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Web-Savvy Parents Take On Boards

A new generation of activists use e-mail blitzes, social networking sites and online petitions to go head-to-head with school superintendents.


Chairman Hopefuls Have Lots Of History

In some ways Bulova took her first political steps thanks to Jack Herrity. But now, a different Herrity stands in her way.


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LOUDOUN COUNTY:  Kirby Bowers, Praised for Managing Government Finances, Is Retiring (Post, January 30, 2009; Page B04)

LOUDOUN HEALTH CARE:  Inova Not Giving Up Fight Against Plan for Competing Hospital (Post, January 30, 2009; Page B06)

Remaining Ice, Slush Prompts School Delays:  Major Roadways Appear Clear (Post, January 29, 2009; 9:58 AM)

From a Flash In the Night To a Final Day in Court:  Fire Marshals Follow Often-Difficult Trail In Arson Investigations (Post, January 29, 2009; Page VA01)

Panel Rejects Bill To Hike Cigarettes Tax :  Kaine Sought to Double Levy to 60 Cents a Pack (Post, January 29, 2009; Page B02)

FALLS CHURCH:  Suspect Tracked by GPS Convicted of Sex Offense (Post, January 29, 2009; Page B02)

Winter Storm Lands Glancing, Glazing Blow:  Ice Blamed for Falls, Traffic Accidents (Post, January 29, 2009; Page B01)

The Deepest Cuts State Budgets in Crisis:  In Merrifield, Shortfalls Leave Drivers to Contemplate the Road Project Not Taken (Post, January 29, 2009; Page B03)

Court Report Fairfax High School Basketball:  South Lakes Looks To Continue Success (Post, January 29, 2009; Page VA11)

Region's Jobless Claims Up 136% From Year Ago:  Home Construction Slowdown, Less Seasonal Hiring Are Cited (Post, January 29, 2009; Page VA04)

13 Years Later, Seeking Witnesses To a Deadly Vanishing Act:  This is part of an occasional series in the Alexandria Arlington Extra on unsolved homicides. Police in both jurisdictions have put information on these "cold cases" online in hopes that someone will come forward. Some cases are years old, but because there is no statute of limitations on homicide, police say they never give up. (Post, January 29, 2009; Page VA01)

Water Plan Came After Much Study By Utility (Post, January 29, 2009; Page LZ01)

Manassas Keeps Ban On Sheds in Side Yards:  City Now Faces Decision On Forcing Removals (Post, January 29, 2009; Page PW01)

Exhibit Shines A Light on Black Troops In Civil War (Post, January 29, 2009; Page PW03)

Wrestling:  For Potomac Falls, Loudoun Valley and Heritage, Mat Success (Post, January 29, 2009; Page LZ11)

As National Party Chairman, Kaine's Attention Is Close to Home (Post, January 29, 2009; Page LZ04)

New Cash, Not New Projects in Stimulus:  Road and Transit Funds Would Grow (Post, January 29, 2009; Page B01)

Ice, Sleet Coat Area Roads and Sidewalks (Post, January 28, 2009; 4:24 PM)

Virginia Government
Recount Over, Democrat Takes Seat in Va. House
(Post, January 27, 2009; Page B01)

RACE FOR GOVERNOR: Moran Vows to Oppose Coal-Fired Power Plant
(Post, January 23, 2009; Page B05)

Governor's Mansion Reception Canceled: Kaine Acts After Learning Event Was Advertised as Democratic Fundraiser
(Post, January 22, 2009; Page B04)

ALEXANDRIA: Judge Denies Request to Speed Recount in Delegate Election
(Post, January 22, 2009; Page B05)

Fairfax Chairman Race May Be Tight: Low Turnout May Insert Wild Card
(Post, January 21, 2009; Page B01)
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Schools News
Herrity Prompts Look at More School Funds: Prioritize Repairs Over Other Projects, Supervisor Proposes
(Post, January 27, 2009; Page B02)

Fairfax Plan Would Delay High School Start at No Cost
(Post, January 6, 2009; Page B01)

Concern Over Fate of 4 Schools: Budget Plans Might Include Closings in Western Loudoun
(Post, January 4, 2009; Page LZ01)

Downturn Puts Strain On School Boundaries: Redistricting Has Fewer Alternatives
(Post, December 30, 2008; Page B01)

Decision to Build School Ends 2-Year Fight: Parents Express Relief, but Some Officials Remain Uneasy
(Post, December 21, 2008; Page LZ01)
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Crime News
Va. Bollywood Producer Gets 7 Years in Lending Scams
(Post, January 30, 2009; 2:00 PM)

ALEXANDRIA: Standoff Ends With Suspect Fatally Shot
(Post, January 30, 2009; Page B05)

FALLS CHURCH: Suspect Tracked by GPS Convicted of Sex Offense
(Post, January 29, 2009; Page B02)

From a Flash In the Night To a Final Day in Court: Fire Marshals Follow Often-Difficult Trail In Arson Investigations
(Post, January 29, 2009; Page VA01)

FAIRFAX COUNTY: DNA Match Solves '79 Killing, But Suspect Is Dead, Police Say
(Post, January 28, 2009; Page B04)
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Tysons Corner Development
Networkers Are on a Roll
(Post, January 26, 2009; Page D01)

Getting an 'Overqualified' Response
(Post, December 21, 2008; Page K01)

Tunnel Devotees Protest With Signs, Shovels: More Than a Dozen Plead Their Case In the Rain on Route 7
(Post, December 20, 2008; Page B05)

Inner Harbor Marketplace In Baltimore Up for Sale: General Growth Is Trying to Raise Funds to Avert Bankruptcy
(Post, December 20, 2008; Page D02)

New Rules Now, Says Task Force On Tysons: Developers Are Eager To Incorporate Metro
(Post, December 8, 2008; Page B01)
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