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Virginia News Headlines: Monday Morning

Blue Virginia

Here are a few Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Monday, April 23. *Mitt Romney's secrets *Jon Huntsman Trashes GOP, Expresses Campaign Regrets ("Former Republican presidential candidate compares his party to Communist China. Says R... »

Police: DNA hit leads to suspect in Alexandria burglary

Washingtonpost.com Crime Scene

An Alexandria man has been been charged in connection with the burglary of an 82-year-old woman’s home after tests matched his DNA with that found at the scene, Fairfax County police said. Bernell Gripper, 45, of the 8100 block of Pine Lake Court, was ... »

Apparent murder suicide under investigation

Annandale VA

Mason District police are investigating an apparent homicide/suicide that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 27. The victims were identified as John Jackson, age 40, a former sergeant in the Fairfax County police force and, his 13-ye... »

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VRS Changes Part III: Why I Voted No

The Dixie Pig

On Sunday and Monday, I wrote about the changes that the General Assembly passed regarding the Virginia Retirement System.  You can read those articles here:The Dixie Pig, VRS Changes Part I: How Did We Get Here?The Dixie Pig, VRS Changes Part II: Expl... »

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Interview on The Inside Scoop - CTB, Retirement & Protective Orders

The Dixie Pig

Last Sunday, I appeared on the Fairfax County Public Access Channel's The Inside Scoop Program with Bettina Lawton.  We were able to only talk for thirty minutes, but we discussed some my Commonwealth Transportation Board legislation, protective order ... »

Woman sexually assaulted in the Burke area

Washingtonpost.com Crime Scene

A 24-year-old woman was dragged into the woods and sexually assaulted Wednesday night in the Burke area, Fairfax County police said. Police said the woman was walking in in the 9700 block of Commonwealth Boulevard about 10 p.m. when a man grabbed her f... »

2012 Session Legislative Wrap Up (Minus a Budget)

The Dixie Pig

You would never think that two seats in the State Senate would mean so much, but we had an incredibly contentious session with some unprecedented national attention.  Here are some of the highlights of the 2,000 votes I took this session.  Here is a ke... »

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Volunteers to Participate in National Rebuilding Day

Fairfax Station Patch

As part of National Rebuilding Day, the local chapter of Rebuilding Together will be working on 45 local homes for seniors, persons with disabilities and families in need this Saturday. Rebuilding Together Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church (RTAFF) provide... »

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