US synagogue serves as mosque during Ramadan Sep 17, 2009
RESTON, Virginia: On Friday afternoons, the people coming to pray at this building take off their shoes, unfurl rugs to kneel on and pray in Arabic ... In this Sept. 14, 2009 photo, people participate in Ramadan prayers held at the Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation in Reston, Va. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
AT&T boosts 3G network in D.C. area Sep 11, 2009
The additional spectrum for 3G also extends to surrounding areas including Rockville, Potomac, Beltsville and Bowie in Maryland, as well as Springfield, Fairfax, Reston and Centreville in Virginia. Washington is a smart phone town, which is why we work around the clock to ensure we deliver a terrific network experience, said Michael Schweder, president of AT&T s mid-Atlantic region. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
LETTER: Conservatives lie about health care reform Sep 2, 2009
If you take the time to actually visit the site that cedric66 was trying to supply you would see THE VIDEO (the EVIDENCE) that the cop (Officer Wesley Cheeks, Jr at Jim Moran's town hall in Reston, VA last week) did pretty much what (your words) that terrible whitewing fanatical zealot lying site said it did. Hum, guess what- the video evidence seems to prove cedric66 100% accurate and your posts- yep proved wrong. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Have Fun at Work Sep 1, 2009
A high tech company in Reston, Virginia posts a riddle in their weekly newsletter. The first person to correctly answer the riddle receives a small gift valued at $5 or less. (Suite101.com)
First 'Progressive' Bails on Obama Aug 27, 2009
Raucous and Staged Moran Town Hall in Reston, VA. Over 3,000 people made it into the town hall meeting for Rep. (Human Events Online)
Read Hannity's America Aug 27, 2009
Former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and Virginia Congressman Jim Moran will speak at the event located at the South Lakes High School Gymnasium in Reston, Virginia. Moran's office says their RSVP response suggests it will. (Fox News)
'Democracy in Action' Aug 27, 2009
Now we are keeping track of all the latest and for that, we go to our own Griff Jenkins, who is live in Reston, Virginia, where Congressman Jim Moran and Howard Dean are holding a town hall meeting ... Former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and Virginia Congressman Jim Moran will speak at the event located at the South Lakes High School Gymnasium in Reston, Virginia. (Fox News)
Randall Terry, Abortion, and Health Care: Terry comments on disruption of 'Health Care' Town Hall meeting. 'Yes: We disrupted Howard Dean's speech, and we would do it again. Obama and Pelosi must write into the bill: "No Abortion Funding; No mandates for insurance companies to pay for dead babies."' Aug 27, 2009
On Tuesday evening, August 25, Randall Terry and a group of Virginia pro-life advocates disrupted Howard Dean's speech in Reston VA.. Contrary to Congressman Moran's statement about Randall Terry, Mr. Terry and most of his associates are Congressman Moran's constituents, residents of Virginia's 8th District. (PR Newswire)
Health Care Reform Supporters, Opponents Come Out in Va. Aug 26, 2009
- A town hall meeting on health care reform in Reston erupted into a fierce face-off Tuesday night. The issue roiling Congress pitted supporters and opponents against each other at a town hall meeting. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Top Shelf: Entrepreneur spins new yarn in Alexandria Aug 22, 2009
Reston Town Center welcomed two high-profile stores this month: cosmetics giant Sephora and Apple, the computer company s fifth retail location in the area. If all the excitement around the new stores has you inspired, put yourself to work the development is holding a contest to see who can design the best 20th anniversary logo for the center. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
HCA plans alternative to Broadlands Aug 20, 2009
-based , owns Reston Hospital Center and outpatient surgery centers in Reston and Fairfax. Reader Comments. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
HireStrategy CEO Says Worst of the Recession Is Over Aug 18, 2009
