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- Virginia GOP feud with conservative wing spills into critical election year
The latest salvo in the intra-party battle came in the form of an open letter, signed by six Republican officials from the hardline conservative 5th District — including Chairman Rick Buchanan and five members of the State Central Committee.
- Juli Briskman Compares Deportation of Violent Criminals to the Holocaust as Loudoun Supervisor
In an outrageous, offensive and tone-deaf post, Juli Briskman, Loudoun County Supervisor has equated the removal of violent, crime committing illegal aliens to the atrocities perpetrated on law abiding Jewish citizens during Kristallnacht (1938) in Nazi Germany and the deportation of Jews from Nazi occupied countries to death camps.
- Leesburg Family Displaced after Electrical Fire
All nine members of a Leesburg family were fortunate to have escaped last night’s accidental electrical fire with no injuries however significant damages have displaced the family from their home.
- Experts say that reports of the NoVa housing collapse are exaggerated.
Has the Northern Virginia Housing Market Imploded in the wake of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s efforts at firing hundreds of federal workers via Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency?
- Norfolk Construction begins on $750M Casino
The Norfolk Casino’s Jay Smith confirmed the start of construction for this long-awaited project near Harbor Park. Although a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony took place in October 2024 the actual site work began last week.
- Democrat led Senate panel kills efforts to track English Learner funding
The Democrat led Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee has rejected a proposal to collect data on this issue.
- Overdose crisis spurs school notification bills, but key details still up for debate
With drug overdoses continuing to strain Virginia communities, a proposal requiring schools to notify parents of overdose cases is gaining momentum in the General Assembly.
- Saudi private school shuts down in Herndon, shocking families
After close to a decade in the Herndon area, the Islamic private school announced in late January that it will close for good after the 2024-2025 academic year, citing challenges with identifying a “viable financial path to self-sustainability.”
- Fairfax Public School teacher accused of sexual assault on students
A local elementary teacher faces criminal charges after was alleged to have sexually assaulted two of her students.
- As power demand surges, Va. lawmakers seem ready to add more energy storage to the grid at HUGE costs to citizens
Virginia lawmakers want to more than triple the amount of energy storage capacity Virginia’s two public utility companies — Dominion and Appalachian Power (ApCo) — must procure under the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA).
- Virginia moves to enshrine baby killing into the constitution
Virginia Democrat lawmakers took a major step this week toward enshrining baby killing into the state constitution.
- Fairfax County convinces state legislators to delay FOIA Bill for further study
Fairfax County officials’ concerns convinced state legislators to examine more closely proposed changes to Virginia Freedom of Information Act rules that are intended to increase transparency in local government decision-making.
- Loudoun County changes data center regulations
Loudoun County is in the process of building 117 data centers, but the Board of Supervisors of the county are considering major changes to the way the county regulates this booming industry because of the growing concerns of residents.
- Fairfax Casinos to be added to the list of eligible casinos in Virginia due to Democrat Leadership
After the House leadership moved a controversial bill for the development of a Casino and Entertainment Complex at Tysons Corner between House Committees, lawmakers made a decision on Wednesday.
- Virginia colleges and universities may start livestreaming meetings
Virginia’s public colleges and universities could soon be required to livestream their Board of Visitors meetings, ensuring real-time access for the public. The proposal, which passed the House and is now headed to the Senate, aims to increase transparency in higher education governance.
- Virginia Attorney General wants to take over Fairfax County indecent-exposure case
Virginia’s Attorney General is reportedly seeking to revive an indecent-exposure case filed in Fairfax against a man who was later charged with for allegedly exposing him at Washington-Liberty High School, Arlington.
- Virginia Democrats Shut Down after-school Counselors bill
A highly favored counselor bill from the Virginia Senate to make more volunteer after-school life counselors available died Tuesday in a 4-2 House subcommittee vote. Democrats on the House Education subcommittee expressed concern that the bill creates the potential for religious indoctrination and constitutional issues raised by the ACLU of Virginia. The subcommittee suggested Sen. […]
- Fairfax County Casino Bill to be heard by The House Appropriations Committee
The powerful House Committee on Appropriations has taken up the discussion of legislation allowing a vote on a Tysons Casino. Speaker Don Scott (D-88) directed House Committee on Local Government members yesterday afternoon (Tuesday), to forward the bill without action to the chamber’s Appropriations Committee. At that meeting there was no public testimony on the […]
- Gristmill Park Barn to be turned into a restaurant and concert venue
A group of local developers wants to turn the barn that has been unused for years at Mount Vernon’s Gristmill Park into a live music and restaurant venue.
