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Saturday, May 3, 2025

Loudoun County Public Schools won’t sign federal anti-discrimination certification forms. Here’s why.

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. 

Fluoride spike at Richmond water plant reignites calls for regional management

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.

Governor Glenn Youngkin Breaks Ground on New River Valley Rail Project

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. 

Arlington County

Arlington performing arts groups concerned about new county fees

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

Police say student who made threats was armed with knives at school

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

Arlington schools could be closed down if they can’t accommodate more elementary school students

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

Boeing Announcing HQ Relocation

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Boeing became the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus' first foundational partner in 2021 to broaden its technology focus across Aerospace & Defense applications, bolstering Virginia as a global innovation hub.

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