" The company has offices in Reston, Virginia and downtown Washington, DC. SOURCE HireStrategy Link to this page: Related Links: Copyright 1996- PR Newswire Association LLC. All Rights Reserved. A company.. (PR Newswire)
Google Inserts Movie Previews Into Internet Search Ads to Counter Slowdown Aug 15, 2009
Google dominates the search market, accounting for 65 percent of U.S. queries in June, according to , a research firm in Reston, Virginia. was second with 19. (Bloomberg)
D.C. area is No. 2 home for Inc. 5000 firms Aug 13, 2009
96 / TeraThink / Reston. 97 / Robinson Radio / Glen Allen, Va. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Loudoun County Stranger Rape Aug 12, 2009
She drove to Reston Hospital. She's from Fairfax County and may be familiar with Reston ... But since Reston hospital does not have a a SANE (sexual assault nurse) program to treat victims of sexual assaults, she was taken to Inova Fairfax Hospital. (W-USA News, DC)
Twitter, Facebook Back Online After Hackers Target Social-Networking Site Aug 7, 2009
6 million users in the U.S. in May, a more than 27-fold increase from a year earlier, according to research firm in Reston, Virginia. The site was the victim of another hacker attack in June, when confidential company information was stolen and shared on blogs. (Bloomberg -- US)
DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results Aug 5, 2009
DUPONT FABROS TECHNOLOGY, INC. Operating Properties As of June 30, 2009 Raised Year Gross Square Critical % Property Built/ Building Feet Load Leased Property Location Renovated Area(2) (3) MW(4) (5) -------- ---------- --------- -------- ------- -------- ------- Stabilized (1) ---------- VA3 Reston, VA 2003 256,000 144,901 13. 0 100 % VA4 Bristow, VA 2005 230,000 90,000 9. (PR Newswire)
First Day Of School For Seven Fairfax Schools Aug 4, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (WUSA) -- Aug. 3, 2009, marks the first day of school at Dogwood Elementary. (W-USA News, DC)
Student Gym Class Injuries On The Rise Aug 4, 2009
It suggests schools should renew their efforts to make gym class safer, said Cheryl Richardson of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education in Reston, Va. Richardson noted some school districts don't require teachers to be certified to teach phys ed, particularly at the elementary school level. (W-USA News, DC)
Southern National Bancorp of Virginia Inc. Reports Reduced Earnings for the Second Quarter and First Half of 2009 Jul 25, 2009
Sonabank's branches are located in Fairfax County (Reston, McLean and Fairfax), in Charlottesville, Warrenton, Leesburg and Clifton Forge. All of our branches are in Virginia. (Primezone Releases)
First Washington Realty, CalPERS buy back portfolio Jul 23, 2009
Fox Mill Shopping Center, Reston. Kamp Washington Shopping Center, Fairfax. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Yahoo misses forecasts as advertising wilts Jul 22, 2009
Yahoo accounted for less than 20 per cent of US Internet searches in June, according to ComScore Inc., a research firm in Reston, Virginia. That compares with 65 per cent for Mountain View, California-based Google. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Summer Program Planned to Fight Gang-related Crime in Reston Jul 18, 2009
Reston resident Maggie Kraus is relieved to see the police in her neighborhood ... along with many others, has come to avoid the trails -- despite their distinction as a trademark of Reston ... Reston has seen its share of violent, gang-related crime, including a double shooting in October. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Microsoft's Bing Is a `Hit' That May Take Searchers from Yahoo, Not Google Jul 15, 2009
1 percent in the first week after Bing was announced on May 28, according to ComScore Inc., a researcher in Reston, Virginia. ComScore is set to announce results for the whole of June this week. (Bloomberg)
British Royals Start Twitter Account, Attracting More Than 2,000 Followers Jul 12, 2009
6 million users in the U.S. in May, a more than 27-fold increase from a year earlier, according to research firm ComScore Inc. in Reston, Virginia. Twitter Inc., founded in 2006, lets users post messages, or Tweets, of up to 140 characters. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Google's Schmidt Says Chrome Operating System to Be on Millions of PCs Jul 10, 2009
