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Friday, September 19, 2025

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Education Issues Take Center Stage

Constituents tell lawmakers to increase teacher pay; ERA, $15 minimum wage and more.

Teachers deserve a pay raise, and Virginia desperately needs to hire more school counselors. These were two of the most prevalent concerns voiced by constituents to members of the Fairfax County legislative delegation, the largest in the Virginia General Assembly.

Prison Reform Advocates Want Data on Solitary Confinement

Cited as a mental health issue.

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Democratic Legislators on Gun Violence: ‘It’s Common Sense’

Bills focus on gun safety.

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Three Decades of Strengthening US, Pakistan Business Relations

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Beyond the Resolution

Keeping a home in order all year long.

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Mini-grants Available for Youth-led Anti-stigma Initiatives

Proposals due Feb. 1, 2019.

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Public Safety Drones? Public Input Wanted

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Opinion: Editorial: Wish List: Things this session of the General Assembly, beginning Jan. 9, could/should accomplish.

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Opinion: Commentary: The Braddock District in 2019

Making the District and County a better place to live for the years ahead.

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Opinion: Commentary: A Look at Year Ahead for Springfield District: Changes Under Design

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More Than 400 Enjoy Taste of Braddock

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Opinion: Column: You're In My Thoughts

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Business Women’s Giving Circle Supports STEM

Four organizations receive $52,000.

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Thinking Outside the Box

Ideas for original and attainable goals for New Year’s resolutions.

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Children’s & Teens’ Burke Connection 2018

Welcome

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