Fairfax County Park Authority Wins National Gold Medal For Excellence In Parks And Recreation

2019 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management has been awarded to Fairfax County Park Authority. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in partnership with the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) awarded this honor to the Fairfax County Park Authority at the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference in Baltimore, Md. The honor is earned by months of preparation and commitment to the highest level of service in parks and recreation. Continue reading

2 Bedroom Place In Northern Virginia For $490,000

12229 Parkstream Ter is located in Fairfax County. Photo of 12229 Parkstream Ter It's best to rely on a local ace like Nesbitt Realty to find residences. Ad hoc searches without professional assistance rarely return right results. You might decide that renting is better for you than buying, because purchasing a detached has its drawbacks. Talk to Nesbitt Realty to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of acquiring title to real estate in Herndon. Continue reading

Things To Know About ArtSpace Herndon

ArtSpace Herndon is a community art gallery created and supported by art lovers in the greater Herndon area. It is located at 750 Center Street Herndon, VA. ArtSpace Herndon is a gathering place to celebrate the arts, showcasing artwork and events by local, regionally, and nationally known artists. Opening receptions and gallery talks with the artists are held for each exhibit, generally on the first Saturday of the month.  Continue reading

Northern Virginia Generates $26 Billion In Tourist Spending

A record $26 billion was generated by Virginia's tourism industry in 2018 in tourist spending. Out of these $26 billion, $10.3 billion were spent in Northern Virginia. All five Northern Virginia counties rank among the top 10 in the commonwealth for tourism. Fairfax County, Arlington County, and Loudon County All five Northern Virginia counties rank among the top 10 in the commonwealth for tourism. Continue reading

Herndon Welcomes A New Domestic Violence Action Center

In the past, the residents of the Fairfax County who were also victims of the domestic violence had to travel to the Historic Courthouse in Fairfax or the South County Human Services Building in Alexandria to talk with an advocate face-to-face. Thus, Fairfax County has opened a new Domestic Violence Action Center that will provide advocacy services in a location more convenient for North County residents. Continue reading

Things You Should Know About Herndon Depot Museum

The Herndon Depot Museum, also known as the Herndon Historical Society Museum, is located at 717 Lynn Street Herndon, VA. The Herndon Depot was built in 1857 for the Alexandria, Loudoun & Hampshire Railroad, and later served the Richmond and Danville Railroad, the Southern Railway, and the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad, according to the National Register of Historic Places in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Continue reading