Loudoun County
- Will the Loudoun County BOS Do the Right Thing with the FY2025 Budget Surplus?
Last year in the December timeframe the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (BOS) quietly held a meeting to allocate surplus funding from the previous year’s budget. In that case, the subject was a surplus of $250M from the FY 2024 budget (June 2023 to June 2024). The meeting was publicized after the fact in a […]
- The Political Pendulum Swung Left
The political pendulum swings back and forth and Tuesday it swung hard infavor of the Democrat party. Democrats swept all three top spots inVirginia, aligning with a historical pattern dating back to 1976, where theCommonwealth votes for the opposition party to the party in the White House.This year was no exception but we take comfort […]
- Loudoun County Democratic Committee Under Criminal Investigation
The Loudoun County Democratic Committee is under criminal investigation for allegedly engaging in illegal fundraising activities in violation of Virginia Code § 18.2-340.36:1(A) — the state’s charitable gaming law. This statute is not vague: “No charitable gaming shall be conducted by, or for the benefit of, any organization that is established or conducted for the purpose of influencing elections
- Can farmland thrive with solar? This Virginia nonprofit is finding out.
More than a decade ago, residents of Loudoun County, Virginia, banded together to buy up treasured open space before it became a strip mall and housing development, donating the land to the Piedmont Environmental Council instead. The nonprofit has maintained it as a unique blend of cattle pasture, a nature preserve, and a community farm that donates its yield to a local food pantry.
- Va. school divisions (Loudoun, Essex, and Northumberland) repay nearly $30 million in misused special ed funds; one division disputes
Three school divisions charged with misusing federal funds intended for students with disabilities have made nearly $30 million in total repayments, according to the state Department of Education, which will be returned to the federal government. Still, one division is actively disputing the charge.
- Watershed mapping project shows rapid loss of forests, offers new view of Va.’s changing landscapes
Approximately 60% of Virginia is located inside the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and those communities now have access to an updated map that shows precisely how their landscapes are changing over time.
- Migration patterns have changed. In Virginia, most rural counties are seeing a large influx of young adults.
Pulaski county seems to be thriving in an age when talent is seen as the key to success and the labor pool is shrinking.
- Regulator approves electricity transmission line, towers in Alexandria to serve one data center
Bren Pointe residents in Fairfax County are closer to seeing steel transmission towers rise just outside their townhomes after Virginia’s regulators approved a new electricity line to serve a single planned commercial data center.
- Loudoun County neighbors fight proposed Dominion transmission lines for Data Center Alley
As the demand to pump power to energy-thirsty data centers concentrated in Northern Virginia swells, a debate about where to put towering high-powered transmission lines in populated areas has put one Loudoun County community on the defensive.
- Loudoun County Public School Board Hiding Behind Closed Doors When It Comes to Trans Issue
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) adopted Policy 8040, Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) adopted Policy 8040, RIGHTS OF TRANSGENDER AND GENDER-EXPANSIVE STUDENTS, on August 11, 2021, with the stated goal of ensuring transgender and gender-expansive students are treated fairly. But as with many policies aimed at protecting a specific group, critics argue it risks infringing on […]
- VHSL football schedules for 2025: Every game in the state listed
High school football kicks off Aug. 28. Here’s the schedule for every Virginia High School League team in the state. All schedules are subject to change. New to Cardinal News? We’re a nonprofit news organization without a paywall. Sign up for one of our free newsletters: The Daily All of our latest stories, plus public […]
- Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones puts children in danger of sexual abuse
Jay Jones, the Virginia Democrat candidate for Attorney General, took a stand in public against protecting children who are vulnerable. Jones, as a Virginia Delegate for 2020, voted against some mandatory reporting laws pertaining to sex crimes committed against minors. Jones voted for House bill 257, which removed the requirement that school principals report misdemeanor crime to law enforcement.
- Virginia job picture is ammunition for local Democrats in the heat of elections
Arlington’s Democratic leadership at the state and federal levels has ammunition from new data that shows an increase of Virginia’s unemployment claims. Rep. Don Beyer, D-8, seized on the figures released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics Friday. The data showed that Virginia had been the only state that recorded a statistically significant rise […]
- Education Department tells Fairfax County School Board to rescind transgender-inclusive policies
Fairfax County Public Schools and other Northern Virginia school districts are being pressured by the U.S. Department of Education to reverse their policies that support transgender children.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces U.S. Department of Education Action on Title IX Violations in Northern Virginia School Divisions
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) determined that the gender policies of five school divisions in Northern Virginia – Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Arlington County, Prince William County and the City of Alexandria – violate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The school […]
- Arlington Public Schools is Violating Title 9, discriminating against boys and girls in the public schools
Arlington Public Schools is discriminating against Boys and Girls in our Public School System.
- Who Stands With Our Children?
Conservatives recently celebrated, and rightfully so, as The University of Pennsylvania was forced to apologize for their role in elevating transgender swimmers over biological females. In February of 2025, Virginia conservatives celebrated as the Virginia High School League (VHSL) reversed their policy of allowing transgender female athletes (biological males) to compete directly with biologica
- Company seeks to overturn Va. Supreme Court’s rejection of toll increase request
Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II), which operates the private 14-mile Dulles Greenway toll road, is seeking to overturn a Virginia Supreme Court’s decision last week to reject the company’s request to hike the roadway’s toll rate.