- Virginia Democrats set to increase towing charges
Virginia towing rates could increase soon under legislation that is advancing to the governor’s desk. However, the decision on whether to raise the fees will be left to local governments.
- Facing data center sprawl and an energy crisis, Virginia lawmakers leap into action. Just kidding.
This was supposed to be the year the General Assembly did something about data centers. Two years ago, it crushed the first tentative efforts to regulate construction, choosing instead to goose the pace.
- License plate reader bill faces more scrutiny in Virginia Senate with Russett Perry in Support of License Plate Readers
As lawmakers seek to regulate use of automated license plate readers in Virginia, debates continue about how best to do so. Legislation faced a brief defeat in a Senate committee on Monday before being revived for further deliberation.
- Senate Democrats reject qualified university and state board members
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today released the following statement after House and Senate Democrats rejected 13 qualified university and state board members.
- Park View High School teacher arrested for intoxication
Loudoun County, VA (February 10, 2025): The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has charged Travis Jones, a teacher at Park View High School in Sterling, with Drunk in Public while at school on February 7, 2025.
- Democrat Dan Helmer sues Democrats for $15 million over sexual assault allegations
Del. Dan Helmer, D-Fairfax, is hitting back. Months after facing sexual assault allegations that surfaced just days before his congressional primary, Helmer has filed a $15 million defamation lawsuit, claiming the accusations were politically motivated and knowingly false.
- West Springfield is again the Patriot District swimming & diving champion
The West Springfield Spartans scored enough points in each event to win the Patriot District Boys Swimming and Diving Championship for a second consecutive year.
- Fairfax County Casino legislation passes in Virginia Democrat Senate
The Virginia State Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would allow residents of Fairfax County to hold a referendum on casino gambling. The bill will now be considered by the Virginia House of Delegates.
- Children’s Hospital Of The King’s Daughters to stop castration of minors
A spokesperson confirmed that the Norfolk-based Children’s Hospital Of The King’s Daughters, which is based in Norfolk, has also followed suit. This comes just days after UVA Health & VCU Health both suspended for all medical treatments that confirm gender for those under 19 years old.
- FCPD: Springfield Man Charged with Attempted Sexual Assault
Fairfax County Police announced yesterday that a man who attempted to sexually assault an elderly woman in the Springfield Crossing apartment complex late last month was arrested.
- Marijuana sales bills clear Virginia legislature
Virginia’s legislature has once again approved legislation to create a regulated and taxed cannabis marketplace, and with both chambers backing identical measures, the proposal is all but certain to reach Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk once the General Assembly adjourns later this month.
- Loudoun County Public Schools Pursuing Politically Driven School Renaming Instead of Academic Excellence and Better Facilities
In 2020, Loudoun County Public School Board contracted with a private firm to review the names of all LCPS schools and mascots for political correctness. This action was not done at the request of any student, parent, teacher, or school staff.
- Virginia Democrats win another step towards killing babies until birth
Last month, Virginia’s Democrat majority Senate advanced a ballot initiative that would codify unlimited abortions in Virginia’s state constitution.
- It’s time for Virginia legislators to pay more than lip service to social media protections for kids
Last year, the U.S. Surgeon General released a bone-chilling warning on the impact of social media platforms on minors, calling on Congress to issue tobacco-like warning labels. This was followed in Virginia by an executive order from Gov. Glenn Youngkin directing health and education officials to establish guidance for a “phone-free education” in Virginia.
- McLean Citizens Association asks questions about Dunn Loring School before voting
The McLean Citizens Association is asking the Fairfax County School Board to defer the construction of a new Dunn Loring Elementary School. They argue that the project is not necessary given the decline in enrollments at nearby schools.
