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Dec 13, 2023

Controversial Data Center Plan Passes In Prince William County After 27-Hour Hearing

The Digital Gateway project will put millions of square feet of data center buildings adjacent to Manassas Battlefield National Park and Conway-Robinson State Forest.

Jun 08, 2023

Amazon Has Spent $52 Billion And Counting On Northern Virginia Data Centers

The tech behemoth released new figures on the economic and social impact of data centers in the commonwealth on Wednesday.

May 11, 2023

New Poll Finds Strong Support For National Parks Amid Data Center Fight

The National Parks Conservation Association poll did not ask about the economic benefits of data centers, which local officials argue are significant.

Nov 23, 2022

Prince William County Employees Now Have Collective Bargaining Rights

Under the new ordinance, more than 4,000 county employees – including law enforcement and firefighters – will be eligible to bargain over increased pay and benefits.

Nov 11, 2022

‘She Was Willing To Learn Us’: Behind Democrats’ Victory In Virginia’s 7th Congressional District

“More Democrats across the nation should study how she did this,” said one expert of Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s win in Virginia’s 7th congressional district.

Nov 03, 2022

Prince William County Supervisors Approve Plan To Allow Data Centers Near Manassas Battlefield

The supervisors approved a controversial amendment to the county’s comprehensive plan after a marathon 14-hour public hearing.

Sep 07, 2022

Former Prince William County Election Official Indicted On Corruption Charges

Michele White, the former county registrar, faces two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge.

Sep 05, 2022

A Teenager In Prince William County Is Dead After Being Shot At By Police

The family of 19-year-old Jaiden Malik Carter claims police didn’t allow the teenager a chance to surrender to them.

Dec 16, 2021

Voting Materials Must Be Available In Spanish In Prince George’s, Prince William Counties

The federal determination underscores how fast the Latino population is growing in the D.C. region.

Jul 21, 2021

Prince William County Is Considering Plans To Create A New Mental Health Crisis Center

Advocates and officials say the county’s existing mental health infrastructure has struggled to deal with increased demand during the pandemic.

 
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