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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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Fundraising for Disaster Relief, Helping in Irma Aftermath

Local firefighters raise $131,278.65 in disaster relief, then rush to hurricane path of destruction on search and rescue mission.

Fundraising for Disaster Relief, Helping in Irma Aftermath

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Veterans Care Facility to Open in 2019

Puller Veterans Care Center in Vint Hill, Va., will serve war veterans in Northern Virginia

Veterans Care Facility to Open in 2019

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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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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.

‘Confidence through Accomplishment’

Girls on the Run is in local elementary schools.

Girls on the Run is in local elementary schools.

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 Burke

Cardinal Estates holds pizza and movie night.

National Night Out in Burke

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West Springfield High Renovations Nearly One-Third Complete

West Springfield High Renovations Nearly One-Third Complete

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Honoring Suffragists in Lorton

Workhouse Prison Museum holds bell-ringing ceremony, shows video in honor of 16 suffragists who were imprisoned there.

Workhouse Prison Museum

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Fairfax High: ‘Remember to Dream of Something Better’

Fairfax High Class of 2017 graduates.

Fairfax High Graduation

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Onto the Next Chapter

Lake Braddock’s Class of 2017 turns their tassels.

Lake Braddock Graduation

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WheelHouse Yoga Expands in Clifton

Studio opens a new space named ‘Treehouse.’

Yoga in Clifton