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Correction
In "Friday Affair" [The Gazette, July 4], the name in the photograph of the vendor with children’s clothing was incorrect. It should have been Lauren Lyles.

Governor McAuliffe Signs into Law Legislation for Military
Governor Terry McAuliffe and Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, Admiral John Harvey held a special ceremony to sign into law several pieces of legislation affecting the military community. Over ten pieces of legislation were signed into law during a ceremony held in Norfolk, Va. right outside of the USS Wisconsin. These pieces of legislation were passed during the 2014 General Assembly and took effect July 1.
School Notes
School Notes

Rail Is Better than Bus
I sit on the AT2X bus taking me home from work. It pulls out of Mark Center and onto the Seminary Road bridge over 395. I can see below four lanes of cars, packed and barely moving. It’s like this every day. North-bound lanes are busy too.

Tom Ammazzalorso is the Challenger for Mayor
'Not afraid to go against the grain’
Tom Ammazzalorso has lived in the City of Fairfax for almost 20 years and was the past chairman of the City’s Republican Committee.
Opinion: Column: Safeguarding My Future
Whether or not I'm certain about my attitude toward being a dual cancer threat (non small cell lung and papillary thyroid, cancer), only my subconscious knows for sure.
Wootton High School Theater To Present ‘Ragtime’
With a cast of 65 members, Wootton High School will perform “Ragtime,” the Tony-award winning musical.

Federal Prosecutors Uncover Schoolyard Prostitution Ring in Suburban Fairfax County
U.S. Attorney: Underground Gangster Crips led prostitution ring that spanned Northern Virginia.
The high school girls were threatened with violence if they attempted to leave. They were sexually exploited by customers of the sex trafficking operation as well as the men who ran the prostitution ring.

Virginia Laws Help Local Governments Conceal 911 Calls from Public
Police agencies refuse to release audio from 911 calls, prompting questions about transparency.
When city officials in Alexandria released the audio of a 911 call in a high-profile murder case, many people interpreted the move as a step forward for transparency in a commonwealth known for opaque government.
Court Hearing Set for Koger
Forensic accountant has difficulty obtaining financial records from bank, accused management company.
Court Hearing Set for Koger
Court Hearing Set for Koger
Forensic accountant has difficulty obtaining financial records from bank, accused management company.
Court Hearing Set for Koger
Court Hearing Set for Koger
Forensic accountant has difficulty obtaining financial records from bank, accused management company.
Court Hearing Set for Koger
Court Hearing Set for Koger
Forensic accountant has difficulty obtaining financial records from bank, accused management company.
Court Hearing Set for Koger

MCPAW Supports Homeless Animals
Fundraising partner for the animal shelter contributes programs to the homeless animal community.
A Shrinking Market
Affordable housing in Northern Virginia gets harder and harder to find.
A Shrinking Market
Morrissey/Mitchell Poll Angers Muslims
Democratic challengers attack GOP opponents for Muslim donors.
Morrissey/Mitchell Poll Angers Muslims
Morrissey/Mitchell Poll Angers Muslims
Democratic challengers attack GOP opponents for Muslim donors.
Morrissey/Mitchell Poll Angers Muslims

‘They’re Not Bad Kids; They’re Just Teenagers’
Westfield SRO talks about keeping students safe.
Authorities say children are safe in Fairfax County schools, but it requires continual vigilance to keep them that way. So the Sully District Police Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee recently hosted a community meeting on the topic.