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Automated Justice?

Lawmakers to consider automatic expungements for misdemeanors.

Virginia is one of 10 states that offers almost no way for people convicted of misdemeanors to expunge their records, creating roadblocks for people trying to get a job or rent an apartment. Even when a jury finds defendants in Virginia not guilty or when prosecutors dropped charges, allegations remain on records as a stain that can cause problems for years to come. That’s why lawmakers are about to consider a proposal from the Virginia Crime Commission on automatic expungement, which is expected to be released early next week.

Opinion: Column: The Doggone Truth

I don't remember much substance from my freshman-level psychology 100 class at the University of Maryland in 1972 except that the lecture hall sat approximately 600 students, tests were graded on a bell curve (with which I was totally unfamiliar), the professor always wore black leather pants, and he brought his dog to every lecture.

Outrage Over Comments by Trustee on Fairfax County Library Board

Local organizations, unions and faith-based groups call for his removal.

In the aftermath of public concern following comments made by appointed Trustee Phillip Rosenthal (Springfield District) during the July 29 public meeting of the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees, NOVA Equity Agenda Coalition sent a letter on Aug. 20 to Jeffrey McKay, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and Fran Millhouser, Chair of the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees.

For Seniors, Love Is Not Cancelled

This region is a prime location for meeting and dating other single seniors.

A 67-year-old widower, who lives in Old Town, met a woman who is divorced and 65 on eHarmony.

A Migration Miracle Is Underway

Small efforts can help monarch butterflies.

Bright orange and black butterflies are zigging and zagging through Northern Virginia in September and October headed south, the migration of monarch butterflies.

Free Help for Grocery Shopping and Pharmacy Pickup; Fairfax Area Neighbor to Neighbor and Village Programs

The Fairfax County Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) Shopping Program just served its 100th resident!

KindWorks Instrumental in Bringing Music to Children in Need in Potomac

They sat in a parking lot in Glen Echo making music with donated instruments while waiting for more to come in.

Churchill Students Win Congressional Art Awards

Two Churchill High School students were selected winners in Maryland’s 6th District Congressional Art Competition.

Montgomery County Council Vice President Hucker Calls for Auto Insurance Refunds

Last week, Council Vice President Tom Hucker, who chairs the Council’s Transportation and Environment Committee, sent a letter to the Maryland Insurance Administration urging it to direct auto insurance companies to give premium refunds to consumers.

The Need for Food Knows No Boundaries in Herndon

Neither does the need for a Herndon Labor Support Center

Alex Rodriguez is Organizing Chair of the Herndon Labor Support Center.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Democratic Endorsement Unwelcomed

In response to your article, “Fairfax County Democratic Committee Calls Virtual Unassembled Caucus” (8/4/20), the Democratic Party endorsement of Herndon Town Council candidates is unwelcomed by many town residents who wish to keep our elections as non-partisan as possible.

Area High Schoolers Launch ‘Rockfish Gap’

Original podcast series produced for current social distancing days

Even during these stressful times of COVID-19, the theater adage “the show must go on” remains true.

Zamarod Needs a Spark in Great Falls

Afghan restaurant is struggling in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and needs its customers’ support.

Second in a series on Great Falls restaurants in a pandemic time.

Great Falls Little League Gears Up For Gameplay

The baseball and softball league is set to proceed with practices and games later this month.

When Julie Ryan broke the news to her children, they were devastated.

‘God Will Be Present However We Gather’ in Great Falls

Religious organizations find community, despite distancing.

To Pastor Hank Langknecht of Christ the King Lutheran Church, the pandemic has meant more than just working from home.

Demand for Food Assistance Doubled, Financial Assistance Skyrocketing in McLean

Leaders of the Share of McLean say that widespread unemployment is driving demand for their services to unprecedented levels.

Share of McLean is seeing twice its usual demand for food assistance, and several times its usual demand for emergency financial assistance, as the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to exact a heavy toll on the country’s most vulnerable populations.

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