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As Virginia wrestles with high energy demands and deadlines to switch to zero-carbon emission energy production, Gov. Glenn Youngkin last week announced funding to take the first steps towards building an advanced nuclear reactor in the southwest region of the state.

Maher asked Republicans to provide examples of left-wing bias. They delivered

Across the country, public school enrollment has failed to rebound to pre-pandemic levels — and data suggests the decline is far from over. According to...

Herndon has officially filed a lawsuit against Comstock Companies, after the developer abandoned its long-stalled Downtown Redevelopment Project last year. The town filed a suit...

After being caught during an sting operation in Arlington, a man from Philly will spend 15 years in prison.

The race to replace Braddock District Supervisor James Walkinshaw on the Board of Supervisors began quietly. With the odds stacked in favour of him moving to Congress the race has begun to take place.

After tragic flooding in Texas claimed dozens of lives and wreaked havoc in several communities, Virginia weather and emergency officials are pitching in to...

Here’s what it means for you. Tax Provisions Permanent Extension of 2017 Tax Cuts: Makes permanent the individual tax rate cuts from the Tax Cuts and...

After a contentious primary the Republican nominees for Virginia’s next Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General took to the stage in Vienna last night (Tuesday), trying to present a united image.

A company in the information technology sector that had received offers from Texas, Florida and West Virginia but chose to remain in Tysons despite receiving competing bids.

Fairfax City Council, four years after a vote to prohibit firearms from public property and to ban them in the city, is now considering whether or not to extend these restrictions.

Next week, the three Republicans who are running for statewide offices in November will gather together in Vienna.

This week Virginia has set new heat records and come close to beating old ones for this time of year. The Richmond airport recorded...

Local Democrats who are seeking to replace the late Rep. Gerry Connolly yesterday (Wednesday) sought to differentiate themselves from a crowded race by outlining their plans to represent Virginia's eleventh Congressional District if they were elected.

Evan Omar Larsen, 23, appeared before the Loudoun County Circuit Court for sentencing for his convictions of one count of Abduction, one count of Unlawful Wounding, and one count of Strangulation.

Your food and drink orders in Virginia may start to look a little different.

Virginia is home to over a third of the data centers worldwide. These energy hungry facilities have brought business to the commonwealth, but communities are seeing the impact of the electricity and water usage hit their utility bills. Now, many localities are debating how to balance the opportunities and challenges data centers present, and grappling with how to regulate them.

On July 23, 2021, then democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe made one of the biggest political blunders in Virginia political history.  Mr. McAuliffe stated, “I...

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Stone Ledge Cider will construct a new craft cider production facility and tasting room on the grounds of their 20-acre agritourism farm in Augusta County.

I have spent my entire professional and private life at the intersection of politics and policies. Reid: My entire professional and personal life has been at the cross-section of politics and policy.

In an extensive interview conducted at his Richmond office earlier this week by Miyares - the son of Cuban refugees and the first Hispanic Virginian to be elected statewide - he insisted that the current situation in California was the result of poor leadership.

LCSO, ICE, and Keeping You Safe – Fact versus Fiction  Loudoun County, VA (June 12, 2025): The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is recognized as a national leader in keeping our residents safe.

Former CIA analyst to spend three years in federal jail after pleading guilty for improperly sharing top-secret national defense information Asif William Rahman...

Five years ago, Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) lowered academic requirements in response to the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed into law by President...

The Republican tax bill, including its provision to eliminate the $200 tax and registration requirements for firearm silencers, represents a practical approach to reducing government overreach while promoting individual freedoms and economic growth. Contrary to the criticisms from Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, this legislation prioritizes the needs of law-abiding citizens and offers significant benefits for both the economy and public safety.

The Virginia Department of Education is preparing to launch a new Office of Excellence and Best Practices by hiring an executive director who will be responsible for fostering innovation, highlighting high-performing schools, and directing resources toward initiatives with a proven track record of improving student outcomes.

Traffic stops and searches of motorists in Loudoun County have increased dramatically the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2024, sparking complaints from activists and some residents.

A father of a 15-year-old Stone Bridge High School student has been notified by Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) that his son is under...

RICHMOND, Va. — In the 2024 and 2025 Virginia legislative sessions, Republican lawmakers, backed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, have vigorously pursued an agenda to...

