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• Community Tip Leads To 18 Charges In Reston Burglary And Theft Investigation (patch.com) — Reston residents helped detectives crack a string of local burglaries and vehicle thefts after sharing video from National Night Out, leading to 18 charges against a 31-year-old suspect. Police say he's linked to multiple overnight incidents across Logan Manor Drive, Taliesin Place, and Crescent Park Drive, including theft of firearms, and they're urging anyone with information in Reston to contact detectives as the investigation continues.
• Fairfax County Honors Reston Multicultural Festival's 25th Anniversary (patch.com) — Reston residents are invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Reston Multicultural Festival, which the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has formally honored as a cherished community tradition. The 2026 festival returns to Reston Town Center on Sept. 19, highlighting global music, dance, arts, and local stories that reflect Reston's founding vision of diversity and inclusion. Organizers expect large crowds and say full details on performers, vendors, and schedules are available online.
• Reston Community Players marks 60 years, preps ambitious 2026-2027 schedule (ffxnow.com) — Reston Community Players is celebrating 60 years with a four-show 2026-27 season at Reston Community Center's Leila Gordon Theatre, starting with "Once Upon a Mattress" on Oct. 16. The all-volunteer troupe details how it's adapting to post-pandemic audience habits, longer rehearsal needs, and more flexible participation while still drawing strong ticket sales and planning more roles for women in its anniversary lineup.
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