Welcome Fall! As the happy, sunny days of summer say goodbye and we welcome the beautiful colors of autumn, this edition is full of stories and events to enjoy during the coming season in Reston and our surrounding communities. [...]
My most recent vacation away from Reston made me think of where our community is in the world. To most fully answer the question of where Reston is in the world, I share the following description: Reston, named for [...]
Shelter House was named Non-Profit of the Year by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (Northern Virginia Chamber), The Voice of Business in Northern Virginia™. The award was presented at the Northern Virginia Chamber’s Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards at [...]
Each fall, the Reston community is invited to “Discover the World” at the Reston Multicultural Festival. This signature Reston event celebrates the diversity of our community and the multitude of perspectives and histories that bring to life the vision [...]
It may be hard to imagine but in the late 1800’s through the turn of the century, oyster beds were so abundant in the Chesapeake Bay that they were known to pose as navigational hazards for ships sailing the [...]
If you think that oysters are only available in months with an “R” in their name, then I’ve got some news for you. While I was holding onto this lore, the world of oysters changed a lot. Today, oysters [...]
Looking for oysters in your neighborhood? We’ve fished out the top places to get fresh oysters in the area, both raw and cooked.
If washing down the heat with a nice cold beer is at the top of your to-do list this fall, then get your calendar ready. Oktoberfest in the tristate area, which begins in mid-September and runs through October, is [...]
On a brisk fall morning, nothing beats the comfort of stepping inside a coffee shop and warming up with a hot cup of coffee in a big, inviting armchair. Northern Virginia’s coffee scene is growing fast, and it’s catering [...]
