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Talking to Children about Coronavirus

Sharing developmentally appropriate information can ease fears.

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Spring Has Sprung in Arlington

Garden plots grow vegetables and trust.

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Scam Alert in Arlington

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Local Designers Donate Talent for a Cause (Event Rescheduled)

A home in McLean gets a makeover to benefit cancer support community.

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Generational Divide

Senior conservative Democratic senators from Fairfax undermine labor agenda.

When Democrats won both chambers of the General Assembly in November, hopes were high that the new majorities in the House and Senate would move forward with a progressive agenda that had been rejected when Republicans were in power. Labor groups were particularly excited about the prospect of passing a $15 minimum wage, collective bargaining for public employees and a requirement that all employers offer five paid sick days. But the General Assembly session ended this week without fully accomplishing these goals.

Virginia Lawmakers Reflect on Historic General Assembly Session

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Coronavirus Could Hit Families’ Finances

Millions of workers lack the sick leave that coronavirus could demand.

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Opinion: Commentary: 2020 Virginia General Assembly: 39 Surovell Bills Passed

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