1 percent in the week ended June 12 from 8 percent in May, according to researcher ComScore Inc. in Reston, Virginia. Google had a 65 percent share in May, followed by 20 percent for Yahoo. (Bloomberg -- US)
THE FANS: An unforgettable day for thousands Jul 8, 2009
Dionne Williams of Reston, Va. was looking forward to seeing Michael Jackson perform in London. (USA Today -- Life)
Sarah Palin's Twitter Impersonators Show Challenge of Controlling Tweets Jul 8, 2009
6 million users in the U.S. in May, a more than 27-fold increase from a year earlier, according to researcher ComScore Inc. in Reston, Virginia. Twitter does need to strengthen its notion of identity as it plays a greater role in the public conversation if it wants to have impact, Valdes said in an interview. (Bloomberg -- US)
Independence Day Events Planned Across the Region Jul 2, 2009
Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston, VA. Vienna. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Satellite For US Cell Phone Service Launched Jul 2, 2009
The satellite, owned by TerreStar Corp. of Reston, Va. blasted off from Kourou in the South American territory of French Guiana shortly before 2 p.m. Eastern time, carried through pink clouds. (W-USA News, DC)
New NASA astronauts will never fly on shuttle Jun 30, 2009
Jack D. Fischer, Major U.S. Air Force, 35, of Reston, Va. test pilot; U.S. Air Force Strategic Policy intern (Joint Chiefs of Staff) at the Pentagon; born in Boulder, Colo. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Craig Tufts; naturalist loved backyard gardens Jun 27, 2009
Mr. Tufts, who worked for the Reston, Va. -based organization for almost 33 years, did not start the Backyard Wildlife Habitat program, but he refined it and gave it national prominence. (Boston Globe)
NTSB: Indications Train's Emergency Brakes Were Applied Jun 24, 2009
The University of Virginia student from Reston was riding in the first car of the striking train and saw the crash coming. "We stopped for a bit and the conductor announced we were stopping for a train in front -- happens all the time," he recalled. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Alexandria building sells for $10.8M Jun 23, 2009
He said the sale was financed with an attractive loan with good terms, from Fulton Bank in Reston, where the buyer is a depositor. Reader Comments. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Millennium Bank sells Warrenton branch Jun 23, 2009
McLean-based Southern National Bankcorp (NASDAQL SONA) has branches in McLean, Herndon, Reston, Leesburg and Warrenton, as well as locations in Charlottesville and Clifton Forge, Va. Millennium (OTCBB: MBVA) has branch locations in Reston, Herndon and Sterling. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
New HIV Clinic Opens In Northern Virginia Jun 18, 2009
Berube explians, "We opened a clinic in Dumfries and that has done nothing but expand. We heard that there was the need in Herndon and Reston and that there was a large population there that was not getting services and now we have a clinic in Herndon and Reston. Last year in June we opened a clinic in Manassas.". With the opening of the new Juniper clinic, 200 people will get treatment, including Tony. (W-USA News, DC)
The 19th Annual Taste of Town at the Reston Town Center Jun 16, 2009
On 9NEWS NOW at 9am, we had a little taste of the "Taste of Reston" with John Guattery Clydes. Your Comments. (W-USA News, DC)
The new faces of telework Jun 6, 2009
I live in West Virginia and typically commute into the Reston area. My experience with teleworking since retiring from the Government in '02 has been nothing but good. (FCW.com)
Keeping Your Back Aligned Jun 5, 2009
They run Active in Reston, VA. Mick and Nicole say people have to take care of their backs like every other part of the body. "Like our teeth," says Mick, "Our spines need to be maintained from birth.". (W-USA News, DC)
Va court hears appeal of man on 2 death rows Jun 3, 2009
Alfredo Prieto was convicted in 2008 of the 1988 rape and murder of Rachel Raver and the murder of Raver's boyfriend, Warren Fulton III, in Reston. The jury recommended two death sentences. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
People on the Move: June 1 Jun 2, 2009
Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro in Reston has named Jason Meringolo general manager. Meringolo will be in charge of the day-to-day operations in addition to coordinating the wine menu with Vinifera s American/Mediterranean dishes. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Fairmount Temple names senior rabbi Robert Nosanchuk, 39 (4) May 23, 2009
The Detroit native, who will assume the Cleveland pulpit in July 2010, is currently senior rabbi or Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation, a 480-family Reform Synagogue in Reston, Va. I m honored by this opportunity to join Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple as senior rabbi, says Nosanchuk, a graduate of Hebrew Union College Institute of Religion, where he was ordained in 2001. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Vintage Virginia - The Season's Premier Wine Event Set for May 30 & 31 May 20, 2009
Also, for the first time, Vintage Virginia will be teaming with and Reston Limousine to offer a fun and relaxed shuttle bus service. Take the Metro to the Vienna Station and then hop aboard a Reston Limousine Bus. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Catfish conspiracy nets Va. importer 5 years May 20, 2009
Yavelberg, 64, of Reston, Va. was convicted of a misdemeanor conspiracy count, O'Brien said. (North County Times)
Track and Field ACCtion: May 15-16 May 17, 2009
Miami's Ti'erra Brown won the 400m dash and was on the winning 4x400m relay at the Georgia Tech Invitational. The Florida State track and field teams (Men and Women- No. 3) will now head home to focus on the NCAA Regionals after closing out their last regular season meet in the Georgia Tech Invitational. (Theacc.com)
Woman Rescued From Reston Town House Fire May 12, 2009
(WUSA) - Firefighters in Fairfax County responded to a house fire in Reston this morning that has sent one person to the hospital. Dan Schmidt, spokesperson for Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, tells 9 NEWS NOW the blaze broke out in the kitchen of a town house in the 1800 block of Golf View Ct. (W-USA News, DC)
New Site Measures Twitter Popularity Index May 9, 2009
Reston-based Twitchamp ... Reston, Virginia (PRWEB) May 9, 2009 -- Polls opened today on Twitchamp. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
LucidMedia Display Advertising Network and Demand-Side Media Management Platform Honored Among This Year's Most Promising Private Technology Vent May 8, 2009
Reston, Virginia - May 8, 2009 - LucidMedia (), the online display ad network and verified media management platform for interactive agencies, announced today that Red Herring Magazine has named LucidMedia a finalist for the "Red Herring 100 North America" award, a prestigious list honoring this year's most promising private technology ventures in North America. Reston, VA (PRWEB) May 8, 2009 -- LucidMedia (), the online display ad network and verified media management platform for interactive... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Where The Jobs Are: Who's Hiring In The Region Apr 30, 2009
Accenture (Reston, Va. Washington DC) - 64 local jobs. (W-USA News, DC)
Six Men Charged With Soliciting Sex Over Internet From Teens Apr 19, 2009
Broy Klein, 26, of Reston; Gregory Holder, 45, of Alexandria; Thomas Minnehan, 21, of Falls Church and Colin Fitzgerald, 25, of Prince William County, are all accused of soliciting and having sex with the 14-year-old. A seventh man, Eric Mintzer, 27, of Springfield, already pleaded guilty in federal court to enticing a minor. (W-USA News, DC)
Missing Fairfax County Family Apr 12, 2009
Reston, VA (WUSA) - Fairfax County Police are still searching for a missing family from Reston, Virginia. It's been two days since anyone has seen 37-year-old Amy West and her two children, 6-year-old Maximus James and 1-year-old Jack William West. (W-USA News, DC)
Reston Mom Missing With Two Small Children Apr 11, 2009
(WUSA) - Fairfax police detectives are asking for the public's help in locating a Reston woman and her two young children. Police were called last night after Amy Beth West, 37, did not show up for a scheduled 8:00 p.m. meeting, a court-ordered appointment between Ms. West and her estranged husband. (W-USA News, DC)
Kochem Carter Apr 11, 2009