In Loudoun County and across Virginia, public schools are scrambling to address chronic absenteeism—not because it suddenly became an urgent educational concern, but because  state...

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

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.

Fairfax County chair makes ‘urgent’ plea to find candidates in 6 districts  As of May 12, some 26 Democrat incumbents in the Virginia House of...

Fairfax County Public Schools staff will receive most, but not all, of their planned salary increases under a revised fiscal year 2026 budget proposal shared last week by Superintendent Michelle Reid.

The Trump administration welcomed a small number of white South Africans on Monday as refugees.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday aimed at lowering drug prices by pressuring pharmaceutical companies to align their U.S. pricing models with those in similarly wealthy countries.

The Danish toymaker has announced this week plans to build a warehouse and distribution facility worth $366 million in the Crosspointe Business Centre of Prince George County.

The Loudoun County Public School Board has once again prioritized political posturing over student privacy. Under LCPS Policy 8040, students may use restrooms and locker rooms based on gender identity rather than biological sex.

The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors named Brigadier General Dallas Clark acting superintendent Saturday afternoon, but didn’t set a firm date for when a new superintendent will be selected.

Killing Baby Fetus's access is an issue resonating loudly within Virginia’s public and political spheres this year and last week, it manifested through state lawmakers contrasting Virginia’s twice-failed attempt to protect access to birth control medications against a similar measure that recently sailed through neighboring Tennessee’s legislature.  

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s veto of House Bill HB2277 has been hailed by Virginia Republicans as a critical stand to preserve the integrity of the...

Citing grave concerns for election integrity and efficient governance, Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed Virginia House Bill HB2056, a measure sponsored by Loudoun County Delegate...

All of Virginia’s educational divisions, except two, have signed Title VI certifications pledging their commitment to treating all students equally regardless of their race, following a mandate by the state education department that builds on President Donald Trump administration’s campaign to demolish diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in federally-funded agencies. 

A spike in fluoride levels during a pump install at Richmond’s water treatment plant last week went unreported for days and has prompted neighboring counties to repeat calls for a cooperative approach to water service in the region.

The internal drama roiling Virginia Republicans deepened over the weekend as John Reid, the party’s embattled nominee for lieutenant governor, accused Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s political action committee of extortion — escalating an already explosive rift just months before November’s elections.

Governor Glenn Youngkin today broke ground on the highly-anticipated New River Valley Rail Project in Christiansburg, Virginia. As part of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s (VPRA) Transforming Rail in Virginia (TRV) initiative, the New River Valley Project encompasses railroad infrastructure upgrades that will allow VPRA to extend its Amtrak Virginia service from Roanoke to Christiansburg and return passenger rail service to the New River Valley for the first time since 1979. 

The Loudoun County School Board has ignited controversy with its recent decision to rename several schools, a move estimated to cost taxpayers between $1.1...

A gunfight broke out during a traffic check in Fair Oaks on Wednesday, leaving two Fairfax County officers wounded and one local man dead.

Two Arlington state representatives received $15,000 from a developer who hopes to bring casino gaming to Northern Virginia.

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics American manufacturing jobs have dropped from an all-time high in 1979 of 19.6 million to 12.8...

Certain Virginia bridges and tunnels could be repaired or replaced ahead of schedule, saving citizens years of waiting to use the structures, thanks to a law that will take effect this summer that stems from a bipartisan effort in this year’s General Assembly approved by the governor.

He announced Monday that he was withdrawing from the race for health reasons. Pat Herrity had been considered the frontrunner in the Republican Party's nomination of lieutenant governor.

The Virginia Homeland Security Task Force (VHSTF), a federal-state partnership established by the U.S. Department of Justice to combat transnational organized crime, gang violence and immigration violations across Virginia passed 500 arrests this week, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Monday.  

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

Virginia is rolling out a new set of tools aimed at tackling one of the most urgent health disparities in the country. Gov. Glenn Youngkin...

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

He talks tough about big tech, but he's betting on their servers.

Laser‑Focused on Families, Economic Growth, Community Safety and Delivering Results‑Driven Governance.

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin released Wednesday the final report from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) on the January 2025 water crisis in...

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.

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 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.

The 2025 election season in Virginia is officially underway — and the landscape is coming into sharp focus after last week’s filing deadline for the June 17 primaries.

