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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.

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200 Take Part in Volksmarch in Burke

Volksmarch

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Orange Hunt Elementary Kicks-off Positivity Project

school rally for positivity

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Rorschach Politics

Candidates for governor present inkblots on everything from the economy to Confederate statues.

The campaign for governor is a bit like a Rorschach test as the candidates close in on the final stretch toward Election Day. Democrat Ralph Northam and Republican Ed Gillespie are presenting a series of inkblots to voters about everything from the health of the economy to the value of Confederate statues.

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Rising Basketball Star has NBA Dreams

At age 11, Anthony Saunders is on his way to greatness.

Basketball star

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Festival Highlights Burke Centre 40th Anniversary

Burke Centre Festival

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Synagogue Redesign Looks Toward Inclusiveness

Congregation Adat Reyim

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Tons of Fun at Summer Cove Camp

Burke native Megan Zinn, 22, starts a summer camp for middle-schoolers.

Tons of Fun at Summer Cove Camp

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Democratic-Endorsed School Board Candidate Wins

Keys-Gamarra overcomes Republican-advantage in low-turnout August.

Guardian ad litem and Fairfax County Planning Commission member Karen Keys-Gamarra swamped Republican Chris Grisafe and two other candidates in a special election this week, one that Democrats say is a sign of strength for their party heading into the fall.

Lake Braddock Graduate Excelling in Medicine

Lake Braddock Graduate Excelling in Medicine