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Plan to Enhance Maple Avenue

Public hearing held on proposed, new zoning district.

On July 7, the Town Council held part one of a two-part public hearing on the proposed, new district for commercial property along Maple Avenue. Part two is set for Aug. 18.

Week in Vienna

Weekly happenings in Vienna.

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Vienna Arts Society Presents Heroes Healing Wall

Troops on the mend from Fort Belvoir compose multi-media puzzle pieces.

The newest exhibition of the Vienna Arts Society is a trifecta of purpose

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Neighbors Object to Follin Lane Project

They say it’ll result in a ‘clear and present danger.’

The $2 million road project consists of reconstructing Follin, widening it and installing sidewalks, storm drains, curbs and gutters.

Vienna Residents Want Small-Town-Feel Preserved

Some anticipate an addition to traffic problems with the Silver Line opening July 26.

Vienna Mayor, Laurie DiRocco, resident for 19 years said, “This town does have a special feel.”

Week in Vienna

Weekly happenings in Vienna.

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New Tysons Transportation Management Named

Tysons Partnership hopes to reduce traffic.

The number of single occupancy vehicles in Tysons Corner will be reduced as more people take the bus, metro or carpool to work.

Train Station Parking Will Be Expanded

Two easements should help Vienna businesses, trail users.

After much discussion and public comment, The Town of Vienna has granted conservation and parking easements to the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority.

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Vienna’s 4th of July Celebration Draws Thousands

Sunny skies, breeze set stage for celebration.

The weather could not have cooperated more had the Town of Vienna scripted and directed it for the town’s annual 4th of July celebration.

Vienna Author Launches Next Thriller

Mark Gilleo takes his reader on a suspenseful journey of intrigue in “Favors and Lies.”

Mark Gilleo’s world embraces private detectives, bail bondsmen, hackers, madams, and murder.

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America Eats Tavern Opens at Tysons

American cuisine and culture on display at the Ritz-Carlton.

America Eats Tavern (AET), the new restaurant helmed by Spanish-born and award-winning celebrity chef José Andrés and business partner Rob Wilder, opened in the Tysons Corner Ritz-Carlton last month.

Week in Vienna

Street work, farmers markets, blood drive and volunteer opportunity.

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Climate Change Could Affect Your Drinking Water

Residents could see—and smell—a very different Potomac River by 2040.

Drinking cups of clear tap water could be a luxury we are less likely to take for granted in the near future as climate-change culprits affect our waterways—and our water bills.

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Area Gears Up for Rail Opening

Silver Line starts running on July 26.

On July 26, the expectations and hopes of commuters in Tysons and Reston will either be met or dashed when the gates to the Silver Line Metro stations are opened at noon.

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Tour de Tysons Attracts Hundreds

427 cyclists swarm Tysons.

The 2nd Annual Tour de Tysons bicycle races attracted a record 427 cyclists who competed in 9 separate races.