Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology: What Reston and Herndon Families Should Know About Applying to TJ

If you are relocating to Reston or Herndon with a student who loves math and science, there is one school that tends to come up…

Westfield High School: What Herndon Families in the Floris, McNair, and Coates Areas Need to Know

A lot of families searching homes in Herndon assume the high school conversation ends with two names: Herndon High and South Lakes. That is a…

Herndon High School in Herndon, VA: What Families Need to Know Before Moving to the Herndon Pyramid

If you are searching homes in Herndon with schools in mind, Herndon High School is almost certainly on your list of questions. It sits right…

Hawkley Brewing Is Open in Herndon, and the Local Craft Beer Scene Just Got Better

The address at 257 Sunset Park Drive in Herndon carries more brewing history than most people realize. This is the same space where Aslin Beer…

Skyview High School in Herndon, VA: What FCPS Has Confirmed for 2026–27, and What Families Should Watch Next

Skyview High School is opening for the 2026–27 school year, and the first year will work differently than most families expect. I put together a…

Chantilly High School: What Herndon Buyers Near Oak Hill Should Know About One of Northern Virginia’s Best

When families start a home search in Herndon, they usually expect the school conversation to revolve around Herndon High or South Lakes. Both are well-known…

Oakton High School: What Herndon and Fox Mill Families Need to Know About One of Virginia’s Best

Most people searching homes in Herndon or Reston already know the two names they expect to encounter: Herndon High and South Lakes. Oakton High School…

South Lakes High School in Reston, VA: A Real Guide for Families Considering the South Lakes Pyramid

If you are searching Reston real estate with schools in mind, South Lakes High School is usually one of the first names that comes up.…

From Empty Offices to 458 Homes: Inside Herndon’s Worldgate Drive Redevelopment

The corner of Elden Street and Worldgate Drive has been a construction site curiosity for a while now. Two office buildings that sat largely vacant…

A Rare Reston Redevelopment Story: Preserving the Bowman Distillery While Reimagining It

A historic Reston landmark is up for sale, and it predates Reston itself. In this video and blog post, I share the quick story of…