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Lawmaker Work Group to Examine Virginia Predatory Lending

Panel to investigate internet loans, car-title loans and open-end lines of credit.

The growing chorus of criticism about predatory lending in Virginia may not have prompted lawmakers to start passing laws to crack down on the industry. But it has accomplished one thing, formation of a work group.

In Session: Virginia Assembly Briefs

Robert Johnson of Woodbridge understands the mental health crisis from a personal perspective.

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A Record Year for Alzheimer’s Association

Alzheimer’s Association of the National Capital Region honors its supporters.

Megan Newman told her story at the Alzheimer’s Association “Wall of Hope” reception at Tysons Corner on Feb. 9. She was only 18, a senior in high school, when her mother started to ask the same question more than once.

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TD Bank Great Falls Branch Now Open

A grand opening celebration was held for the new TD Bank branch in the Great Falls Village Centre on Saturday, Feb. 18.

Week in Vienna

Women’s History, Personal Take

The Vienna Area Branch of The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host a free event on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 7-9 p.m., at the Patrick Henry Library Meeting Room, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna.

Week in McLean

‘Trevor’ Extends 1st Stage Production

1st Stage, Tysons Corner’s award-winning professional theater, announces the extension of their production of “Trevor” by Nick Jones, directed by 1st Stage Artistic Director, Alex Levy until March 5.

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Longstanding Thompson Farm Demolished

The 6.89-acre Thompson Farm at 964 Walker Road has been demolished.

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Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Presents Donation to Artemis House Shelter

Great Falls Friends & Neighbors (GFFN) has announced that their annual White House Ornament sales for the 2016 holiday season raised $6,600 for Artemis House, Fairfax County’s only 24-hour domestic violence shelter.

Wandering Dogs of Great Falls

Despite invisible and physical fences, Great Falls dogs seem to be very successful in their search for adventure beyond their yards.

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McLean Mansion Engulfed by Fire

A fire destroyed a mansion at 818 Turkey Run Road on Saturday, Feb. 18.

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Dance Instructor Arrested

Chase Clark Peklo, 19, of Sterling was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 16, for carnal knowledge of children between 13 and 15 years of age and five counts of possession, reproduction, distribution, solicitation and facilitation of child pornography, according to police.

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A Bundle of Love

Shadow is a 9-month-old Lab mix, rescued from Homeward Trails in May.

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Sisterhood of the Salaam Shalom Brings Communities Together

Local unity vigil draws a crowd from all over the Metro area.

America the Beautiful greeted all who entered the Sisterhood of the Salaam Shalom Unity Vigil on Feb. 16, 2017, at Temple Rodef Shalom in McLean.

Fairfax County NAACP Hosting Community Gathering

The NAACP of Fairfax County is hosting a community and Black History Month commemoration on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Springfield: Bodily Remains Discovered Near Industrial Park, Death Ruled Homicide

Fairfax County Police Major Crimes detectives were assisting another jurisdiction in looking for a missing teenage girl when they discovered human remains on Feb. 11 in the 7100 block of Wimsatt Road in Springfield.