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Virginia’s budget surplus grows as revenues beat expectations due to Republican management

Virginia’s general fund revenues rose sharply in April, bucking signs of a national economic cooldown as the state continues to post steady long-time job growth and rake in more tax dollars than projected.

Arlington leader opposes a region-wide tax on sales to support Metro

Arlington's representative in a panel that is studying D.C. Metro financing opposes a regional sales tax for the transit system.

Response to “Trump’s Attack on Offshore Wind is Hurting Virginia. Why Aren’t Republican Leaders Fighting for Us?”

The Virginia Mercury article (May 19, 2025) argues that President Donald Trump’s executive order halting offshore wind project approvals, permits, and funding is detrimental to Virginia’s economy, particularly the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, and criticizes Republican leaders like Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares for not opposing it.

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Embracing Community: Celebrating the Spirit of Ramadan and of Lent

As the sacred journey of Ramadan continues, a time of reflection, fasting, and community, we are also reminded of the significance of Lent—a season...

Embrace the new year and hold to a love that transcends all boundaries – A Poem

In shadows cast by absence, I began my quest,  A father’s love elusive, yet I sought the best.  My mother, strong and virtuous, her heart a...

Embracing change over the next four years

As we approach the transition of administrations on January 20th, 2025, many businesses and individuals are grappling with feelings of uncertainty that often accompany...

Every act of kindness makes the world a brighter place

(May this true story of an act of kindness (with names changed) inspire you to similar acts.) In the autumn of 2024, as the holiday...

Editorial: Reviving the American Spirit

In an era where the very essence of what it means to be an American is under constant scrutiny, we find ourselves at a...

Editorial: Toilet talk – The Left’s top concern as Civilization teeters on the Brink of Nuclear War

As we teeter on the brink of World War III, our president-elect is tirelessly working on global peace, domestic security, inflation, and child trafficking—just...

Editorial: A Nation in Turmoil – The Mess Left Behind by the Democratic Administration

In light of the tumultuous political landscape and the disastrous policies implemented by the Democratic administration over the past four years, it is imperative...

Echoes of Valor: A Tribute to Veterans

In the quiet corners of society, veterans carry the weight of their experiences, often unseen and unheard. They embody a paradox: celebrated for their...

Op-Ed: Strong future depends on community engagement, personal responsibility, and transparency

Growing up in Fairfax County, I embraced the vibrant energy of city life! The bustling traffic and lively sounds created a dynamic atmosphere that...

Red, white, and blue: A journey towards a greater America for every vitizen

As the dust settles from Donald Trump’s victory on Tuesday, it becomes increasingly clear that this outcome reflects not only his steadfast base but...

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