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Feb 20, 2024

Supreme Court Declines To Take Fairfax Magnet School Admissions Case

The nation’s highest court allowed an appellate court ruling upholding the policy to stand, effectively ending a three-year legal battle.

Jan 22, 2024

Youngkin Advances Virginia Law Enforcement Standards Delayed Since 2021

The regulations expand the reasons law enforcement officers can lose certification for misconduct.

Jan 09, 2024

D.C.-Area School Districts Among Electric Bus Pioneers

Fairfax County and Montgomery County will get dozens of new zero-emission electric school buses thanks to federal grants.

Jan 05, 2024

By 2035, All New Cars In D.C. Have To Be Zero-Emission

New emissions standards will help usher in an EV era. Eleven years from now, you won’t be able to buy a new gas-powered car in the D.C. region.

Dec 28, 2023

Time To Recycle Your Dried-Out Christmas Tree. Here’s How To Do It In 2024

It’s time to get rid of that desiccated tree before it becomes a fire hazard. Plus, where to get free mulch!

Dec 20, 2023

Five Things You Can Do To Help Save Local Forests

Forests in the region are failing to regenerate, risking widespread forest loss. You can help reverse the trend.

Dec 13, 2023

Virginia Officials Announce A Major Deal To Bring The Capitals And Wizards To Potomac Yard

Virginia officials and Monumental Sports, the teams’ owners, announced the deal at a press conference Wednesday morning.

Dec 08, 2023

Federal Telework Policies Could Hurt D.C. Region’s Transit System, But Attract Younger And Diverse Employees

The survey’s preliminary results hint at the rippling consequences – and high stakes – of the federal government’s position on allowing remote work.

Nov 29, 2023

Chesapeake Bay Shows Smallest Dead Zone Ever Recorded

Low-oxygen areas in the bay were the smallest they’ve been since monitoring began in 1985, suggesting efforts to cut pollution are working.

Nov 29, 2023

Alexandria Lawmakers Unanimously Vote To Eliminate Single-Family-Only Zoning, In Bid To Boost Housing Supply

The vote is part of a wider package of zoning proposals dubbed “Zoning For Housing,” aimed at expanding the city’s housing supply. 

 
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