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Arlington Student Addresses School Board on TJ Middle School Needs
An Arlington County School Board meeting featured public comment from a student focused on TJ Middle School. The student described current conditions as failing...
It’s time for Virginia lawmakers to expand protections for domestic violence victims
I am a Virginia attorney, and have lived here most of my life. I know the legal system here and understand the burden of...
Sterling Community Addresses Data Center Noise Concerns
Residents of Sterling Virginia are addressing concerns related to noise pollution originating from nearby data centers. The high pitched hum has been identified as...
Loudoun County Allocates $29 Million to Housing Fund Amid Budget Approval
Loudoun County officials have announced a massive financial commitment to address regional affordability with a newly proposed budget allocating twenty-nine million dollars to the...
Fairfax City Council Reviews Development Proposal for Housing Stock Increase
Council Member Stacy Hall spoke during a Fairfax City meeting held on July 28, 2026. The focus was a proposed development that would add...
Fiscal Planning and the FY2027 Budget: Impacts on Manassas Parks and Recreation
The City of Manassas has officially adopted a massive $597.8 million budget for the fiscal year 2027, raising questions about how potential fiscal planning...
Fairfax County Implements Strategic Budget Reductions and Position Eliminations to Control Spending
Fairfax County officials are implementing targeted budget reductions for the upcoming fiscal year to curb municipal spending and balance the local budget. The county...
FCPS School Board Member Proposes Calendar Changes
School Board member Mateo Dunne has raised concerns about the current color-coded system in the FCPS school calendar. The system uses various colors to...
Arlington School Board Member Zuraya Tapia-Hadley Addresses Budget and Student Support Needs
Arlington County School Board member Zuraya Tapia-Hadley addressed the body regarding the proposed new budget for the district. She raised specific concerns about whether...
Arlington Public Schools Data Shows Improvements in Key Areas
Arlington Public Schools presented updated statistics during the recent School Board meeting that outlined advancements in several student-focused areas. The information covered improvements in...
Supervisor Matt Letourneau Addresses Building Heights in Loudoun Zoning Discussion
During a session of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Matt Letourneau spoke on the topic of building height regulations. He expressed the view...
Fairfax County School Board Approves Salaries and Appointments for 2026-2027
The Fairfax County School Board convened to establish salaries and organizational appointments for the 2026-2027 period. Members reviewed proposals presented by Vice Chair Kyle...
Virginia Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Discusses Working Relationships in Congress
Representative Suhas Subramanyam, a Democrat representing Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, has noted his capacity to work effectively with progressive members of his party. These...
Virginia moves toward regulating self-driving vehicles amid safety and liability concerns
Virginia is closer to regulating self-driving vehicles, which have steadily increased nationwide despite continued concerns over safety.
Despite crashes that have led to restrictions in...
Loudoun County Neighbors Seek Tighter Rules on Data Center Noise
Data center operations in Loudoun County have generated reports of noise pollution that affect the daily routines of residents in Sterling and surrounding areas....
Spotsylvania County School Board Votes Against Expanded Drug Testing Policies
The Spotsylvania County School Board approved two separate measures by identical 4-3 votes during its recent session.
One measure would have required drug testing for...
Fairfax City Council Reviews Large-Scale Housing Development
Council Session Addresses Development Scale
Fairfax City Council held a meeting on July 28, 2026, focused on housing matters. Council Member Stacy Hall shared observations...
Fairfax County School Board Member Karl Frisch Receives Traffic Citation
Karl Frisch serves as the Providence District representative on the Fairfax County Public Schools Board. He was pulled over last month and issued a...
Developer Requests Zoning Modifications for Tysons Data Center Project
A data center developer has applied for exceptions to several Fairfax County zoning requirements as part of a project in the Tysons area. Serverfarm...
Virginia Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Addresses Inquiries on Organizational Ties and India Policy Views
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam participated in an exchange that included questions about his connections to certain organizations. The inquiries referenced the HSS and its described...
Fairfax City Council Reviews Revised Development Plans for University Drive Site
Fairfax City Council convened a work session to discuss a redevelopment request involving properties at 10300 Willard Way and 3922 Blenheim Boulevard. The focus...
