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WFCM Gets New Name; Aug. 3 Launch Set
Upscale thrift shop attracts customers, raises funds.
WFCM Gets New Name; Aug. 3 Launch Set
Sharing Medical Information
Regional group hopes to establish better system of communication between caregivers and patients.
Sharing Medical Information
Potomac Editorial: Holidays Are for Giving
Give thanks and share locally; tens of thousands of families around us are in need.
The holidays are about giving, and giving thanks.
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Feeding the Birds in Chantilly
Feeding the Birds in Chantilly
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Feeding the Birds in Chantilly
A Hug for Education
Terra Centre Elementary principal provides a leadership example to her students, colleagues.
A Hug for Education

Making the Holidays Bright for Needy Children
Our Neighbor’s Child collecting toys, clothing.
For many local families, the holiday season isn’t about Christmas carols and pretty decorations. It’s about worrying how they’ll keep their children warm in the coming winter and explain to them why Santa can’t bring them any presents this year. And that’s where the all-volunteer, nonprofit Our Neighbor’s Child comes in, working to make sure that no child in need in Centreville, Chantilly, Clifton, Fair Oaks and Fair Lakes goes without holiday gifts.
Four Seek Democratic Nod for Mount Vernon Supervisor: Candice Bennett
As a product of public schools and the daughter of educators, I understand and appreciate the importance of maintaining FCPS’ excellent reputation.
Proffer Change May Help Schools
Decision follows 35 people testifying at public hearing.
Proffer Change May Help Schools

Virginia Lawmakers Play Whack-A-Mole with Predatory Lenders
Senate panel takes action limiting one kind of high-interest loan, leaving loophole for another.
By this time next year, high-interest lenders may be prohibited from making consumer finance loans — at least ones they find profitable at 200 percent interest. So that loophole may be closed by the end of the General Assembly session. But it seems likely lawmakers will leave Richmond this year creating no restrictions on open-end lines of credit, raising concern among some that lawmakers are playing a game of whack-a-mole.

Foundation Supports Small Business Center
The Virginia Commerce Bank Foundation awarded $3,000 on Oct. 26 to the Alexandria Small Business Development Center as part of a 2012 Platinum sponsorship.
Potomac Brief: Schools Seek Ethics Panel Member
The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking to fill one vacancy on its five-member Ethics Panel. The vacancy is for a three-year term beginning on July 1.
2008 Senior Send-Off: A Cool Cavalier in The Boat
Injury derails senior season, but Abecia keeps looking forward.
2008 Senior Send-Off: A Cool Cavalier in The Boat