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Editorial: Be Part of Children’s Issue 2017

Get creative and send art, poetry and more.

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Helping Keep Homeless Warm this Winter

Hypothermia Prevention Program gearing up for 2017-2018 season.

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Local Designers Help Light Up the Season

Tastemakers create holiday trees, mantelpieces, wreaths and a menorah for charity.


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Updating the Kitchen

New space includes a suite of stainless steel appliances.

Editorial: Turn Out To Vote

Race at the top of the ticket likely to be very close; your vote counts.

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Adding an In-law Suite

Home expanded to make room for three generations.


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Renting Out Homes Through the Net in Fairfax County

Proposed zoning rules would allow residents to operate short-term lodging as an accessory use of a home.

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Good and Evil Meet in Narnia at Westfield High

Westfield High presents “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”

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‘Mystery, Suspense and Never a Dull Moment’ at Centreville High

“Dracula” takes the stage.


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Clifton Barn Sale Benefits Veterans Hospital Charity

Sneak preview of furniture showroom raises money for Fisher House Friday, Nov. 3; Fall Barn Sale is Saturday, Nov. 4.

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Commentary: We Cannot Be Silent


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Commentary: Churches Get Ready for Company

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Fairfax County Public Safety Headquarters Unites Departments

Police and Fire are out of the Massey Building.

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Words Not Enough

Advocates demand local change on immigrant interactions.


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Creating Balance During the Holidays

Advanced planning is one of the keys to seasonal harmony.

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Following the Money from High-Interest Lenders to Virginia Lawmakers

Campaign cash helps undermine efforts to create consumer protections.

Recent years have seen increased scrutiny of high-interest lenders, businesses that offer a variety of loans at interest rates that often exceed 300 percent. Now campaign finance disclosures show the industry is spreading its influence across the political spectrum with about $800,000 in political contributions this election cycle according to data from the Virginia Public Access Project.

On the Ballot

A look at statewide candidates and where they get their money.

Voters across Virginia will be headed to the polls Tuesday Nov. 7. Here’s a look at what’s on the ballot.


Nonprofit Dental Clinic Fills a Need

Serving more than 2,500 low-income patients a year.