Fairfax County Adopts $5.9 Billion Budget Highlighting Tax Rate Cut and Rising Homeowner Bills
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has officially adopted a $5.9 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, balancing a slight reduction in the...
Loudoun County, other Virginia localities consider hitting the brakes on data center development
Loudoun County, ground zero of Data Center Alley and home to over 250 of the power-hungry digital warehouse facilities, is considering a pause on...
Loudoun County Approves $5.4 Billion Budget Featuring $105 Million Increase for Public Schools
Loudoun County officials have officially adopted a comprehensive financial plan that includes a massive funding boost for local education. The newly approved budget allocates...
Fairfax County FY2027 Budget Introduces Police Oversight Consolidation and Expanded Land Use System Funding
The Fairfax County government is preparing to implement notable administrative reorganizations within its upcoming fiscal year 2027 budget. Local officials have outlined specific financial...
Anti-Slapp law plays role in backing Va. teacher and parent targeted by false online...
A Northern Virginia court in June rejected social media efforts to damage the reputation of a teacher and parent, awarding them more than $1...
SCC orders Dominion to develop tariff to assign more transmission costs to data centers
More of the cost to build the high-voltage transmission lines that serve as power highways across the state could soon be covered by data...
Fairfax County Restructures Park Authority Budget with New Consolidated Fund
Fairfax County is implementing a major structural change to its fiscal framework by removing the Park Authority from the standard General Fund. The upcoming...
Loudoun County Approves FY2027 Budget Featuring $28.5 Million in Employee Compensation Increases
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has advanced a comprehensive $5.4 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 that includes significant investments in the local...
Loudoun County Approves $4.5 Million in Nonprofit Grants for FY2027
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors recently approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which includes a significant expansion of financial support for local nonprofit...
Fairfax County Projects $148.44 Million Funding Increase for Public Schools Amid Looming Budget Shortfall
The financial landscape of Fairfax County, Virginia, is facing significant adjustments as local leaders direct a massive increase in department spending toward public education....
Loudoun County Allocates $29 Million to Housing Fund for Affordable Initiatives
Loudoun County has officially allocated $29 million to its Housing Fund in a sweeping effort to support affordable and attainable housing initiatives across the...
Loudoun Supervisor Caleb Kershner Raises Concerns Over Food Truck Inspection Policy
Loudoun County Supervisor Caleb Kershner has expressed opposition to a local regulation that requires food trucks to change locations in order to complete required...
Parent Raises Concerns Over Chromebook Use at Fairfax County School Board Meeting
A parent spoke during the Fairfax County School Board meeting regarding the impact of school-provided Chromebooks on student learning. The comments focused on how...
Fairfax School Renovation Delayed by Decades-Old Deed Issue
An administrative error made 38 years ago has caused a school renovation in Fairfax County to stall. The problem arose from a land deed...
Taxpayers on the Hook: The $115 Million James Madison University Expansion Driving Up State...
Virginia taxpayers are facing another massive bill as lawmakers consider a staggering $115.3 million allocation to expand a single building at James Madison University....
Loudoun Supervisor Caleb Kershner Raises Concerns Over Zoning Fee for Property Access
Loudoun County Supervisor Caleb Kershner recently addressed an issue involving a homeowner charged $100,000 to cross 200 feet of mud in order to access...
Judge rejects bid from Virginia to block Medicaid work rules
States will have to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to implement new Medicaid work requirements, after a federal judge denied 25 Democratic-led states’ request...
Virginia Study Documents Rising Chloride Levels and Potential for Saltwater Intrusion in Coastal Plain...
A 2026 report from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality finds that chloride concentrations are increasing locally in parts of Eastern Virginia and on...
Fairfax School Board Discusses Centerville High Renovation Timeline
During a Fairfax County School Board meeting Melanie Meren sought clarification on the status of the Centerville High School renovation project. She referenced a...
Loudoun County Explores Origins of Mountainside Overlay District
Loudoun County’s unique landscape doesn’t just happen by accident. Supervisor Caleb Kershner recently dug into the history of the Mountainside Overlay District, uncovering exactly...
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...