The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce is joining other local chambers and the Northern Virginia Regional Commission to offer help to federal government employees and contractors if the government shuts down. Local businesses can sign up online to offer a discount in the event Congress fails to pass a budget by this Friday, Nov. 17.
The Purcellville Town Council voted 4-2-1 Sept. 12 to approve a contract for Loren “Rick” Bremseth, a retired U.S. Navy captain, to serve as the town’s permanent town manager.