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School Boards Are Failing Our Students, and Absenteeism Is Just the Symptom

In Loudoun County and across Virginia, public...

Will Loudoun County’s transgender policies become Virginia’s problem?

Loudoun County Defies Title IX Directive Last week,...

Regulator approves electricity transmission line, towers in Alexandria to serve one data center

Bren Pointe residents in Fairfax County are closer to seeing steel transmission towers rise just outside their townhomes after Virginia’s regulators approved a new electricity line to serve a single planned commercial data center.

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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. 

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. 

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...

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.

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...

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