lia has served as a mentor and advisor for our Director of Social Media & creative team, providing insight with her decades of experience in PR and comms. Get to know her➡️

19/02/2025

Meet The Staff: Meet Kaydence, our new staff writer who just moved here from the Hoosier state! Get to know her!➡️

18/02/2025

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February Issue: “Since its first issue in January 2023, the paper has grown from a monthly distribution of 17,000 copies to 22,500.
This growth has been made possible through community support, the efforts of volunteers and staff, and–above all– the sheer will and determination of its founder and editor, Dawn Crosson.” Read the full article about our story in the Bulletin and on our website!

17/02/2025

February issue: "In GreenFare's 21-Day Kickstart program, an entire class is dedicated to overcoming food addictions. One of the most harmful myths we challenge is the idea of a "cheat day." Check out Gwyn Whittaker's latest column focusing on health and wellness in the Opinions section of our latest issue, as well as on our website!

16/02/2025

February Issue: “Heather Baker, LCSW, CEDS, and founder of Prosperity Eating Disorder and Wellness Center. Her mission with Prosperity is to create programs that facilitate full recovery, helping individuals stay out of the hospital and live normal, fulfilling lives.” Read more about Heather and Prosperity in the Bulletin and on our website.

13/02/2025

February Issue: From biking around Reston as a kid to running through the Grand Tetons, Reid Bauer’s love for the outdoors shaped his life in ways he never expected. Read how his childhood adventures led to a career in outdoor education and even a 40-mile trail run attempt in Wyoming! Read the full story in the Education section of our latest issue and on our website!

12/02/2025

February Issue: “South Lakes High School mathematics teacher Emily Burrell, a 23-year veteran educator, has received one of the highest honors in STEM education: the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).” Read more about Burrell’s achievement in our Education section and website.

12/02/2025

February Issue: “Since its first issue in January 2023, the paper has grown from a monthly distribution of 17,000 copies to 22,500.
This growth has been made possible through community support, the efforts of volunteers and staff, and–above all– the sheer will and determination of its founder and editor, Dawn Crosson.” Read the full article about our story in the Bulletin and on our website!

08/02/2025

https://www.therestonletter.com/post/from-wish-to-impact-how-nwfcu-foundation-is-changing-communities

Contributed by NWFCU FoundationImagine a student arriving at school in the same soiled clothes as the day before—not by choice, but because their family lacks access to a washer and dryer. Now, picture a simple solution that not only provides clean clothes but also restores dignity, strengthens co...

08/02/2025

https://www.therestonletter.com/post/south-lakes-teacher-honored-with-presidential-award-for-excellence

by Ellyn Wexler, Staff WriterSouth Lakes High School mathematics teacher Emily Burrell, a 23-year veteran educator, has received one of the highest honors in STEM education: the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Announced by President Joe Biden on Jan. 1...

07/02/2025

https://www.therestonletter.com/post/reston-s-own-june-schreiner-stars-in-apocalyptic-drama

by Ellyn Wexler, Staff WriterReston native June Schreiner returns to her hometown in a big way with the local screening of her latest film, “When I’m Ready,” at LOOK Dine-In Cinema in Reston Town Center. The romantic thriller, set to run from Feb. 7 to 13, follows Rose (played by Schreiner) an...

07/02/2025

Meet The Staff: We are pleased to announce that veteran journalist Gene Powell, one of the founding editors of USA Today, has joined our staff! His debut article is on the front page of our February issue!

07/02/2025

February Issue Promo: "Reston is many things, but it’s not a town or a city. Often described simply as a planned community, some maps label a wide swath of land containing Reston as “Upper Potomac Planning District.” You can check out more of the debut article of our newest staff writer, Gene Powell, in our February issue, which will be in mailboxes today!

06/02/2025

Our February issue, which includes our brand new kid’s section, will be in your mailboxes starting tomorrow! Stay tuned as we highlight more articles.