65.9 F
Virginia
Saturday, April 19, 2025

Maryland man who punched Dulles Airport Gate agent to appear in court

This week, a Maryland man who allegedly punched a Dulles International Airport gate agent is due to appear in federal court for the first time.

As demand for AI rises, so do power thirsty data centers

The next time you’re on a Zoom meeting or asking ChatGPT a question, picture this: The information zips instantaneously through a room of hot, humming servers, traveling hundreds, possibly thousands of miles, before it makes its way back to you in just a second or two.

Northern Virginia leaders plead for state’s help amid federal job cuts

Northern Virginia leaders urged lawmakers on Tuesday to enact emergency legislation to help stabilize their local economy as the White House cuts federal jobs, which they said has sharply impacted the dense cluster of government employees and contractors based in the suburbs of the nation’s capital.

Virginia

Gov. Youngkin: Intervene to protect Virginians from predatory debt collection practices

Here is the reality: Most Americans with cancer who report struggling to pay for medical expenses or navigating medical debt are insured. 

Virginia launches new dashboards to track maternal deaths, improve pregnancy outcomes

Virginia is rolling out a new set of tools aimed at tackling one of...

Rappahannock Tribe acquires nearly 1,000 acres along its namesake river

On Wednesday, the Rappahannock Tribe acquired the largest amount of its ancestral lands to date with the transfer of nearly 1,000 acres from The Conservation Fund, to be preserved in perpetuity under easement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Virginia Board of Historic Resources.

Arlington performing arts groups concerned about new county fees

Arlington County has changed the way that it bills performing art groups for their services, causing some concern amongst advocates.

Virginia lawmakers to consider proposal to support regional airports

Virginia lawmakers will soon consider a bill that could help to bring larger airlines to smaller airports and support the growth of regional airports in the commonwealth.

347th Tribute Ceremony highlights continued relationship between Indian tribes and Commonwealth

Governor Glenn Youngkin is presented with a tribute in the form of a deer by Chief Mark "Falling Star" Custalow at the 347th Tribute Ceremony at the Governor's Executive Mansion on Nov. 26. (Photo by Austin Stevens, Office of the Governor).

Governor personally appeals to new Trump administration, staffers to make Virginia their home

Youngkin releases video to attract Trump administration employees to live in Virginia. The governor and President-elect are seen here June 28 at a campaign rally in Chesapeake. (Photo by Charlotte Rene Woods/Virginia Mercury)

Thank you, readers

We are growing, growing, growing and want to pause today to thank all of our readers across the state of Virginia. We are very...

Governor announces $14.4 million for public parks, conservation easements and land acquisitions

Aerial photo showing the 2,600-acre Wilderness Crossing site and surrounding area. Under the governor's program, 36.17 acres of the Wilderness Battlefield will be protected. Photo by Hugh Kenny/PEC.

Carolina Structural Systems to Establish New Manufacturing Facility in Greensville County

Wood truss manufacturer to invest $5.5 million, creating 58 new jobs  RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Carolina Structural Systems, a manufacturer of...

Democrat Candidate Kannan Srinivasan Faces Criticism for Strategic Moves to Senate District 32

Kannan Srinivasan, a Democratic candidate for Senate District 32, has drawn sharp criticism for his pattern of relocating to position himself for political office....

Virginia lawmakers lay potential legislative groundwork in response to campus protests over Israel and Palestine

House lawmakers studying how some of Virginia’s universities handle campus protests and free speech policies faced criticism Wednesday after arranging a hearing that some...

Attorney General Jason Miyares Announces He Will Seek Re-Election

I am running for re-election as Attorney General. As Attorney General, I’ve deployed every tool available to keep Virginians safe and violent criminals off our streets. We are not going back to the failed policies of the past; our families' safety and Virginia's future depends on it.

Armed drug dealer Sentenced to 14 Years

Brian Alexander Snyder, a 27-year-old Manassas man, appeared before the Loudoun County Circuit Court for sentencing on two counts of Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Schedule I or II Substance (fentanyl and cocaine),

Virginia Executive Action to Catalyze Growth of Workforce Housing Supply

a new initiative at Virginia Housing that will invest $75 million over five years with the potential to catalyze $750 million and build 5,000 units of workforce housing in conjunction with economic development projects in the Commonwealth.  

Plans to restore 1776 Commission recall efforts to revise Virginia’s K-12 history standards

As Virginians prepare for the beginning of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term, Republicans, according to the party’s 2024 platform, plan to reinstate the President’s...

Virginia lawmakers considering regulating police use of automated license plate readers

State lawmakers are debating whether to regulate law enforcement departments’ use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR). They heard constituents’ perspectives on the technology and...

Youngkin urges Hurricane Helene survivors to contact officials, shares storm recovery update

Virginia and federal officials are trying to contact Southwest Virginia residents impacted by Hurricane Helene and urging them to complete their applications for recovery...

- A word from our sponsors -

spot_img

Follow us

HomeVirginia
×