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Two Students Bypass International Bottlenecks, Deliver Direct Food Aid to Cuba
‘Hunger should never be political.’
‘Hunger should never be political.’
Virginia School Divisions, Municipalities Face 25% Electric Bill Spike
Residential bills are shielded under the new budget, but local tax hikes to cover the public sector could pass some of the burden down to residents.
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Broad Relief for Virginia Families Coming July 1
From rent, paychecks, and medical bills to boosted school funding, here's how the new budget could impact everyday costs.
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$207B Virginia Budget with Landmark Data Center Tax
How a new tech industry tax shields local homeowners from school and transit hikes across Northern Virginia
How a new tech industry tax shields local homeowners from school and transit hikes across Northern Virginia
Judicial Standoff: Virginia Gun Law
Virginia judge's preliminary injunction halts state's new restrictions on semi-automatic firearms days before they were set to take effect.
Virginia judge's preliminary injunction halts state's new restrictions on semi-automatic firearms days before they were set to take effect.
Mahjong Revival Builds Community at Ono Brewing
A former biology teacher creates an unexpected hub for the fast-growing game of Mahjong, drawing hundreds of players into classes, leagues, and social play.
A former biology teacher creates an unexpected hub for the fast-growing game of Mahjong, drawing hundreds of players into classes, leagues, and social play.
Vienna Scouts Unearth Enslaved Legacy at Moorefield
Intimate moments pressed into clay revealed 250 years later.
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Virginia Lawmakers Scrutinize NextEra's $66.8B Acquisition of Dominion Energy
Energy Commission evaluates ratepayer protections, regulatory oversight and clean-energy compliance at June 9 briefing.
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Lift Me Up Derby Raises Over $15,000
Great Falls Rotary Club event raises money for therapeutic riding, sees 20% growth while honoring the derby’s late founder.
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School Board Directs Fiscal Guide Amid $30M Budget Shortfall
Superintendent to consolidate FCPS financial rules into a single public-facing guide.
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