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Commentary: Churches Get Ready for Company

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Hayfield 11th Grader Competes for $400,000

Last day to vote: Nov. 2.

Hayfield Student's Video

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Fairfax County Public Safety Headquarters Unites Departments

Police and Fire are out of the Massey Building.

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Great Pumpkin Seen in Springfield

Halloween weekend at Nalls Produce in the Springfield area.

Great Pumpkin at Nalls Produce

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Words Not Enough

Advocates demand local change on immigrant interactions.

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Creating Balance During the Holidays

Advanced planning is one of the keys to seasonal harmony.

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Following the Money from High-Interest Lenders to Virginia Lawmakers

Campaign cash helps undermine efforts to create consumer protections.

Recent years have seen increased scrutiny of high-interest lenders, businesses that offer a variety of loans at interest rates that often exceed 300 percent. Now campaign finance disclosures show the industry is spreading its influence across the political spectrum with about $800,000 in political contributions this election cycle according to data from the Virginia Public Access Project.

On the Ballot

A look at statewide candidates and where they get their money.

Voters across Virginia will be headed to the polls Tuesday Nov. 7. Here’s a look at what’s on the ballot.

Nonprofit Dental Clinic Fills a Need

Serving more than 2,500 low-income patients a year.

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Kevin Clay Shares Lessons Learned and Advice

Now starring in “The Book of Mormon” at The Kennedy Center.

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Supporting Anti-Slavery Effort

Virginia Tire & Auto donates portion of proceeds from oil changes.

International Justice Mission

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Washington West Film Fest in Reston

Actor Robert Duvall, Clive Davis arrive on the red carpet.

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Boo and Brews Festival at Lake Anne

Howl-o-ween Pet Costume Contest, Music, and Beer Gardens at all the Restaurants.