FILE - Cars drive past data centers, July 16, 2023, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

• “Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin launches new conservative policy group.” — CBS News • “Virginia primary sets stage for competitive midterm elections.” — WTOP • “Virginia banned phones for every K-12 student, all day long: here’s what changed and why it matters.” — WSLS • “‘No drama’ in Northern Virginia’s 2026 primary elections.” — […]

• “Virginia girds for data center-focused House races.” — E&E News by Politico • “VDH investigating dengue virus in Northern Virginia, first-ever documented case of virus being acquired locally.” — WSLS • “​​Gov. Spanberger opens applications for new Virginia corrections advisory council.” — WCYB • “Petersburg area residents fight back against data centers.” — The […]

A Northern Virginia court in June rejected social media efforts to damage the reputation of a teacher and parent, awarding them more than $1 million in combined damages. Robert Rigby Jr., a longtime educator and advocate for LGBTQ+ students, said after the leader of conservative political action committee Virginia Project posted unfounded accusations that he […]

• “What’s on the minds of Virginia voters ahead of the August primary election?” — WTOP • “Equipment donations from Northern Virginia are making a difference at Southwest fire departments.” — Cardinal News • “Indigenous food program to bring culturally appropriate lunches to Virginia schools.” — VPM • “Arlington’s ban on gas leaf blowers earns […]

Civil rights complaints filed in Virginia and other states allege that Greystar, a national apartment management company, has violated fair housing laws by rejecting prospective tenants that use housing vouchers to help pay their rent.  An investigation by nonprofit watchdog Housing Rights Initiative found over 100 instances where properties managed by Greystar in Virginia, Maryland, […]