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Mayor Bowser Launches Talent Capital, First-of-its-Kind Regional Workforce and Economic Development Initiative

Mayor Bowser Launches Talent Capital, First-of-its-Kind Regional Workforce and Economic Development Initiative

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, workforce and economic development leaders, as well as employer, higher education, and nonprofit partners across the District and Greater Washington region unveiled the Talent Capital initiative, a...

Owner:  American Government
Mayor Bowser Launches Talent Capital, First-of-its-Kind Regional Workforce and Economic Development Initiative

Mayor Bowser Launches Talent Capital, First-of-its-Kind Regional Workforce and Economic Development Initiative

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, workforce and economic development leaders, as well as employer, higher education, and nonprofit partners across the District and Greater Washington region unveiled the Talent Capital initiative, a...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Wes Moore Names Professor Thomas Miller ‘Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay’

Governor Wes Moore Names Professor Thomas Miller ‘Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay’

October 1, 2025 Maryland DNR Secretary Josh Kurtz and Governor Wes Moore present the Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay citation to Professor Thomas Miller. Photo by Polly Irungu, Office of the Governor. Governor Wes Moore has commissioned Solomons...

Owner:  American Government
October 1, 2025 - Attorney General Miyares Sues Zillow and Redfin in Virginia Over Unlawful Agreement Not to Compete

October 1, 2025 - Attorney General Miyares Sues Zillow and Redfin in Virginia Over Unlawful Agreement Not to Compete

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Shaun...

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Economic slowdown expected to hit central Virginia amidst government shutdown, economists say

Economic slowdown expected to hit central Virginia amidst government shutdown, economists say

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - As those impacted by the government shutdown wait, their paychecks at the mercy of politicians, economists worry this government shutdown could have widespread damage. Neil Williamson is the President of the Free...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
Virginia Governor Hopeful Promises to Handcuff ICE, Yet Police Union Backs Her - Huh?!?!

Virginia Governor Hopeful Promises to Handcuff ICE, Yet Police Union Backs Her - Huh?!?!

RICHMOND, VA- In what can be described as sheer defiance of the interests of its members, the Virginia Police Benevolent Association split its endorsements ahead of the upcoming November elections, throwing its support behind left-wing Democrat...

Owner:  Kyle S. Reyes
Virginia to raise minimum passing scores for SOL testing

Virginia to raise minimum passing scores for SOL testing

(WSET) — The Virginia Department of Education has announced that they are raising the minimum passing scores for the math and reading SOL tests. Many school divisions have been discussing this recent change during the school board meetings. The...

Owner:  Smith Family
Virginia Raises Bar for Student Proficiency Standards

Virginia Raises Bar for Student Proficiency Standards

THE CENTER SQUARE — Virginia students will soon face tougher requirements on state tests. The Board of Education voted last week to raise the cut scores that decide whether a student is considered proficient on Standards of Learning exams....

Owner:  Tom Davis
Virginia man arrested, accused of abduction after kids escape hotel room A Woodbridge man was arrested after two kids, whom he is accused of abducting,escaped from a hotel room in Stafford County, Virginia.
Government shutdown leaves Great Falls Park closed, visitors find other ways in

Government shutdown leaves Great Falls Park closed, visitors find other ways in

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — In Northern Virginia, we saw clear impacts of the federal government shutdown just minutes outside the nation's capital. If you want to drive into Great Falls Park in McLean, you’ll have to compete for a parking spot...

Owner:  Smith Family
Government shutdown delays key monthly jobs report at a pivotal moment for the U.S. economy
Virginia was God’s wonderful surprise for me

Virginia was God’s wonderful surprise for me

Only God would have orchestrated this meeting in the middle of a street in the United States of America. I still marvel. I smile with profound joy at the thought of how I met this Lutheran pastor in Virginia. I believe this has got to do with the...

Owner:  Murdoch Family
Virginia debuts long-awaited public safety building

Virginia debuts long-awaited public safety building

VIRGINIA, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A new public safety building has been a long time coming for the city of Virginia. “Behind me, behind all of us, is the people’s building. This is your building,” said Virginia’s Mayor Larry Cuffe, who led a...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
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