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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.

From the top down, Virginia’s 2025 elections are packed with contenders

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.

Casino

Petersburg Casino begin $1.4B construction

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.

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.

Phyllis Randall blocks Loudoun Board from taking a stand on Tysons casino, despite fact Loudoun has commented on issues in Fairfax and West Virginia

Despite receiving 5,000 letters from Loudoun residents opposed to a gambling casino in Tysons, plus a letter from 33 prominent Loudoun businesses, civic leaders and...

Fairfax County Casino Bill advanced by Senate Subcommittee

The Virginia Senate is once again moving forward with a bill that would allow Fairfax County to be eligible for a gambling facility. The gaming...

The unions will rally in support of the casino and entertainment district at Tysons

A coalition of unions including the Northern Virginia AFL-CIO and Fairfax County Federation of Teachers will gather outside of the Fairfax County Government Center on Tuesday to show their support for a Tysons Entertainment District Casino, led by President Virginia Diamond.

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