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Ditch Warfare

House Republicans push for tax cuts; Senate Democrats push back.

Taxes

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County Executive Presents FY 2023 Advertised Budget

Increase in assessed values for real estate and vehicles drive higher tax payments.

County budget

Crash Kills Pedestrian in Lorton

Fatality


County Animal Shelter Employees Care for Adoptable Pets

Shelter Employees

Currier Named New Director of Animal Sheltering in Fairfax

Currier brings long record on animal welfare.

Animal Shelter Director

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Beagles Find Heroes in General Assembly

Beagles


Pet Connection

pets

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Adopting a Senior Dog Could Be a Better Match, Really

One woman's passion and 'Tribute'.

Senior dogs

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Voice Lesson to Music History Classes at Your Fingertips.

New collaboration offers video-streaming service to seniors.

Voice Lessons


Column: Budgeting When Resources Are Available

Budget

Column: Working with an Eye Towards Compromise

Progress advances every time we change the law for the better.

Politics

Column: Helping Virginians Get Health Coverage

Health Insurance


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Local Photographers Bring Nature Close-up

Nature photographers

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Springfield’s Past Resident Part of Rock Music History

Legendary Dave Grohl got his start here, and is now author, filmmaker and Foo Fighter.

Dave Grohl's book

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Mount Vernon 35th Annual Town Meeting

District tradition returns in person and a virtual option.

Mount Vernon Town Meeting


Oops! They Did it Again

Lawmakers accidentally gave overtime protection to farmworkers and domestic workers, now they're taking it back.

They didn't mean it. Seriously. And now they're about to undo what they did last year. Lawmakers say the vote last year to create a cause of action for farmworkers and domestic workers to seek overtime pay was a mistake. Senators say they were misled, snookered by the blitzkrieg pace of the General Assembly. Now they're taking action to rectify the situation, stripping farmworkers and domestic workers of the ability to sue for overtime.

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Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Transitions From All Advanced Life Support System

Reintegration of the dual-tier EMS system, 12 stations impacted.

EMS transitions

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FCPS Initial ‘Test-To-Stay’ Pilot Results

Limited participation attributed to high vaccination rates.

Vaccination at Schools


Column: Progress Impeded

Progress impeded

Area ‘Lovebird’ Couples Enjoy Lasting Loves

Valentine’s Day Celebrated

Valentines in Fairfax Co