Even as economic turmoil is looming, apartment rents in Northern Virginia continue to rise year-over-year.

During its April 1, 2025, meeting, the Board of Supervisors ratified a tentative collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Virginia 512 and the Loudoun County government,

The U.S. Department of Education is putting Virginia schools on notice, warning they could lose federal funding and face further investigation if they fail to comply with parental rights laws.

Police have charged a middle school student after they say he threatened a student with a blade.

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has adopted revisions to its Rules or Order (PDF) designed to streamline Board meetings.

Michelle Reid, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools on Friday,

Governor Glenn Youngkin participates in a bill signing ceremony at the Patrick Henry Building,

Bill Pulte was quick to launch a cleaning campaign when he was confirmed as the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency on March...

Virginia’s 23 community colleges will be required to ensure all of their programs and practices comply with federal regulations to ensure everyone is treated...

The operator of an indoor farming facility that was highly praised in Chesterfield declared bankruptcy.

With the federal government attempting to shut down the Department of Education, Virginia is now considering how the move will impact operations in the commonwealth.

PRESS RELEASE from Ommair for VirginiaLoudoun County, Virginia – Ommair Butt, Republican candidate for Virginia State Delegate in the 26th District of Loudoun County, is...

Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday doubled down on the necessity of sweeping federal layoffs while attempting to reassure Virginians that the state’s economy is resilient.

Scott Pio, a dedicated family man and seasoned political organizer, today announced his candidacy for Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV).

The Cordish Cos., based in Baltimore, and Virginia Beach developer Bruce Smith Enterprise broke the ground on Wednesday for the $1.4 billion Live! Casino & Hotel Resort Petersburg.

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday night on major changes to the way the county regulates Data Centers. They eliminated them as an by-right usage.

Lauren Stephenson, wearing a mask to protect her face, pointed out the new wood that was installed along the baseboards of her kitchen cabinetry....

Our lives today are captured in pictures and videos.  Quite often the larger story is the people who are not in the picture, the ones...

Virginia’s General Assembly would be doing our future a great service if it could rein in social media addiction for young people, the inspiration behind legislation it has approved and sent to Gov. Glenn Youngkin for his consideration.

Diode Ventures, a Kansas-based company, recently submitted plans to county Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors for rezone 515 acres approximately 20 miles east of Richmond in order to create a datacenter campus named Roxbury Technology Park.

Lt. Gov Winsome Sears, who is running for the Republican nomination to succeed term-limited  Gov. Glenn Youngkin, may have a primary fight June 17, now...

Loudoun County, VA (March 14, 2025) - The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) is investigating an armed robbery that occurred this morning, Friday, March 14, 2025, at a convenience store in Leesburg.

A bill to boost higher education opportunities for prisoners cleared Virginia’s legislature with bipartisan backing and could soon be signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. 

The Department of Government Efficiency, commonly referred to as DOGE, has a storied history that began under President Barack Obama as an initiative to enhance government operations.

Arlington Public Schools officials have said that they do not plan to close any elementary schools in the near future due to excess capacity.

Monday marked the first day that Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates could deliver their collection of petition signatures to the state’s Board of Elections, which officially...

A recent decision by Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) to allocate $1.2 million for renovations to the third floor of its administration building has...

Arlington is currently on the hunt for its next-generation voting equipment. The question of when voters will be able use it is still open.

Stephen Miller-Pitts is making his second bid to unseat Republican Del. Carrie Coyner in the 75th House District, which includes parts of Chesterfield and...

The concept of unrestricted speech, often referred to as "free speech," is a cornerstone of Western society and, more specifically, the United States. For...

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...

In a highly contentious Senate vote earlier this week, all present Congressional Democrats stood united in opposition to the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a Republican-led bill aimed at barring transgender women and girls from participating in federally funded school athletic programs designated for female athletes.

The University of Virginia Board of Visitors has passed a resolution dissolving its Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Community Partnerships and ordering an audit of university policies and programs to ensure they are in compliance with the Equal Protection Clause of U.S. Constitution.

Loudoun County, VA (March 10, 2025): The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) has arrested a suspect following a child abduction in Ashburn on Sunday

As Virginia moves to limit social media access for minors under 16, a national child safety group is urging Gov. Glenn Youngkin to strengthen...