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.…
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Friday, July 31
Thursday, July 30
A report warned of health risks from a Loudoun County data center. Regulators moved fast to push back
Virginia's environmental regulator challenged a report on pollution from a self-powered Loudoun County data center. A Politico investigation found the agency's pushback echoed talking points from the data center company itself.
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.
Tuesday, July 28
Brentsville Residents Rally Against Aboveground Route for Nokesville 230k Transmission Line
The Civic Association of Brentsville & Surrounding Communities (CABSA) held a rally, Thursday, at Patriot High School, protesting the Nokesville-Bristow 230kV transmission line.
Slug lines coming to I-66 corridor this September
The community-organized carpooling tradition known as slugging will soon expand to one of Fairfax County’s busiest commuting corridors.
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.
94-Year-Old Killed, Tractor-Trailer Driver Charged After Prince William County Crash
A driver was killed after a tractor-trailer swerved into oncoming traffic on a Prince William County road.
Saturday, July 25
Fredericksburg woman killed in Fairfax Station motorcycle crash
A 39-year-old Fredericksburg woman died in a July 23 motorcycle crash in Fairfax Station.
Friday, July 24
Man Sentenced In Rape, Sexual Assault Of Springfield Woman
Springfield man sentenced to 70 years after pleading guilty in rape, sexual assault and body concealment case involving Fayra Bonilla-Rubi.
High-speed chase from Fairfax to Prince William leads to trooper injury, teen's arrest
A state trooper suffered minor injuries and a Maryland teen was arrested after a Wednesday morning pursuit that started in Springfield, weaved through Prince William County and ended in a crash on Interstate 95.
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.
Prince William Supervisors Advance Plans for Nearly 4,000 New Homes in Rural West
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday voted to initiate – albeit not yet approve – two sprawling comprehensive plan amendments that would bring nearly 4,000 new homes to western Prince William County. Sébastien Kraft 19…
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.
Prince William Supervisors Shoot Down Two Proposed Lines for Nokesville to Bristow Transmission Project
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution effectively eliminating the “blue” and “light blue” routes for Dominion Energy’s pending …
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…
Ornery Beer Company to close Fairfax City pub, keep Herndon location
Ornery Beer Company is downsizing, sacrificing its Fairfax city restaurant to focus on ensuring the future of its other locations.
Monday, July 20
Alexandria man faces nearly 200 charges in spree of thefts from gym parking lots
An Alexandria man faces nearly 200 criminal charges after a months-long investigation into a series of larcenies from vehicles parked at fitness centers across Fairfax County and neighboring jurisdictions.
Flashback Monday: Reston Design, By The Book
V. v. exciting news for lovers of antique design trends, like "books." Our favorite correspondent: The Peasant From Less Sought After South Reston, discovered that a 1960s-era book on home decorating included an entire section on…
Fairfax County to start rounding cash totals after Mint stops penny production
Fairfax County leaders last week approved a plan to round cash transaction totals up or down to the nearest nickel, a step that comes in response to the lack of new penny coins being produced.
Sunday, July 19
Justice department confirms federal election monitors for Fairfax, Prince William
Federal election monitors for Fairfax and Prince William counties in Virginia's Aug. 4 primaries were confirmed Monday by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Saturday, July 18
Fauquier church rector resigns amid allegations of inappropriate behavior
Jonathan Adams, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Upperville, is resigning amid allegations of inappropriate behavior with minors.