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Burke Man Sentenced to 360 Months for Producing Child Pornography

Jason Laposay, 40, of Burke, was sentenced to 360 months in prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, for producing child pornography by filming someone under the age of 12 engaging in sexually explicit activity.

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Legislators Are Not Gun Shy About Responding to Connecticut Shooting

Should access to guns be limited or expanded?

Last year's mass shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut has already prompted a heated debate about gun control in Virginia, where the upcoming session of the General Assembly is likely to feature a number of bills on both sides of the issue.

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Understanding Yoga

Local yogis explain popular styles of yoga.

Joanna Mosely says she can’t tell a downward facing dog from a baby cobra. She belts out a perplexed “huh?” when asked if she knew the difference between Ashtanga and Bikram.

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Preventing Holiday Weight Gain

Nutritionists say merriment doesn’t have to lead to bulge.

Festive holidays are filled with sweet treats from eggnog and cider to fruitcake and chocolate bonbons.

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Keys to Staying Healthy During the Holiday Season

Finding balance can preserve one’s well-being.

Food, festivities and friends are synonymous with the holidays. However, celebrations can take a toll on your health.

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Brief: Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Installs New Leadership

Brief: There were multiple transfers of the torch at the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Installation Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 6 at NVAR Headquarters in Fairfax

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Local Grapplers Thrive at NOVA Classic

South County, Lake Braddock and West Springfield among schools to produce at least one individual champion.

Strong Defensive Effort Leads Robinson Boys’ Basketball to Victory

Rams limit rival Lake Braddock to season-low 41 points.

The Robinson boys' basketball team defeated Lake Braddock, 55-41, on Dec. 7.

Butler Leads Bruins to First Win

Senior finishes with 23 points, 23 rebounds against Robinson.

The Lake Braddock girls' basketball team defeated Robinson, 43-25, on Dec. 7.

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Greenspring Helps to Fill the Wagon

During the first week of December, residents and staff at Greenspring retirement community collected approximately 2,000 lbs. of donations for the third annual “Fill the Wagon” food drive.

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Democratic Women of Clifton Spread Holiday Cheer

DWC collects coats, toys and gift cards for local nonprofits.

Every child needs a little Christmas, but some Fairfax County parents don’t have the means to provide it.

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Taste of Braddock Kicks off Holiday Season

Eighteenth annual event draws more than 300 for food, fun, holiday cheer.

Braddock Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) hosted the 18th Annual Taste of Braddock event in Braddock Hall, welcoming more than 300 members of the community, including Sharon Bulova, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) and Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34).

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Project Pearly Whites

Fairfax foundation launches campaign to raise money for children who need dental care.

Imagine a child sitting in school with a toothache so bad he needs a root canal.

Brief: Animal Shelter to Host an Open House

Brief: Are you interested in snuggling a downy, soft kitten? Exercising an energetic hound? Or answering questions about reptiles, rabbits or many other animals in the Fairfax County Animal Shelter?

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Column: No Free Lunch on Transportation Funding

Column: Next month, the General Assembly returns to Richmond, and transportation funding will be on the agenda.