- Public school enrollment continues to fall, including in Virginia
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 projections from the National Center for Education Statistics, public K-12 enrollment peaked at 50.8 million students in autumn 2019, but is expected to fall by nearly 4 million students to 46.9 million […]
- Wet spring keeps Virginia crops growing despite early summer’s blazing heat
This week Virginia has set new heat records and come close to beating old ones for this time of year. The Richmond airport recorded a temperature of 99 degrees at the hottest part of the day on Tuesday, Roanoke reached 99, and Alexandria reached 98. Those high temperatures come at a crucial time for many […]
- Democrat Congressional Candidates make their pitch for the successor to Gerry Connolly
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.
- Arlington man sentenced to nine years for domestic violence
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.
- Virginia doesn’t have statewide data center regulations. Localities are making their own rules.
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.
- Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, ICE, & Keeping You Safe
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.
- Loudoun County Failing to Equip Students for their Future
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 Obama in 2015. These changes have had lasting consequences for both high and low performing graduates. In response to ESSA, LCPS lowered graduation requirements including reducing the number of Standard of Learning […]
- Mike Chapman, Virginia’s Sheriff Keeping Streets Safe Through Enforcement of the Law
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 Loudoun County Teen Spoke Up About Locker Room Privacy. Now He’s Under Title IX Investigation.
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 formal Title IX investigation for alleged sexual harassment. The basis of the inquiry? A March incident—reported two months later on May 5—where the student, along with two male friends, expressed discomfort about sharing […]
- School Boards Are Failing Our Students, and Absenteeism Is Just the Symptom
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 funding is possibly threatened. When Governor Glenn Youngkin linked absenteeism rates to school performance metrics in the 2023–24 academic year, school systems quickly responded—not with improved discipline or engageme
- 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.
- 26 incumbent Va. House Democrats face no opponents, while Dems field challenges in all 100 races
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 Delegates have no challengers in this fall’s elections, either Republican or Independent, according to the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP). Filing deadline is June 17, the same day as the state primary […]
- Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office introduces Blue Envelope Program
Loudoun County, VA (May 9, 2025): The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is proud to announce the launch of the Blue Envelope Program,
- Students’ privacy is violated by virtue signaling
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.
- Virginia Governor Youngkin Vetoes HB2056, Upholds Election Integrity and Efficiency
Citing grave concerns for election integrity and efficient governance, Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed Virginia House Bill HB2056, a measure sponsored by Loudoun County Delegate Atoosa Reaser (D-Sterling). Republicans applauded the governor’s decision, arguing that the bill would have introduced unnecessary administrative burdens and potential risks to the security and fairness of Virginia’s electi
- 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.
- In deepening Va. GOP crisis, Reid accuses Youngkin PAC of extortion. Is a legal battle ahead?
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.
- Loudoun County School Board Approves School Renamings, Sparking Debate Over $1.2 Million Taxpayer Cost defended by Melinda Mansfield
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 million and $1.25 million. The initiative, aimed at addressing historical ties to slavery and the Confederacy, has drawn both support and sharp criticism, particularly over its financial impact and priorities amidst […]
- Suhas Subramanyam, blasts data centers while raking in the cash from tech companies that own them
He talks tough about big tech, but he’s betting on their servers.
- Cybersecurity Pro Junaid Khan Jumps Into Virginia House Race, District 27
Laser‑Focused on Families, Economic Growth, Community Safety and Delivering Results‑Driven Governance.
- 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.
- Loudoun County Board of Supervisors ratifies collective bargaining agreement with SEIU
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,
- Loudoun Board of Supervisors Revises Rules of Order, Limits Freedom of Speech
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has adopted revisions to its Rules or Order (PDF) designed to streamline Board meetings.
- Ommair Butt running for House of Delegates District 26
PRESS RELEASE from Ommair for VirginiaLoudoun County, Virginia – Ommair Butt, Republican candidate for Virginia State Delegate in the 26th District of Loudoun County, is committed to preserving the core values that make Loudoun a thriving and prosperous community. Focused on fiscal responsibility, economic growth, education reform, and public safety, Ommair aims to ensure Loudoun remains […]
- Scott Pio Declares Candidacy for Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia
Scott Pio, a dedicated family man and seasoned political organizer, today announced his candidacy for Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV).
- Loudoun County Supervisors shake up data centre regulations
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.
- Limiting children’s social media access: a worthy notion with tremendous practical challenges
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.
- Armed Robbery at Leesburg Convenience Store
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.
- The Evolution of DOGE: From Obama’s Creation to Suhas Subramanyam’s Opposition
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.
- Loudoun County Public Schools Allocates $1.2 Million for Admin Building Renovations Amid Crumbling School Infrastructure
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 sparked concern among parents, teachers, and community members. The move comes at a time when schools like Guilford Elementary are grappling with severe infrastructure issues, including mold, outdated classrooms, and deteriorating […]
- 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 that embodies the spirit of introspection and renewal. The observance of Ramadan and of Lent both serve aspoignant reminders of the importance of compassion, generosity, and unity in our lives. During […]