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Virginia General Assembly to Consider Legalizing Sports Betting

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Virginia Lawmakers Seek Information on Prisoner Segregation

Bills would require Department of Corrections to track duration, demographics, disabilities of inmates in solitary.

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U.S. District Court Sets Deadline for Redistricting ‘Special Master’

Recommendations would affect 2019 elections.

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Valentine’s Roses Come Early in Burke

The red rose is the flower of choice at Flowers ‘n’ Ferns in Burke

The red rose is the flower of choice at Flowers ‘n’ Ferns in Burke

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How to Talk About Vaping

Approaching conversation about dangers of e-cigarettes.

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Strategic Priority: Recruiting Great Teachers in Fairfax County

Superintendent presents public schools’ budget for FY 2020.

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Opinion: Editorial: Pay Attention, State Legislature Not Gridlocked

Thousands of bills considered over 45 days could have a big impact on your life, for better or for worse.

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Opinion: Commentary: It’s Time for Virginia to Ratify ERA

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Boysko Wins Wexton Seat

Democrats enter the new year with a fresh victory and a full head of steam.

.Virginia’s 33rd state Senate District was once a solidly Republican seat, a place where conservative voters repeatedly rewarded Bill Mims for opposing same-sex marriage and championing homeschooling. But ever since Mims resigned to take a job in the McDonnell administration, the seat has been held by a succession of Democrats on their way to bigger and better things.

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Parkway Widening Crosses Another Hurdle

Cut-through traffic becomes the issue for the Burke Centre attendees.

Fairfax County Parkway widening inches along.

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Burke Gems & Beads in a Business of Beauty

After seven years, local bead artists have found a niche.

Burke bead shop.

Northam Touts Bills on Voting Rights and Campaign Financing

Local legislators sponsoring election-oriented bills.

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