Main image: J.J. Darlington. From the J. Berkley Green Collection of the Herndon Historical Society.”
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Students donated more than 200 stuffed animals, as well as a crib, bikes and toys to Gleaning for the World
Weather models in the last 24 hours show a stronger likelihood of a snowstorm in our area.
Main image: Cover of Herndon’s Centennial Celebration booklet. Herndon Historical Society.
$1 Krispy Kreme deal | Free rides home for holidays | Priest investigated | Football player's cause of death released | Murder conviction
Main image: Ad from a 1920s Herndon Observer newspaper. Herndon Historical Society.
Send us your Santa photos | Redskins considered Kaepernick | Police-involved shooting | Ponzi scheme | Holiday pop-up shops | Measles return
Giant run worth $225K | President Bush lies in state | Hanukkah fest, Menorah lighting | Co-workers assault each other | 4-year-old raped
#GivingTuesday is a great day to make a difference in the lives of area seniors!
The first deadlines to ensure pre-Christmas delivery of packages via the Post Office, FedEx and UPS are approaching in Virginia.
Frying Pan Farm reportedly has hosted several pardoned turkeys over the years.
GivingTuesday, which follows Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, is a chance to help charities in Herndon.
VA radio hosts honored at CMAs | Amazon HQ2 team sneak visit | Latest restaurant inspections | Top Thanksgiving recipe | Hate crime data
Restaurants open for Thanksgiving | Marine charged in wife's murder | Photos from Emporiyum food festival | Latest restaurant inspections
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Some of the best and most useful content comes from the Patch community. Here's a roundup of stories from this week.
Top news includes the best small city, reviled restaurant closes, and VA restaurant of the year. Plus how to share news, events on Patch.
NKOB tour coming to DC | Girl abused on way to school | Beltway hit and run death | Fired Metro worker re-hired | All-girl robotics team
Main image: Herndon’s historic jail. Reston Times.
Herndon Village Network provided over 100 rides in September.
Good news stories on DC, NoVA Patches include fall wine fest, top pizza, Fairfax KidsFest, dog finds a purpose, money to leave car at home.
Casually peruse displays from local, national, and international service organizations—and enjoy some food and fellowship!
2-headed snake | Abandoned dog a canine cop | Child left in car at Applebee's | Sex abuse at home daycare | Marines rush to burning building
We've come a long way, and you're a big reason why we are celebrating our birthday this month!
Butt-rubbing produce prank | NoVA restaurant inspections | Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run driver | Sailor dies on ship | Shop and Stroll
Meet representatives from local, national, and international nonprofit organizations—and enjoy some food and fellowship!
Although just beginning its third year, the all-volunteer nonprofit continues to grow, thanks to community support.
Main image: Northern VA Reg. Park Authority historical marker shows derailed train cars during the 1916 strike
NoVA's bad drivers, worst commuter routes | Woman headed to gym attacked | Your summer vacation pix | Art Garfunkel coming to Wolf Trap
Making a Difference—and a Friend—Along the Way.
'Voyeur rabbi' case | Remembering teens killed in crashes | Sonic Drive-In opening | Cheapest Labor Day gas | DUI checkpoints in NoVA
Flag furor over Sen. McCain | MS-13 link suspected in slaying | Metro train separates | Ice cream for puppies | Restaurant inspections
A study from the University of Chicago analyzes how sexist every state in America is. Where does Virginia stand?
The man drove off in a new Ford Expedition with $100,000 in cash.
Good news stories on DC, NoVA Patches include the best Southern restaurants, and how a local university salvaged a gay teen's college dream.
Main image: The Herndon baseball with manager Arthur Buell in dark suit, c. 1920-30s. The Buell Family Photo Collection.
Good news stories on DC, NoVA Patches include the prettiest town, the best new restaurant, Virginia State Fair preview and restaurant week.