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Preserve Coordinator to Leave Programs Following Trail Access Changes
A coordinator who has led hiking and nature programs at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve for three and a half years will end her tenure...
Parent Raises Concerns Over HVAC System at Jamestown Elementary During School Board Meeting
A parent addressed the Arlington County School Board during a public comment period regarding conditions at Jamestown Elementary School. The remarks focused on the...
Purcellville Mayor Christopher Berto Cites Public Opposition in Valley Commerce Center Debate
Mayor Christopher Berto spoke during a meeting of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors regarding the Valley Commerce Center proposal. He referenced extensive resident...
Virginia Study Finds Hyperscale Data Centers Would Fail Groundwater Permit Criteria East of I-95
A 2026 report from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality concludes that a typical hyperscale data center requiring approximately three million gallons of groundwater...
Virginia Study Documents Groundwater Levels Below Sea Level and Reversed Flow Patterns in Coastal...
A 2026 report from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality finds that groundwater levels have dropped below sea level across large inland areas of...
Loudoun County Residents Raise Concerns Over Data Center Noise and Emissions
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has received numerous complaints from residents regarding noise and diesel generator fumes associated with data centers.
Current members of...
Virginia Study Projects Declining Groundwater Availability Within Five to Ten Years Under Current Trajectories
A 2026 report from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality finds that stabilized gains in groundwater levels across the Coastal Plain east of Interstate...
Virginia Coastal Plain Groundwater Study Finds Limited Capacity for New Withdrawals East of I-95
A detailed report from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, released in 2026 as Senate Document No. 6, concludes that the groundwater supply in...
Study Examines Radiation Exposure Levels in Children
A 2023 study examined differences in how cell tower radiation is absorbed by children versus adults. Theodora Scarato presented the results highlighting that children...
Virginia Coastal Plain Experiences Measurable Land Subsidence from Aquifer Compaction Linked to Long-Term Groundwater...
A 2026 report from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality finds that aquifer compaction caused by long-term groundwater withdrawals is producing measurable land subsidence...
Fairfax School Board Reviews Carryover Fund for Educational Materials
Fairfax County School Board member Ricardy Anderson provided an overview of the project carryover fund during a recent board meeting. She outlined details about...
Fairfax Public School Board Melanie Meren Discusses Student Screen Time Concerns
Fairfax County Public Schools board member Melanie Meren spoke at a recent hearing about the amount of screen time students encounter through digital learning...
Loudoun County Data Centers Linked to Widespread Power Issues
Loudoun County data centers have been associated with power flickering reported across approximately half the United States. A statement from experts describes the facilities...
Loudoun Supervisor Koran Saines Proposes Motion on Route 3A and Transmission Lines
Loudoun County Supervisor Koran Saines presented an emergency motion during a recent public session. The motion targets the blocking of Route 3A as part...
Virginia legislator Louise Lucas was allowed to use campaign funds for her defense. So...
State Sen. Louise Lucas, the powerful Portsmouth Democrat, used $300,000 in campaign funds to contribute to her legal defense fund and hire a law...
Candidate David Beckwith Discusses Tax Strategy for Younger Voters
Congressional candidate Dave Beckwith appeared in a discussion regarding economic strategies. The conversation highlighted a proposed flat tax rate of 5 percent. This element...
Loudoun County Public Schools Considers 20 Percent Health Insurance Premium Increase
Loudoun County Public Schools has advanced a proposal to raise health insurance premiums by 20 percent. This measure addresses mounting expenses and seeks to...
Fairfax County School Board Hears Public Input on AI Use in Education
Residents voiced concerns about artificial intelligence in Fairfax County Public Schools during a recent School Board meeting. Speakers focused on data privacy, student screen...
Linguistics Expert Addresses Fairfax County School Board on Classroom Screen Time Concerns
A public speaker with a doctorate in linguistics addressed the Fairfax County School Board during a meeting focused on educational practices in the county’s...
Loudoun School Board Lauren Shernoff Discusses Technology Use for Primary Students
Lauren Shernoff, serving on the Loudoun County School Board, has expressed concerns regarding the amount of screen time experienced by primary students in the...
Spotsylvania County Teachers Oppose Drug Testing at School Board Meeting
Teachers gathered in significant numbers at a Spotsylvania County School Board meeting to express opposition to plans for drug testing of educators and other...
Rural Road Maintenance Discussed at Loudoun Board of Supervisors Meeting
A public meeting addressed concerns regarding rural roads in Virginia. The discussion centered on Wilster Road, described as an older route that has seen...
Expert Testifies on EMF Standards and Data Center Concerns at Council Hearing
Theodora Scarato spoke before the Montgomery County Council at a recent public hearing. She characterized existing electromagnetic field safety standards as a fairy tale....
Virginia’s disability services gap persists despite progress, leaves young adults vulnerable
Medicaid waiver slots have increased in Virginia, expanding services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have lost school-based special education services.Â
Even so,...
Spanberger restores voting rights to more than 60,000 Felons
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has restored voting and other civil rights to more than 60,000 Felons since taking office in January, reversing the more restrictive...