The bride s attendants were her maid of honor, Amanda Morrow of Reston, Va. Alison Hogan Cloutier, of Hooksett, NH. (formerly of Belmont), Tammi Guthrie of New York City, and Molly Reedy of Cleveland, Ohio. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Frozen Food Diets Apr 9, 2009
RESTON, Virginia (WUSA) -- It's been called frozen food dieting or frozen food cuisine. It's when people select to eat only with hopes that it will save them a few calories and a few dollars. (W-USA News, DC)
SNM calls CMS PET scan decision a major benefit for cancer patients Apr 7, 2009
Public release date: 3-Apr-2009. National Oncologic PET Registry provided overwhelming evidence of PET's value. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Sallie Mae To Add 2,000 Jobs To U.S. In 18 Months Apr 7, 2009
A job fair hosted by the Reston, Va. -based company in December for the Delaware site saw more than 800 attendees and at least 2,300 more apply online. (W-USA News, DC)
Gospel Music Channel Nears 45 Million Subscribers, Posts Huge VOD Usage Gains, Becomes Fastest-Growing Gospel/Christian Music Web Site Apr 2, 2009
Other new and recent GMC launches include: BrightHouse Central Florida Division; Comcast systems in: Florida (Fort Myers and Naples); Missouri (Independence); Kansas (Olathe); Maryland and Virginia (Prince William and Rockville; Calvert County, Annapolis, Charles County/Waldorf, Anne Arundel, Reston, Alexandria and Arlington), and New Mexico (Las Cruces); two Knology systems in Florida (Panama City and Clearwater) and Catawba Services in South Carolina (Rock Hill). Gospel Music Channel has more... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
General Services Administration to spend $1B in stimulus money in D.C. Apr 2, 2009
7 million and the Reston Advanced Systems Center, $690,000. In Lanham, $1. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Atlantic Coast Conference Announces 2009 Women's Swimming and Diving Honors Apr 2, 2009
GREENSBORO, N.C. - This year's recipients for the 2009 Atlantic Coast Conference Swimming and Diving awards include the league's second consecutive national diving champion and two NCAA All-Americans, as announced today by the league office. All of the awards were determined by a vote of the league's head coaches. (Theacc.com)
Metro Stops In Northern Virginia In Question Mar 29, 2009
They would include a stop at Reston Town Center, the second at Herndon-Monroe where there is already an existing transit station, and the third stop would be near Route 28 before the Dulles Airport. Those close to the project say the metro stops are crucial to development and relieving congestion. (W-USA News, DC)
White House Easter Egg Roll Tickets Go Online Mar 28, 2009
(WUSA) -- Lisa, a mother of two in Reston, Virginia, spent hours on line trying to get to the White House easter egg roll. This year, the White House decided to release them online. (W-USA News, DC)
MHS Tiger Band invited to perform at Carnegie Hall Mar 27, 2009
The groups participating this year also include South Pasadena Strings Program, South Pasadena, California; Kamehameha-Hawaii High School Wind Ensemble, Kea'au, Hawaii; South Lakes High School Wind Ensemble, Reston, Virginia; Wheaton North High School Wind Ensemble, Wheaton, Illinois; and Beckman High School String Orchestra, Irvine, California. Chris Yoo, MHS band director, said that in addition to performing at Carnegie Hall, the group will also attend clinics and receive instruction from some... (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Lucas: UNC Basketball Mailbag Mar 25, 2009
Chris Stanley Reston, VA. Lauren writes: Ellington has tended to go about things in different ways when it comes to his scoring. (Tarheelblue.com)
Virginia Gubernatorial Candidates to Appear Together April 3 Mar 24, 2009
The forum will take place on Friday, April 3 at the Microsoft Offices in Reston, VA. ... LOCATION: Microsoft Offices, Reston ... 12012 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA. (PR Newswire)
Fairfax County Serial Robber Mar 24, 2009
Detectives believe he has also robbed other banks mostly in the Reston area dating back to November 2008. If anyone has any information police are asking you to contact the Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS or to send an email. (W-USA News, DC)
