House and Senate Budget Proposals Differ by Over $1 Billion on Fairfax County Allocations...
Fairfax County, Virginia's most populous locality with more than 1.1 million residents, faces significant budgetary implications from these discrepancies. The House proposal, which has...
Virginia Democrats File Typo-Riddled Motion Seeking U.S. Supreme Court Review After State Court Strikes...
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Democrats have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a high-stakes redistricting dispute after the Virginia Supreme Court nullified...
Public health officials warn of rise in measles, as Virginia. hantavirus patient under monitor
A digitally colorized, thin-section transmission electron microscopic image of a single measles virus particle, or virion. (Photo courtesy Centers for Disease Control and Invention...
Virginia House Debates Leadership Structure for New Distributed Energy Resources Task Force
Helmer's comments focused on Recommendation 3 within the bill, arguing that board-chosen leadership aligns with standard practices for such advisory groups. The exchange highlighted...
Debate Heats Up in Fairfax County Over Recommending Smartphone Delay for Children Until 8th...
Proponents argue that early smartphone introduction fosters addiction, comparable to other compulsive behaviors, impairing impulse control and daily functioning. Behavioral challenges manifest as increased...
A Not So Star Spangled Banner
In a Nation deeply divided and searching for common ground, one would think a unifying theme would be the founding of our Great Nation,...
Virginia Marijuana retail plan in limbo after lawmakers reject Spanberger changes
In Virginia, the future of a legal, regulated market for adult-use marijuana remains in limbo years after possession was legalized. (Photo Illustration by Mario...
Prince William County’s Transit Operations: Funding Without General Fund Reliance and Comparison to Fairfax...
The system's annual revenue totals about $30 million, sourced from mechanisms including local contributions and fares, with $20 million allocated from state grants and...
Dr. Kimberly Melman-Orozco Alleges Prince William County School Board Offered $20K NDA in ADA...
Melman-Orozco stated that the offer was made to prevent further discussion of the issues, which she claims involved failures to accommodate her child's needs...
Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down Voter-Approved Redistricting Amendment, Sparking Debate Over Procedural Rules Versus...
RICHMOND, Va. — On May 8, 2026, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a Democrat-backed constitutional amendment authorizing temporary partisan redistricting of congressional districts...
Democrats fail to pass budget
In politics, there are some days when whole months can happen. The General Assembly reconvened on Wednesday, April 22, and it was one...
Resident Voices Financial Hardship at Warren County Supervisors Meeting Over Proposed Tax Increase
In his public comment, Jenkins stated he works six days a week, tithes at church, and pays his taxes diligently. He disclosed having only...
FBI raids Sen. Louise Lucas’ Portsmouth office, marijuana business
State Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, on the Senate floor at the Virginia Capitol in Richmond. Federal agents on Wednesday raided Lucas’ Portsmouth office and...
DOJ Civil Rights Division Launches Investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano for...
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has initiated a formal federal investigation into the Office of the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney, led...
FBI Executes Multiple Raids on Virginia Senate Leader Louise Lucas’s Office and Related Sites...
Portsmouth, Virginia – Federal agents with the FBI carried out search warrants Wednesday at the Portsmouth office of Virginia State Senate President Pro Tempore...
Local governments race to attract data centers, often in spite of concerns from their...
Marvell data center is one of eight newly approved data center campuses in Culpeper County. (Photo by Evan Visconti/Virginia Mercury).
Data centers — proposed beside...
Loudoun County Proposes New Taxpayer-Funded Short-Term Rent Supplement Program
Loudoun County, Virginia—one of the wealthiest counties in the United States—may soon launch a new county-funded “short-term rent supplement program” aimed at promoting housing...
Virginia Legislation Seeks Modernization of Social Services Technology Systems
Virginia lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at modernizing the technological infrastructure supporting the state's administration of key federal benefit programs. House Bill 66, introduced...
State bus line debuts new east-west route that connects 10 cities across Virginia
The state's bus line The Virginia Breeze launchd a new east-west route, The Tidewater Current, on April 20, 2026. Passengers may travel from Virginia...
Fairfax County Parent Urges Superintendent Michelle Reid’s Resignation Over Alleged Mishandling of School Incidents
FCPS has faced multiple controversies during Reid's tenure, which began in 2022 after her appointment by the Fairfax County School Board. One prominent issue...
Fairfax County School Board Considers Amendment to Reduce Elementary Early Release Days
The board, consisting of Chair Sandy Anderson (Springfield District), Ricardy Anderson (Mason District), Melanie Meren (Hunter Mill District), Robyn Lady (Vice Chair, Dranesville District),...
Inventory Uncovers Compliance Gaps in Loudoun County Venues Posing Public Safety Concerns
The review detected volume anomalies across the venues, described as warranting further investigation from both administrative and investigative standpoints. Officials noted that such discrepancies...
Virginia Delegate Lopez Critiques School Curriculum Limits in House Address
Lopez pointed to Youngkin's inauguration day actions, where the governor issued multiple executive orders, including one targeting inherently divisive concepts in curricula. This order...
New court challenge targets Virginia abortion amendment ballot language
Family Foundation president Victoria Cobb speaks alongside lawyers and plaintiffs in a case challenging Virginia's pending ballot referendum to enshrine reproductive rights into the...
Heated Exchange with Melanie Meren Fairfax County School Board Meeting Centers on Tech Contract...
During the session, Melanie Meren took the floor, holding a small potted plant adorned with pink flowers, to demand prompt transparency on the contract....
