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At 16, I found my voice testifying at a public hearing
This summer, GGWash has been fortunate to host four interns in college and high school, all of whom have worked closely with our policy team. Working with them has been a full-circle moment for me as this Monday, July 22, is exactly twenty years since I first testified at a public hearing. (Another entry for the ongoing series on what a dork I was.)
Muslims stand up in protest against gender ideology in Fairfax County’s public schools
This week, at Fairfax County, Virginia’s school board meeting, the Muslim community made a stand against gender ideology and sexually explicit materials in public schools. Thoraia Hussein, a mother of six children who attend the district’s public schools, spoke at the dais to school board members in front of an unusually packed auditorium. Among the […]
Mercatus Center Study Documents Progress on Housing Reform
A new Mercatus Center study documents encouraging progress on housing reform so far this year. The scope and pace of reform is greater than last year, which was covered in Mercatus's previous survey (which I discussed here). Here is a summary by authors Eli Kahn and Salim Furth:. Last year,...
Nissan drivers could be owed cash from $5m pot in lawsuit over gas tanks but manufacturer claims it’s done nothing wrong
NISSAN drivers may be able to claim cash following a $5 million lawsuit brought against the manufacturer. Seven drivers from Florida, Texas, Colorado, and Maryland sued the company after experiencing faulty fuel pumps on their Titan XD trucks. The trucks, purchased between 2016 and 2019, allegedly contained defective fuel injection...
ManTech Awarded Spot on $8B FBI IT Services BPA
ManTech has secured a spot on an $8 billion contract from the FBI to enhance digital modernization. Under the second iteration of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Information Technology Supplies and Support Services blanket purchase agreement contract, ManTech plans to implement IT services ranging from AI, cognitive cyber, intelligent systems engineering and mission IT, the Herndon, Virginia-based company announced on Monday.
New ‘pop-up archaeology’ exhibit this week tells the tale of Alexandria’s buried ships
A new pop-up exhibit in Old Town will highlight one of the most exciting archeological discoveries in recent Alexandria history — a set of 18th-century ships buried to lay the foundation of the waterfront. The new windowfront display at the corner of The Strand and Pioneer Mill Way opened...
Virginia Dream FC soccer team wins another championship
The Virginia Dream FC soccer team, on the heels of becoming the United Premier Soccer League’s DMV South Conference playoff champions, also won another recent title. The Dream, based in Falls Church, defeated the host Annapolis Blues, 2-0, to win the men’s National Premier Soccer League’s Mid-Atlantic Conference crown. The win came after the Dream earned a 3-2 comeback victory over Alexandria Reds Pro in a semifinal match.
$1,000,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold at Quincy’s in Gaithersburg
A $1,000,000 winning Mega Millions lottery ticket was sold on Thursday, July 18, at Quincy’s (616 Quince Orchard R) in Gaithersburg. The ticket remains unclaimed as of Monday, July 22. Quincy’s is a local bar and grille that offers a variety of American dishes, including wings, burgers, and pizzas....
Skyzone abruptly closes Sterling trampoline park
Well, that didn’t take long. It was just last week that The Burn reported how the Skyzone indoor trampoline park in Sterling was going to be moving locations. Now, the Sterling park has shut down — effective yesterday — Sunday, July 21. An announcement on social media...
Elected officials push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of the state's congressional delegation want a new pilot program allowing people to file their federal taxes for free to come to Virginia. And officials in Richmond want it, too. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is among the signatories of a letter that asks Governor Glenn Youngkin to support a new...
Virginia 2024 tax holiday: Here's what you can buy tax-free
VIRGINIA, USA — Virginia's annual 3-day retail sales tax holiday will start next week from August 2 to August 4. In 2023, the Virginia General Assembly reinstated the annual 3-day retail sales tax holiday to run during the first Friday in August ahead of the new school. This year's...
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