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Area Authors Tour Fall Literary Conferences

Scary plots are ripe for Halloween reading.

Authors

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Buddy Walk 2017

DSANV event raises funds, awareness for Down syndrome.

DSANV event raises funds, awareness for Down syndrome.

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Former Addict Shares His Story

Chris Herren, former NBA player and addict, speaks to parents and children in county schools.

Guest Editorial: Challenges Remain for Police Reform

Includes communications and body cameras.

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Senior Talent Performs to Full House

From line dancing to modern dance.

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Senators Meet with Leaders of Industry

In joint appearance, Warner and Kaine talk business in Northern Virginia.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says Gov. Terry McAuliffe should pick one region of the commonwealth to compete for landing a second Amazon headquarters in Virginia instead of trying to cheerlead for three different areas simultaneously. U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says the federal government should be allowed to negotiate drug prices through Medicare to bring down the cost of prescriptions. These are some of the revelations that Warner and Kaine dropped on industry leaders this week at a meeting of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

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Alzheimer’s Walk Raises More Than $267,000

Thousands gather to raise money and awareness.

Teen Suicide: Who to Call for Help in Fairfax County

Commentary

Teen suicide

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United Methodists Put Faith in Action

Busy hands in Fairfax try to alleviate human suffering on “Outreach Sunday.”

Burke Gives Back

Burke Home Sales: August, 2017

In August, 2017, 60 Burke homes sold between $940,000-$196,000.

Burke Home Sales: August, 2017

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A Tale of Two Immigrants

Candidates hoping to replace Dave Albo are both living the American Dream.

One is from Ecuador. The other is from Vietnam. Both are successful professional women hoping to fill the seat vacated by retiring Del. Dave Albo (R-42). But only one will prevail in November, creating one of the fiercest political contests on the ballot in Northern Virginia this year.