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2 Northern Virginia men convicted of running prostitution ring
Luis Bonilla-Hernandez, 32, of Sterling, and Eliazar Duran Mota, 23, of Herndon, pleaded guilty in connection to the prostitution of five adult victims.
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New charges for Va. man accused of recording more than 60 women in mall dressing rooms
The man has been charged with three additional counts, after a few victims contacted authorities. And investigators are again asking anyone who thinks they might have been a victim to contact them. Find out where they think the man was operating.
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Chinchillas, hedgehogs and hermit crabs now legal pets in Fairfax County
After a yearslong debate in Fairfax County, chinchillas, hedgehogs and hermit crabs are now legalized as pets.
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Fairfax Co. considers shutdown help, may need to find millions
With thousands of residents working without pay or furloughed for more than a month, Fairfax County, is considering additional steps to help those struggling to make ends meet.
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New details after Reston man allegedly shot at Loudoun Co. deputies
Hyeong J. Suh, 29, is charged with attempted capital murder and breaking and entering — both felonies. The maximum sentence for attempted capital murder is life in prison.
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Alion Science and Technology signs on to newest high-rise in Tysons
The engineering firm will relocate from its current headquarters at 1750 Tysons Blvd. to the 20-story Boro Tower. The building is part of The Boro development, a multiphase project next to the Greensboro Metro stop. Other big-name tenants are moving in as well.
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Robots are now delivering food on GMU campus
Food services company Sodexo has partnered with Starship Technologies to deploy a fleet of 25 robots, the largest robot food delivery service on a university campus in the country. Watch video of the fleet in action.
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Fairfax Co. man charged with attempted capital murder after shooting at Loudoun Co. deputies
A Reston, Virginia, man is facing several charges, including attempted capital murder, after the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said he shot at two responding deputies last week.
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Remake of Washington’s harpsichord returns familiar sound
A recent environmental assessment of the first president’s Virginia home confirmed the 18th century mansion could not maintain museum-quality standards, so a few vulnerable pieces were moved out, including the Longman & Broderip harpsichord Washington ordered from London.
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Furloughed workers could get help with Fairfax County property tax bills
Communities across the region are providing resources to federal workers embroiled in the government shutdown, and Fairfax County is considering a way to alleviate some of their financial burden.
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Driver sought in Fairfax Co. hit-and-run that killed 93-year-old
Fairfax County police said Friday night a pedestrian was struck on U.S. Route 50 at Summerfield Road near Jefferson Village Park.
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Fairfax Co. residents buy groceries for those in need, including hungry feds
Shoppers at several Northern Virginia grocery stores reached into their hearts and dug into their pockets to help buy groceries Saturday for those in need, including federal workers who have missed a paycheck.
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Virginia committee kills stronger seat-belt law
Since 2014, Virginia has seen a 20 percent increase in traffic-related fatalities and a 20 percent increase in fatalities related to unrestrained passengers and drivers, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2017, the latest year for which data are available, 308 unrestrained drivers and passengers died in crashes.
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18-year-old from Fairfax arrested on child porn charges
Ergi Masati, who graduated from Fairfax High School in 2017, was arrested for five counts of possession of child pornography on Oct. 23, 2018.
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Local donations soar thanks to Netflix star Marie Kondo’s ‘Tidying Up’ tips
Marie Kondo’s decluttering books are enjoying a boost in popularity aided by her Netflix show. In Fairfax County, libraries can’t keep them on the shelves. Plus, people are using Kondo’s tidying method to donate books that no longer bring them joy.
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