- Fairfax County Police Officer stabbed near Fair Lakes
A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing an officer of the Fairfax County Police Department. According to scanner traffic, officers responded to the block of Fair Lakes Pkwy around 2:47 pm for a “suspicious individual” after 911 had received “several” calls from someone who was rambling. Officers reported that at 2:56 pm they had detained […]
- Doctors who provide abortion, transgender care could get legal protections under Virginia Democrat bill
Virginia moved closer Monday to shielding doctors from extradition if they provide abortions (killing babies) or gender-affirming healthcare (chemical castration) to out-of-state patients, advancing legislation that underscores the deepening divide over healthcare access and state sovereignty.
- Dan Helmer Sues Key Members of Suhas Subramanyam’s Campaign for Defamation, Claiming Illegal Influence in Primary Race
On January 30, Delegate Dan Helmer filed a defamation lawsuit in Fairfax County Circuit Court, seeking $15 million in compensatory damages. The lawsuit stems from false allegations of sexual misconduct that Helmer claims were intentionally made against him during the heated 2024 Democratic primary campaign for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, where he was running against […]
- Joe Biden is running for Governor of Virginia
Abigail Spanberger, the democrat candidate for the Governor of Virginia, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018. Take a moment to think about what has happened to our country since 2018. A virus released from a lab in China completely shut down our country and crushed our civil rights; a war in Ukraine […]
- Crash near Reagan sparks debate over air traffic risks and airport expansion
The deadly mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., has reignited concerns over air traffic congestion and safety risks at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, a tightly packed aviation hub that shares airspace with military and government flights.
- Richmond Kickers reveal new logo and branding in 2025 season
The Richmond Kickers are the professional men’s soccer club in the Richmond region. They have unveiled a new brand identity and logo for their season 2025. Rob Ukrop, Team Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said that the club had been working on a rebranding for eight months. He explained that the effort was partly motivated […]
- Phyllis Randall blocks Loudoun Board from taking a stand on Tysons casino, despite fact Loudoun has commented on issues in Fairfax and West Virginia
Despite receiving 5,000 letters from Loudoun residents opposed to a gambling casino in Tysons, plus a letter from 33 prominent Loudoun businesses, civic leaders and former elected officials in opposition, the County Board of Supervisors on January 22nd took no position on Senate Bill 982 (SB982), which would enable casinos in Tysons, and potentially in Reston […]
- A man was shot in Herndon near the Worldgate Shopping Center
Around 2:40 pm today (Wednesday), officers from the Town of Herndon police department and Fairfax County Police Department were dispatched the 2100 block of Centreville Road.
- Gen Z: Put Your Hand to the Plow
This is part 3 of a three-part series on Gen Z. “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.’ These words from Jesus (Luke 9:62) are a constant reminder that we must always be working with vigilance toward a purpose and life worthy of the […]
- Young Americans are Pushing Back on the Radical Abortion Agenda
While the radical left likes to circulate a narrative that a majority of women, and a majority of young Americans, support their radical abortion-on-demand agenda, the reality is the public consciousness is shifting against abortion. A new poll from the Demetree Institute for Pro-Life Advancement conducted by YouGov and Survey USA finds that millennial and Gen Z […]
- Marijuana Bills Advance Due to Democrat Majority
If enacted, the legislation would make Virginia one of the few Southern states with a legal marijuana retail market
- Future of Casino Games in Restaurants and Gas Stations remains uncertain
Legislation to regulate skill games in Virginia, SB 1322, sponsored by Sen. Bill DeSteph, R-Virginia Beach, has also been referred to the upcoming state budget discussions.
- Virginia Democrats Kill Car Tax Credit before Senate panel
At the crack of dawn on Tuesday, a Democratic-led Senate subcommittee rejected or delayed several of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s signature tax cut proposals, opting instead to fold them into ongoing budget negotiations or disregard them altogether.
- The legislation to reduce the food-to-liquor-ratio for restaurants has been brought back for a second round.
General Assembly is once again attempting to change an old law that has been a bane for many bars and restaurants in the state.
- Virginia lawmakers react to President Trump’s federal spending freeze
The Trump administration’s latest move to freeze payments on several federal programs has sparked alarm among Virginia Democrats, who are questioning how the halt might impact critical funding. A two-page memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), released Tuesday, directs federal agencies to “identify programs, projects, and activities that may be implicated by […]
- Fairfax casino bill moves forward in Va. Senate
A Virginia State Senate bill that could bring a casino to Tysons won a vote in the Senate Finance Committee by Democrats on Tuesday, pushing it forward to a full Senate vote later in the Virginia General Assembly session.