greaterrestonliving Reston and Herndon are officially book towns. 📚 For World Storytelling Day, we’re spotlighting 8 published authors who call Reston and Herndon home, with reads that range from cozy mystery and memoir to romance and sci-fi. Add one (or five) to your TBR: All the Things That Come Between Us (Sarah Ruth Hickner), Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy (Daniel Stuart Olmes), Murder with Peacocks (Donna Andrews), In His Own Words (Kristina Alcorn), Awakenings (Chuck Cascio), Spectrum (Samantha Mina), The Royal Vow (Erica Rue), and The Principal’s Office: Things Aren’t Always What They Seem (Joshua DeSmyter). Want weekly Reston news + events? Comment “Insider” to join our Reston Insider newsletter. ⠀ Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving #RestonVA #HerndonVA #NovaReads #WorldStorytellingDay #LocalAuthors

greaterrestonliving Ok, so we couldn’t pass up on this 90s trend before it gets too stale…haha! Graham and I met in college in 1990 at Monmouth University in New Jersey, where we both grew up. We got our careers going soon after. I went into social work and Graham started in higher education admissions. We got married in 1995 and soon after Graham made the leap into higher education technology and landed a job at Datatel based in Fair Lakes at the time. That caused us to make the move to Reston where we rented a condo at Chestnut Grove Square, and we’ve been living in the area ever since (and haven’t looked back). Our son was born in 1998 and our daughter just missed the 90s cut in 2000. For us, it was a formative decade. Now we inflict 90s nostalgia movies on our kids every time we get together. They secretly love it. 🤪 #90strend, #90sNostalgia, #90sVibes, and #Throwback Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) greaterrestonliving

greaterrestonliving A big new housing redevelopment is planned at the corner of Elden Street and Worldgate Drive, across from the Worldgate Shopping Center and the Lidl shopping center. 🏗️ ⠀ What it is: a mix of new homes replacing two former office buildings that were vacant for years and have already been torn down. The plan includes a five-story apartment building with 359 rental units, plus a for-sale section with 47 townhomes and 52 stacked condos. ⠀ Why it matters locally: this is one of those projects that can reshape how that stretch of Elden feels day to day, adding new neighbors, new traffic patterns, and more activity around nearby shops and restaurants. It’s also another example of older office sites getting reworked into housing as the area changes. ⠀ Who it’s for: renters who want to be close to shopping and major routes, and buyers who like the idea of townhomes or condo-style living with a newer build option in this part of Herndon. 🏘️ ⠀ What to expect next: even though the broader concept was approved back in March 2024, the design details still have to move through town reviews, including questions about exterior materials and the timing for a small pocket park. And honestly, it’s a little hard to tell why this stage has taken as long as it has. 🌳 ⠀ Two practical tips: if you want to get a quick look at the site location, the easiest viewpoint is from the Worldgate or Lidl parking lots, and it’s usually calmer mid-morning on weekdays. Also, if you like following projects like this, keep an eye on the Town of Herndon meeting calendar for public hearings and updates. 👀 ⠀ #HerndonVA #Worldgate #EldenStreet #HerndonDevelopment ⠀ Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving

greaterrestonliving Green beer isn’t the only way to do St. Patrick’s Day around Reston + Herndon. 🍀 Try a matcha latte at DeClieu Coffee, hunt for “lucky” finds with green-themed nature activities at Walker Nature Center (10:00-11:00am), or go full nostalgic with a Shamrock Shake at Big Buns (Reston Station or Franklin Farm). For extra luck, search for a four-leaf clover at Lake Fairfax, then wrap it up with a Guinness at Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern. Sláinte! 💚 Want weekly Reston news + events? Comment “Insider” to join our Reston Insider newsletter. ⠀ Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving #RestonVA #HerndonVA #StPatricksDay #NorthernVA #SupportLocal

greaterrestonliving Two new pizza spots are headed our way 🍕 Mountain Mike’s is planning to open in the South Lakes Village shopping center in Reston, and Donatos Pizza is officially set to open at Woodland Park Crossing in Herndon. No opening dates set for either yet, so keep your eyes peeled over the next few months for any updates. Which one are you excited to try? Want weekly Reston news + events? Comment “Insider” to join our Reston Insider newsletter. ⠀ Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving #RestonVA #HerndonVA #NovaEats #SouthLakes #SupportLocalEats

greaterrestonliving Reston book lovers: here’s your sign. 📚 Hunters Woods Elementary is hosting a Used Book Sale on March 14, 10 AM–4 PM with most books just $1–$2. Stock up on mysteries, kids’ books, cookbooks, sci-fi, and more! Plus, feel extra good knowing the proceeds support the Hunters Woods PTA. Want weekly Reston news + events? Comment “Insider” to join our Reston Insider newsletter. ⠀ Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving #RestonVA #BookSale #UsedBookSale #BookLovers

greaterrestonliving A big mixed-use redevelopment proposal is back for Reston Crossing, the office park off Edmund Halley Drive between Halley Rise and the Reston Town Center Metro. 🏙️ ⠀�If approved, this would turn an older office campus into a new neighborhood with about 1,620 homes, more than 1.4 million square feet of office space, 31,000 square feet of retail, and several new public parks and trails. It is one of the larger projects now being discussed in this part of Reston. ⠀�Why it matters locally is pretty simple. This area is already changing fast, and this proposal would add more housing, more walkability, more public green space, and a stronger connection to Metro. For people who live nearby, commute through here, or keep an eye on how Reston is growing, this is the kind of project that could shape the area for years. 🚇🌳 ⠀�What stands out in this version is the open space. The plan includes nearly five acres of parks, including a central commons, a boardwalk-style green, a canopy trail, and another park with room for recreation and gathering. About 16% of the housing is also expected to be affordable or workforce housing, which will be part of the larger conversation as this moves through the county process. ⠀�This is for locals who follow development, nearby residents curious about what may replace the existing office buildings, and anyone interested in where Reston is headed next. ⠀�A couple practical notes: this is still a proposal, so expect changes as the review process continues. If you want to follow it closely, pay attention to future Fairfax County planning updates and community meetings. 🏗️ ⠀�What do you think this area needs most as it grows? ⠀� #RestonVA #RestonDevelopment #RestonTownCenter #FairfaxCountyVA ⠀�Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me:�Kathy Tracey, Realtor�Greater Reston Living at Compass�kathy @greaterrestonliving.com�703.231.7049 (call or text)� #greaterrestonliving

greaterrestonliving If Tell Me Lies dropped into Reston + Herndon, the character vibes would be unreal. 👀 Which one are you, and what kind of local lifestyle fits your energy (Town Center nights, Lake Anne calm, or Old Town charm)? Comment your match! Want weekly Reston news + events? Comment “Insider” to join our Reston Insider newsletter. ⠀ Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving #RestonVA #HerndonVA #LakeAnne #RestonTownCenter #DowntownHerndon #TellMeLies #NovaLiving #tellmelieshulu