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Touring Mount Vernon's Cultural Corridor

NVRC and Storck give tour of Woodlawn Estate, Arcadia Farm, and Pope-Leighey House.

NVRC and Storck give tour of Woodlawn Estate, Arcadia Farm, and Pope-Leighey House.

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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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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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Woodlawn Stables Relocation Update

Some horses find home at the stables along Gunston Road, in the Mason Neck area of Lorton.

Some horses find home at the stables along Gunston Road, in the Mason Neck area of Lorton.

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Back-to-School Community Day held at Gum Springs.

Gum Springs community day

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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.

Focusing on Business Climate

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Focusing on Business Climate

If You Are Not Outraged You Are Not Paying Attention

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Outraged by protest

One Injured After Shooting

One Injured After Shooting

Violence in Charlottesville reignites questions about Alexandria’s Confederate icons.

Questions about Alexandria’s Confederate icons.

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Spending Congressional Recess on the Road

Rep. Don Beyer stops by Gum Springs

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Back to School Community Day Aug. 23

Haircuts, backpacks at Gum Springs Community Center.

Community Day Gum Springs

Low-Turnout High-Stakes Special Election for School Board

Countywide at-large seat to be determined by Aug. 29 special election; early voting is underway.

Special Election for School Board

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National Night Out in Mount Vernon

Bringing police and residents together.

National Night Out in Mount Vernon

County Purchases Quander Property

For stream restoration and green space.

Stream restoration on Quander property