Virginia Farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene may apply for farm recovery grants
Flooding in Damascus, Virginia on September 27, 2024, after Hurricane Helene. (Photo courtesy of Virginia Department of Emergency Management)
Next week, the Virginia Farm Recovery...
Fairfax Supervisors Reject Motion to Review Immigration Policy Amid Backlash Over Local Murder Case
During a Public Safety Committee meeting, Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity proposed directing county staff to review the 'Trust Policy,' formally known as the...
Abigail Spanberger’s first 100 days are flashing a warning Virginia Democrats should not ignore
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs bills to set referendums for four constitutional amendments on Feb. 6, 2026. (Photo by Charlotte Rene Woods/ Virginia Mercury)
Gov. Abigail...
A new law will make it easier to build a tiny house in your...
An ADU with alley access in Richmond’s Fan neighborhood. (Photo by Wyatt Gordon)
Accessory dwelling units — which could be a tiny house on another...
Virginia Supreme Court weighs challenge to redistricting amendment
The Supreme Court of Virginia in Richmond on April 27, 2026. (Photo by Samantha Willis/Virginia Mercury)
The Supreme Court of Virginia on Monday heard arguments...
Data center tax exemption changes still holding up Virginia budget
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott (left) and Senate President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas speak with reporters on Wednesday. (Photo by Charles Paullin/Inside Climate News)
This...
Concerns Mount Over Mold and HVAC Issues in Virginia Public Schools
A notable case cited involves schools in Chesterfield County's Douglas District. There, significant delays in HVAC maintenance reportedly resulted in the release of Legionella...
Mount Vernon’s Revolutionary War Weekend Returns May 2-3: Step Into History as America’s 250th...
MOUNT VERNON, Va. – Just one week from now, George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate will once again come alive with the sights, sounds, and...
Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Delivers Swift Justice: Transgender-Identifying Substitute Teacher Arrested for Alleged ‘Murder...
In a decisive move that underscores the critical importance of community vigilance and strong law enforcement in protecting our children, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s...
Tensions Escalate at Fairfax County School Board Meeting Over Vote on Unfinished Calendar
Hunter Mill District's Melanie Meren voiced strong reservations, noting past instances where motions passed without full review but insisting she required a complete view...
Early poll is sobering for Spanberger, but it’s a wake-up call, not an epitaph
Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks with reporters outside the Executive Mansion in Richmond earlier this month. (Photo by Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury)
The first report card on...
Fairfax County Student Representative Addresses School Board on Impact of Frequent Early Release Days
Anderson pointed to several specific concerns raised by students, teachers, and peers. She noted that early release days lead to inconsistent schedules across different...
Virginia Supreme Court Prepares to Hear Challenge to Narrowly Passed Redistricting Amendment
The amendment stems from Democratic efforts in the General Assembly to revisit congressional maps drawn in 2021 by the state Supreme Court. Those maps,...
Virginia lawmakers recess special session without a budget deal
The Virginia state Capitol in Richmond, where lawmakers convened Thursday for a special session to finalize the budget. (Photo by Charlotte Rene Woods/Virginia Mercury)
The...
GOP’s hope to undo Virginia’s new redistricting power grows after judge halts maps
Supreme Court of Virginia in Richmond, Va. (Photo by Parker Michels-Boyce for The Virginia Mercury)
After losing Tuesday’s closely watched redistricting referendum, Virginia Republicans are...
Conservation groups raise alarm as Potomac River named most endangered in the nation
A view of the U.S. Capitol from the Potomac River, March 30, 2026. (Photo by Shannon Heckt/Virginia Mercury)
The Potomac River, otherwise known as “the...
Va. lawmakers OK governor’s tweaks to major bills, reject health and labor bill amendments
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks with the press as lawmakers deliberate her changes to their bills on April 22, 2026. (Photo by Charlotte Rene...
March for Life abortion opponents hit the streets in Virginia March for Life
As the governor, advocates and lawmakers celebrated the new maternal health laws inside the Patrick Henry Building Wednesday morning, about 1,000 people gathered outside...
Public Comment Urges Solar and Battery Integration for Proposed Virginia County Government Center
The commenter commended these provisions as successful steps toward environmental protection but advocated for additional requirements: installation of rooftop solar panels and battery storage...
Hospitals are not closing down
The hospitals in the area say that they will continue to serve the region, despite possible cuts in Medicaid funding which were approved...
Tazewell Circuit Court Blocks Certification of Virginia’s Redistricting Referendum, Ruling Process Unconstitutional
TAZEWELL, Va. — In a dramatic late-day ruling issued Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the Tazewell Circuit Court blocked certification of results from Tuesday’s special...
Virginia voters back redistricting amendment after months of legal and political battles
A voter casts a ballot in the April 21 redistricting referendum at the Stonebridge Recreational Center in Chesterfield County. (Photo by Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury)
Virginia...
Loudoun County Allocates $85.8 Million to Attainable Housing Since FY2023 in Proposed FY27 Budget
Key components of the FY27 proposal include $10.5 million allocated to a loan program anticipated to fund 100 units and $4.5 million for the...
George Washington University Hires Judge Overseeing Antisemitism Case Against It to Teach Discretionary and...
The Washington Free Beacon showed that George Washington University hired a federal judge who is presiding a lawsuit accusing GW Law of "pervasive antisemitic...
Loudoun County Farmer Highlights Concerns on Agrotourism’s Impact on Rural Preservation
Rockland Farm's history traces back over 200 years within the Rust and Brown-Devlin family lineage, including figures like Elizabeth Devlin. The site has weathered...