Late-Night Garden Thieves, Zoo Fire: Top Reston News Of 2021

Reston VA

30 December, 2021

10:31 AM

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RESTON, VA — As it was in 2020, COVID-19 and the local response to it was what Patch readers in Reston, as well as those across the region, were most interested in during 2021. The availability of the COVID-19 vaccine was one of the top stories in Reston for the year. People also wanted to know where they could obtain the vaccine and, more recently, where they could get tested. But Restonians, like much of the rest of the country, were also concerned about the aftermath of the 2020 election and the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Related: COVID-19, Cicadas, Capitol Riot: Top VA News Stories Of 2021 When it came to Reston specific stories, Patch readers were concerned about an increased police presence due to a Halloween weekend threat, the ransacking of two local community gardens by late-night thieves, a fire at Roer's Zootopia and the fatal hit-and-run crash involving a Reston father. To stay up to date on Reston and Fairfax County news in 2022, subscribe to our free news alerts and morning newsletter. If you would like to share story ideas, send me an email at [email protected]. Here are Reston's top stories of 2021: Community Crowds Flock To Opening Of Reston Farmers MarketUpdated: Waffles, Companion Giraffe Killed In Zoo FireReston Association: RA's CEO ResignsLake Anne Property Owners Call On County To Intervene In ElectionReston Founder's Widow Cited For Assault At Condo MeetingWho Killed Gwen Ames? Reston's First Homicide Remains UnsolvedMedical Student, 21, Who Loved Helping Others Dies Of COVID-19LGBTQIA+ Students Criticize School Official's 'Bigoted Comments'Reston Sculpture Buoyant Force To Be Celebrated On FridayLocal Czech Community Steps Up To Help Reston Family In Need Crime Halloween Weekend Threat Leads To Increased NoVA Police PresenceLate-Night Thieves Ransack 2 Reston Community GardensHomicide Charge Filed Against Son In Fatal Stabbing Of His FatherArmed Robbery Of Reston Subway Under Investigation: PoliceFairfax County's New Police Chief Comes With History Of LawsuitsBank Robbery In Reston Under Investigation By Fairfax PoliceReston Homicide Victim Identified By Fairfax County PoliceBody Of Reston Man Missing For Over 1 Year Found: Police Health & Fitness Fairfax County Challenged By COVID-19 Vaccine AvailabilityHere's The Estimated COVID-19 Vaccine Wait Time In Fairfax CountyCOVID-19 Restrictions On Schools, Bars Eased By Northam OrderNew Virginia Hospital Safety Ratings: 36 Get 'A' Grade, 2 Get 'D'Meet An Alpaca And Get Vaccinated At Reston Pop-Up ClinicNoVA Returns To In-Person Schooling As Variants Grow More Deadly Business Here's Where To Find The Best Slice Of Pizza In RestonNew Reston Eatery Wants To Hire 100 Team MembersBig Buns Reston Offering Special Grand Opening BagsArchitect Dies In Bike Crash; Designed Plaza At Reston StationPlaya Bowls Brings A Taste Of The Jersey Shore To RestonLabor Secretary Discusses Workforce Development With Reston Firm