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06/19/2025

Our reporter Gene Powell will be on Fox 5’s DMV Zone today at 3:35PM to talk about the latest news on the Reston National Golf Course development. Tune in and read the article below!

by Gene Powell, Staff WriterA two-option proposal to develop the 168-acre Reston National Golf Course was left out of a 2025 county-wide development review process in a June 10 Fairfax County Board of Supervisors vote. But a 14-acre part of the proposal could move ahead under a different county revi...

06/17/2025

https://www.therestonletter.com/post/herndon-baseball-coach-wins-coach-of-the-year

By McAllister Pierce-Biney, Guest WriterHerndon High’s boys varsity baseball had their second most wins and the third best winning percentage between 2021-24, at 14-3 and .824 on the year. Head coach Steve Frank won Liberty District coach of the year.After having a tough region loss to Westfield, ...

06/17/2025

Another big land battle is here in Reston. A decades-old golf course. New development proposals. And two visions for the future of our town. In our latest issue, The Reston Letter features two opposing opinion pieces:
- One calls for preserving the green as essential open space.
- The other makes the case for growth, housing, and shared recreation.

Read both sides in the Opinion section of our June Issue or visit the links below:

Golf course redevelopment will disrupt Reston’s planning legacy: https://www.therestonletter.com/post/golf-course-redevelopment-will-disrupt-reston-s-planning-legacy

Reston should embrace redevelopment
to realize Simon’s plan: https://www.therestonletter.com/post/reston-should-embrace-redevelopment-to-realize-simon-s-plan

06/16/2025

https://www.therestonletter.com/post/dominion-energy-to-resume-clearing-cutting-alongw-od-trail-on-june-16-nova-parks-concerned

by Gene Powell, Staff WriterDominion Energy has notified NOVA Parks that it intends to resume clearing and tree removal on June 16 along much of the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Railroad Regional Park trail, even as park officials press for a coordinated approach to vegetation removal, power l...

06/16/2025

Reston Letter Staff Writer Gene Powell went on Fox 5's DMV Zone to discuss his story on Dominion Energy's removal of trees alongside much of the W&OD trail. Watch the full hit, courtesy of Fox 5 DC on our Youtube.

One of our writers, Gene Powell talks to Fox 5 DMV Zone about Dominion Energy cutting along the W&O D trailCredit: Fox 5 DC Writer: Gene Powell

06/16/2025

June Issue: Pure Barre Reston fosters a sense of belonging that keeps their members enthusiastic about fitness and coming back for more! Learn more about them by reading the article in our issue and website. Stay tuned as the Pure Barre team takes over our Instagram on Wednesday to take you behind the scenes!

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day, from The Reston Letter!!
Today we celebrate the dads, granddads, stepdads, and father figures who show up with love, guidance, and the occasional dad joke.

Here’s to the bedtime readers, the sideline cheerleaders, the quiet supporters, and the everyday heroes in our neighborhoods.

💙 Thank you for all the ways you show up—loud and quiet, big and small.

06/14/2025

https://www.therestonletter.com/post/reston-national-golf-course-development-plan-left-out-of-one-2025-fairfax-county-review-but-could-m

06/13/2025

June Issue: In the spirit of this upcoming Father’s Day, we’re giving dads the spotlight they’ve earned. 💙

Too often seen as just the “fun ones,” today’s dads are showing up in ways that deeply shape their kids’ confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.

This month in The Reston Letter, local psychologist Dr. Hayley B. Sherwood shares why fatherhood matters more than ever—and why taking care of your own mental health is one of the best gifts you can give your children.

📖 Read the full piece in the Opinions section of our new issue or on our website

06/12/2025

Our June issue will be in your mailboxes and inboxes this Friday. Don't miss what your neighbors are talking about this month! Stay tuned as we highlight much more from the issue.

06/10/2025

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Your family and community are so proud of you and your hard work! Here are special messages celebrating this incredible moment. These dedications will also be published in our June issue later this week!