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School Leaders Face Tough Questions on Spending and School Safety

July 3, 2026

A recent letter to Loudoun County’s school superintendent highlights growing concerns about how public money is being used. The letter, sent by House committee members after a heated meeting, asks tough questions about the spending habits of the school’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office. One

politics

Education Probe Targets Maryland School Rules on Transgender Students

June 24, 2026

The U. S. Department of Education has begun investigations into three Maryland school districts—Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Frederick County—and the state education agency. The inquiry follows complaints that local policies may violate Title IX, a federal law banning sex‑based discrimination in

environment

Big Energy Moves and Climate Challenges in Virginia

June 1, 2026

The state is seeing a major shake‑up as Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy plan to merge, creating the biggest utility in America. A local nonprofit warns that this deal could favor corporate profits over customers, especially as it aims to power the massive energy demands of AI data centers. Mea

politics

AI Power Needs: Who Pays the Bill?

May 19, 2026

The debate about artificial intelligence often focuses on chips, software and security. A less discussed but crucial element is electricity. Data centers that run AI models need huge amounts of power, and building the physical infrastructure to deliver it can shape a nation’s industrial future. The

environment

Data Centers in Virginia: A Hidden Health Cost

April 18, 2026

Virginia hosts the world’s biggest cluster of data centers, a stretch known as “Data Center Alley. ” The region grew because it sits close to Washington, D. C. , offers cheap land, and has long‑standing tax breaks. Today, most of these facilities are in Loudoun, Prince William and Fairfax counties,

business

University Sells Ashburn Campus to Boost Future Plans

March 3, 2026

George Washington University has sold its Ashburn, Virginia campus to a buyer whose name remains private. The sale was announced by the university’s president in a letter that highlighted the deal as “very favorable. ” Because of a confidentiality clause, no details about the price or other condi

weather

Chilly Weather Puts a Pause on School in Northern Virginia

January 28, 2026

Northern Virginia's schools are taking a break due to icy roads. Many school districts have decided to close their doors for a day. This includes Stafford, Spotsylvania, Loudoun, Arlington, Fauquier, and Prince William counties. Fairfax County joined the list later, announcing their schools will als

politics

Locker Room Debate: Schools, Students, and the Law

December 9, 2025

The U. S. Department of Justice has taken a stand against a Virginia school board. They say the board is violating students' rights. The issue? A policy allowing a transgender student to use the boys' locker room. Some boys complained. The school board punished them. Now, the Justice Department says

weather

Chilly Start to December: What to Expect in the DC Area

December 1, 2025

The DC area is bracing for a cold and windy start to December. Wind chills will drop to the 20s in the morning and hover in the 30s during the afternoon on Monday. As the day turns into night, light snow might make an appearance. Some parts of Virginia and Maryland could see a bit of snow, but in D

politics

Virginia's Big Blue Shift: What Happened and Why?

November 5, 2025

Virginia's political landscape turned a deeper shade of blue this election. Democrats not only kept their majority in the House of Delegates but also expanded it. They now hold over 60 seats, up from 51. This change shows a clear shift in voter preferences. Experts say this shift is partly due to p