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Graham Tracey

Graham moved to Reston with his wife, Kathy, in 1996 (back when the Reston Town Center was about two square blocks). Today, you're likely to see them at many of Reston's community events or at the Lake Anne Brew House for trivia on most Thursday nights. Graham writes and edits Reston Insider and he is the Team Leader of the Greater Reston Living real estate team affiliated with Compass Real Estate.

Reston Is Peaking

Mar 27, 2026

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7 min read

Reston Is Peaking

Cherry blossoms are peaking, Hawkley is packed, and Reston has a few new plot twists this week.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Reston’s board election has bigger stakes than it sounds

Mar 21, 2026

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6 min read

Reston’s board election has bigger stakes than it sounds

Dues, development, open space, and why this vote matters more than most people think.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
What’s Headed to Worldgate and Beyond?

Mar 19, 2026

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7 min read

What’s Headed to Worldgate and Beyond?

Worldgate plans, two new pizza spots, and a full week of local events in Reston and Herndon.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Reston is weighing two big moves and neither is simple

Mar 15, 2026

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7 min read

Reston is weighing two big moves and neither is simple

A major development proposal and a controversial transit idea are stirring fresh questions about growth, access, and local character.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
New in Reston From Towers to Toast

Mar 12, 2026

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7 min read

New in Reston From Towers to Toast

A big Reston proposal, a fresh new cafe, and local weekend picks worth your time.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Railroad Roots and Skyview Updates

Mar 6, 2026

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7 min read

Railroad Roots and Skyview Updates

A surprising name connection in Herndon... and a new FCPS high school timeline to know. Plus, your weekend events!

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
A Secret Landmark and a Soul Reset

Feb 26, 2026

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7 min read

A Secret Landmark and a Soul Reset

A pre-Reston landmark story, a yoga sanctuary worth the hype, quick hits, and a weekend plan you can copy-paste.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Hawkley's Coming, Reston Casino Next?

Feb 19, 2026

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7 min read

Hawkley's Coming, Reston Casino Next?

A new brewery is pouring soon, plus the Fairfax casino bill update and this weekend’s best events.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
New Reston Podcast, New Friends

Feb 13, 2026

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6 min read

New Reston Podcast, New Friends

Hit play for Reston news, then find low-pressure meetups to make a new friend and plans for the week.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Herndon's French Secret & Game Day Hotspots

Feb 5, 2026

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7 min read

Herndon's French Secret & Game Day Hotspots

Step inside Herndon’s cottage-like French café, then see where to watch the Super Bowl and what’s happening around town.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Life On Lake Thoreau, School Border Shuffle

Jan 29, 2026

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7 min read

Life On Lake Thoreau, School Border Shuffle

Peek into Reston's iconic lakefront living, FCPS school map updates, and weekly handpicked happenings.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
RTC Leased, What’s Next?

Jan 23, 2026

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6 min read

RTC Leased, What’s Next?

A quick-hit look at Reston’s momentum: a first peek at Vantage Hill’s “Fairland” townhomes and RTC Next hitting 100% lease with street-level retail on the way.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Changes in 2026: Development, Dining, and Events

Jan 15, 2026

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7 min read

Changes in 2026: Development, Dining, and Events

East Link could transform the T-Mobile site with homes, parks, and safer biking. Plus a meals-tax explainer and your MLK-weekend lineup.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Fresh Roasts, Bold Colors, Local Life

Jan 8, 2026

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7 min read

Fresh Roasts, Bold Colors, Local Life

Fresh-roasted at a kiss-and-ride? Only on the Reston and Herndon line. Plus Ovissi’s vivid art and this week’s picks.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Local Hikes and Holiday Happenings

Dec 18, 2025

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6 min read

Local Hikes and Holiday Happenings

Granola, hikes, headlines, and holiday happenings: your week in Reston and Herndon starts here.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
WinterMarkt, Mittens, and Magic

Dec 12, 2025

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6 min read

WinterMarkt, Mittens, and Magic

Glühwein, polka, and handcrafted/local gifts—see what’s happening in Reston–Herndon this week.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Reston's Festivities Don't Stop

Dec 4, 2025

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7 min read

Reston's Festivities Don't Stop

Walk the lights, sip cocoa, and watch Santa sail into Lake Anne. Your Reston holiday plan is inside.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Reston Rising, Herndon Hopping

Nov 20, 2025

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7 min read

Reston Rising, Herndon Hopping

Herndon’s newest pub, Reston’s rising moment, and events to warm up your weekend. See what’s brewing around town.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Sweet, Spicy, Reston

Nov 13, 2025

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6 min read

Sweet, Spicy, Reston

From nano-bakery delights to a chili clash and curated local events, we’ve got your Reston and Herndon weekend plans covered.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Reston Rink & New Eats

Nov 7, 2025

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6 min read

Reston Rink & New Eats

Fresh openings, twinkle-lit traditions, and small-town energy with city perks—Reston and Herndon are buzzing. A packed week of local flavor, live moments, and easy ways to get outside.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Reston Fall Sips and Scares

Oct 30, 2025

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7 min read

Reston Fall Sips and Scares

Fall vibes in Reston are in full swing. Here's a first look at SYN’s cozy new cocktails plus a nighttime peek at the Historic Herndon Halloween House, with your Halloween plans inside.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Dining, Development & Halloween Picks

Oct 23, 2025

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6 min read

Dining, Development & Halloween Picks

From empty office to new neighborhood near South Lakes to bold Indian flavors at Masti in Reston Town Center, and a stacked Halloween lineup from Walker Nature Center to Frying Pan Farm Park.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Color, Caffeine, and Community Spirit

Oct 16, 2025

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6 min read

Color, Caffeine, and Community Spirit

Sneak a look inside Simply Social Coffee and see why it’s our new go-to for cozy vibes and solid bites. Then watch Market Street come alive at ChalkFest with color, music, and neighbor energy. Round it out with Quick Hits and a weekend roster of jazz, pups, pumpkins, and Rocky Horror.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Fall in Reston: Shows, Sips & Next Acts

Oct 9, 2025

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7 min read

Fall in Reston: Shows, Sips & Next Acts

A crisp lineup of can’t-miss moments—from RTC Next’s next act to Rocktoberfest, film fest nights, and fresh-air resets. Skim the quick news, peep the makeover case study, and pick your perfect fall weekend.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
Crisp Air, Reston Flair

Oct 2, 2025

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7 min read

Crisp Air, Reston Flair

Fresh leaves, fresh looks. Dive into our VIP peek at JW Marriott Reston, then snag fall picks from fungi walks to Oktoberfest for a week that feels perfectly, locally autumn.

Graham Tracey
Graham Tracey
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