TWO CHANGES TO RESTON
Big changes, fresh openings, quick hits, and a weekend lineup worth getting out for. We’re taking a look at a major proposal that could reshape a familiar corner of town, checking out a colorful new cafe at RTC Next, and rounding up a bunch of local happenings you’ll actually want on your radar. From bargain books and puzzle tables to frog walks and sungazing, there’s a little something for every kind of weekend.
What’s inside
Feature: Reston Crossing
Around Town: Toastique Opens
Events: Book Sale, Nature, and Stargazing
What would you like to see in this space?
Feature Story
MAJOR RESTON REDEVELOPMENT RETURNS
Reston Crossing is here with an even bigger vision for the office park near Halley Rise and the Town Center Metro, and it could reshape this part of Reston in a major way. The proposal would bring new housing, public green space, neighborhood-serving retail, and two towers that could become part of Reston’s evolving skyline. Click to see the plans and details.
Around Town
NEW HEALTHY CAFE IN RESTON
Toastique has officially opened at RTC Next, bringing a bright, fresh fast casual option to Reston with gourmet toast, smoothie bowls, juices, coffee, and other clean-eating favorites. The locally owned cafe feels like a great fit for the area, especially for anyone who wants something wholesome, colorful, and actually satisfying in the middle of the Town Center rush. Watch to see our menu faves and the new space!
Quick Hits
IN OTHER NEWS
CVS is closing its Reston Station pharmacy, which is a bummer for anyone who liked grabbing prescriptions a few steps from Metro.
A new Worldgate Drive redevelopment in Herndon is back before the Architectural Review Board, with updated plans for apartments, stacked condos, and townhouses replacing long-empty office buildings.
Fairfax County’s proposed FY2027 bond plan would push back upgrades at Herndon Fortnightly Library, so that long-awaited refresh is looking a little less immediate.
Fairfax County’s Stuff the Bus food drive returns Saturday, March 14, with buses and fire trucks collecting nonperishables and gift cards for local food pantries.
The county is also highlighting an open hire event in Reston on March 11, aimed at filling Neighborhood and Community Services jobs before spring ramps up.
Looking a little beyond Reston and Herndon, D.C.’s cherry blossoms are currently forecast to hit peak bloom March 29 through April 1, which means locals are officially allowed to start plotting their tidal-basin strategy.
And for moviegoers who default to Tysons, AMC is starting renovations at its Tysons theater, adding another little sign that the local entertainment shuffle is still very much underway.
Curated Events
EVENTS IN RESTON, HERNDON, AND BEYOND
Saturday and Sunday are shaping up nicely for a low-key local adventure: browse bargain shelves at the Used Book Sale at Hunters Woods Elementary, where $1–2 gets you everything from mysteries to cookbooks while supporting the PTA; then keep the community vibe going at Reston Association’s Jigsaw Puzzle Event, a cozy adults-55+ gathering with coffee, conversation, and lunch. Families with little ones can head to Walker Nature Center for Going Green, a playful morning of crafts, a woods treasure hunt, and seasonal fun, or make the short trip to the Udvar-Hazy Center for Second Saturday Sungazing and a chance to safely view the sun through filtered telescopes. On Sunday, nature lovers can celebrate World Frog Day early at Frogs of Reston, with a quick talk on local species followed by a guided hike to look for frog eggs in the wild.
A Final Note
YOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM RESTON WHEN…
“…you treat seeing a bald eagle over the lake like both a miracle and a Tuesday.”
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