Report finds no 'data center effect' on national housing market despite local fluctuation
The National Association of Realtors has released a new data center report demonstrating minimal correlation between data center sprawl and housing growth.
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367 stories since December 31, 2024.
Tuesday, September 15
State police seek two suspects in overpass rock-throwing at Dulles Greenway
Virginia State Police have released surveillance stills of two suspects wanted for throwing rocks over an overpass in Leesburg on Sept. 7, with at least one hitting a passing car.
Sunday, September 13
BOS Approves $7 Million for Attainable Rental Housing
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved more than $7 million in loans and pre-development funding for attainable rental housing projects in Ashburn and Middleburg. The Board approved a total of $7,070,124 for SCG Development…
Thursday, September 10
Rep. Subramanyam announces national data center plan in Ashburn
Substantial reform may be on the horizon for Ashburn’s “Data Center Alley,” Prince William County and accompanying jurisdictions regarding the future of data centers.
Monday, August 31
Just Say No - Middleburg Town Council Report
A month after moving toward rooftop dining by permit, the Planning Commission reversed itself on August 24 after residents and a shop owner asked it to ban new ones. The Fun Shop's rooftop will still…
Friday, August 28
10 Northern Virginia hikers remain missing near China-Nepal border amid massive floods
A group of 10 Northern Virginia hikers went missing earlier this week during a religious pilgrimage near the China-Nepal border – an area decimated by flooding – prompting local outreach and mobilization from Nepalese community organizers.
Thursday, August 27
LCPS outperforms statewide averages
Loudoun County Public Schools students outperformed statewide averages in every subject area on the 2026 Standards of Learning tests, while continuing to make gains in several key subjects, according to results released Aug. 25 by the…
Tuesday, August 25
Loudoun County to host open houses on data center standards in September
Loudoun County will hold two open houses in September in relation to phase two of the Data Center Standards and Locations planning and zoning project.
Sunday, August 23
Local Artists Invited to Participate in Annual “Art in Your Yard” Event
The Town of Leesburg’s Commission on Public Art (COPA) invites residents and artists to take part in this year’s Art in Your Yard event on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year’s event will coincide with the Leesburg…
Saturday, August 22
LCAS Hosts Annual “Clear the Shelters” Event Aug. 28 – 30
For anyone thinking about adding a four-legged—or perhaps smaller, furrier or even feathered—member to the family, this may be the weekend to do it. Loudoun County Animal Services will waive adoption fees for all available pets Aug. 28–30…
Friday, August 7
Army completes purchase of Middleburg Training Center; community concerns persist
Following the Thursday finalization of the U.S. Army’s acquisition of the Middleburg Training Center for its “Old Guard” Caisson Detachment, equestrians, citizens and local leaders herded into the town’s community center to share their…
Thursday, August 6
Sen. Perry urges special session on NextEra-Dominion merger; governor intervenes in review process
Sen. Russet Perry, a Democrat representing parts of Fauquier and Loudoun counties, called Wednesday for a special session of the General Assembly to extend the timeline for Virginia to review the proposed NextEra-Dominion Energy merger.
Tuesday, August 4
BREAKING: Ollivant, Beckwith prevail in 7th and 10th District GOP primaries; Mizusawa claims Senate nomination
Republicans Doug Ollivant and Dave Beckwith have won their party’s nominations for Northern Virginia’s 7th and 10th Congressional Districts, respectively, with Bert Mizusawa securing the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. Sen. Mark…
Ollivant, Beckwith claim GOP nods in two Northern Virginia congressional districts
Incumbent Democrats in Virginia’s 7th and 10th congressional districts now know who they’ll be squaring-off against in November’s midterms.
U.S. Army to host town hall about Middleburg Training Center acquisition
The U.S. Army will host a town hall Thursday in Middleburg as it moves forward with its acquisition of the Middleburg Training Center.
‘Concrete jungle’: As Amazon details plans for new Ashburn data centers, some residents are fed up
Amazon has filed an application to transform George Washington University’s campus in Loudoun County into new data centers, a proposal that’s drawn pushback from residents and an elected official.
Friday, July 31
The Answer Is Rain - Middleburg Town Council Report
On July 23 Council made water conservation mandatory, starting the next day, until it votes to lift it. The wells kept dropping under voluntary limits, and the Town now has to find more water.…
Wednesday, July 29
‘People movers’ out, more parking in: Trump announces $22.5B Dulles makeover
Washington Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia, the main long-distance gateway to the nation’s capital, is set to receive a multi-billion-dollar makeover.
Monday, July 27
UPDATE: Ashburn shooting victim is wife of NFL coordinator Eric Bieniemy; son charged with malicious wounding
The victim of a Sunday night shooting in Loudoun County was NFL coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s wife, according to ESPN.com, and one of the couple’s sons has been arrested in the incident.
Friday, July 24
Montgomery County purchases White’s Ferry for $1.5M in hopes of resuming service across the Potomac River
Montgomery County in Maryland will be buying the White’s Ferry for $1.5 million from its owner Chuck Kuhn, officials announced in a Friday news conference. It will include approximately 2.5 acres of riverfront land, a store, a ferry ramp…
Thursday, July 23
Montgomery County reaches deal with White’s Ferry owner Chuck Kuhn
Montgomery County officials have reached a deal with the owner of White’s Ferry to acquire the ferry operations and the dock area on the Maryland side in Poolesville, sources familiar with the deal told WTOP.
Where's the beef? Thanks to Ovoka Farm, it's at the Fauquier Food Bank
Fauquier’s prestigious Ovoka Farm donated over 900 pounds of Wagyu beef to the Fauquier Food Bank Tuesday, increasing access to high-quality meat for Fauquier families struggling to put food on the table.
Wednesday, July 22
Man arrested in Lowe’s Island abduction attempt; held on immigration detainer
Detectives have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with a July 15 attempted abduction along a walking trail in Lowes Island.
QTS Data Centers to be title partner of future Northern Virginia Science Center in Loudoun
The Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation announced on Tuesday QTS Data Centers as a title partner of the future Northern Virginia Science Center in Loudoun County, bolstered by a $1 million gift to the Launch the Future Campaign.
Tuesday, July 21
Warner, Subramanayam talk issues from Rappahannock’s courthouse to Iran
Democratic lawmakers U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam discussed issues as local as the Rappahannock County courthouse construction project and as global as the Iran War Saturday during a campaign stop from Big Washington to…