Virginia senators request special session to act on ’deeply alarming’ groundwater report
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality released its 117-page legislative report on the state’s groundwater supply east of Interstate 95 this week, which revealed...
Governor Spanberger administration seeks public input on new energy plan
Every four years, Virginia law requires the governor’s administration to develop a new energy plan outlining the commonwealth’s energy needs and how the state...
Loudoun School Board Examines Mental Health Budget Proposal
Loudoun County School Board member Amy Riccardi raised questions about a proposed $400,000 increase in funding for mental health services during a board meeting....
Mother Testifies on Nitrous Oxide Dangers Before Virginia State Senate
A mother provided testimony during a Virginia State Senate session focusing on the health concerns associated with nitrous oxide products sold at local vape...
As Virginia officials weigh data center pushback, report details industry’s public service funding
As a single mother balancing work against earning a nursing degree, Yvettrise Hoskie thought homeownership was out of her reach. Now, she’s settling into...
Loudoun County School Board Hears Presentation on Special Education Privacy and Safety Balance
A special education educator spoke at a Loudoun County School Board work session about challenges in managing student safety alongside privacy regulations. The presentation...
Loudoun County FY2027 Budget Funds 13 New Fire and Rescue Positions for Philomont Station
The proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget for Loudoun County includes a significant investment in local emergency services, specifically targeting the rural western portions of...
Loudoun County Adopts $5.4 Billion Budget with Major Funding Increase for Public Schools
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors recently approved a comprehensive fiscal year 2027 budget totaling over five billion dollars. This expansive financial plan features...
Fairfax County School Board Reviews Extensive School Calendar Survey Results
Fairfax County School Board member Ricardy Anderson delivered remarks on the outcomes of a school calendar survey that received more than 47,000 responses. The...
Pediatrician and Teacher Raise Concerns Over Screen Time in Fairfax County Schools
A public comment session at the Fairfax County School Board meeting featured a pediatrician who also works as a teacher and behavior analyst. The...
Franklin City School Board Debates Budget Approval to Avert Potential Spending Restrictions
A Franklin City School Board meeting addressed the requirement to approve the education budget during the session to prevent a spending freeze. The proceedings...
Loudoun County FY2027 Budget Allocates $28.5 Million for Employee Compensation Increases
Loudoun County officials have officially unveiled the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, which heavily prioritizes long-term workforce retention and recruitment through substantial compensation enhancements....
Loudoun County Board Allocates $194.3 Million Surplus to Reserves and Capital Projects
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors recently finalized the allocation of a substantial $194.3 million unassigned general fund balance originating from the fiscal year...
Manassas Council Member Tom Osina Enters Mayor’s Race
Manassas City Council member Tom Osina has formally announced his candidacy for mayor in the 2027 municipal election. Osina, who has held his council...
Northern Virginia Lawmakers Suhas Subramanyam, James Walkinshaw Receive Tech Contributions Amid Data Center Debates
Northern Virginia has emerged as the world’s largest data center market, with facilities expanding significantly in counties such as Loudoun. Local residents have expressed...
Expert Testimony Examines Electromagnetic Field Levels Near Data Centers
Theodora Scarato provided testimony at a Montgomery County Council public hearing focused on a proposed moratorium for data center projects. She outlined conclusions regarding...
Fairfax County School Board Reviews Transportation Plan for Skyview High
Fairfax County School Board member Mateo Dunne addressed a proposed transportation plan during a recent meeting focused on the new Skyview High School. The...
Virginia House Candidate Sheila Bynum-Coleman Sentenced in PPP Loan Fraud Case
A former candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates was sentenced to two years in prison for her role in obtaining and misusing more...
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Addresses Questions on Alleged Organizational Ties
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam participated in an interview where he faced questions about alleged ties to organizations connected to the RSS network in the United...
Examining the Complexities of Education Salary Budgeting
Budgeting processes for school salaries present multiple layers of detail that require close examination. A study is currently in progress to address these matters....
Amazon Confirmed as Tenant for Starwood Data Centers in Herndon, Virginia
Amazon has been identified as the end customer for new data center facilities under development by Starwood Capital in Herndon, Virginia. The project is...
Pro-data center industry group behind ad campaign in Virginia
Just days before the Oregon Legislature in March passed a one-year pause on a popular tax incentive program for data centers, a group called...
Brown water, dust and loud noises: Louisa homeowner sues Amazon over data center construction
From the driveway of his Louisa home and business, Austin Newsome sees dozens of dump trucks barrel down Route 33 most days, hauling dirt...
Virginia launches new unit targeting illegal vapes and intoxicants
Virginia is creating an enforcement unit to oversee the rapidly expanding market for vaping products, hemp-derived intoxicants, THC and kratom, consolidating several regulatory responsibilities...
Shoosmith Landfill Enters Closure Phase Amid Bankruptcy and Regulatory Adjustments
The Shoosmith landfill, situated at 11520 Iron Bridge Road in Chester, Virginia, within the Dale District of Chesterfield County, has ceased accepting waste and...