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Summer campers sit tall in the saddle at a unique Virginia program
Summer camp experiences let kids make friends, learn new skills and have fun. And the sessions at Cloverleaf Equine Center in Clifton, Virginia, this summer are providing those experiences in a special setting for kids with a range of disabilities. On Tuesday, Operations Director Christina Germinario stood at the center...
Prologis Requests New Zoning for NoVA Data Center Development
Prologis Inc. has filed for special exceptions to convert warehouses into data centers in Sterling, Virginia. The logistics giant is seeking permission for extra density above what the existing zoning allows for data centers at 42121 and 45181 Global Plaza, reported the Washington Business Journal. San Francisco-based Prologis’ property comprises...
JUST IN: Temporary homeless shelter to open in Reston next week
Fairfax County is moving ahead with plans to open a temporary overflow shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Reston. After weeks of planning, the shelter is officially scheduled to open at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 29 in the North County Human Services Center (1850 Cameron Glen Drive), the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced today (Tuesday).
Illegal Immigrant Hiding Out In Maryland Apprehended By Federal Authorities: ICE
Deportation officers from Enforcement and Removal Operations Baltimore apprehended a 35-year-old fugitive last month in Lanham who was in the country illegally and was wanted back home, according to officials from ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) team. The Colombian was arrested in September 2011 and charged with attempted aggravated...
St. Mary's EMS Chief Accused Of Tampering With Narcotics Boxes, Vials Of Fentanyl: Sheriff
Thomas Patrick Raley, the Chief of Emergency Medical Services for the St. Mary's County government has been identified as the person responsible for tampering with narcotics boxes in Southern Maryland, authorities announced. An investigation was launched in St. Mary's County last week after the agency reported suspected tampering with the...
Lusby Community Gathers For Vigil Of Local Teen And Suicide Prevention
LUSBY, Md. – Families came out to remember Jaden Simpson, a 15 year old, who took his life on July 7, 2024. On Thursday, July 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Basketball Court & Garden inside the Chesapeake Ranch Club, a suicide prevention and vigil was held. While it was a somber event, the theme was “let your light shine.”
Announcing Josh Summits has joined Team FXBG Leading Economic Development and Tourism
Meeting Josh is a pleasure; his style is relaxed and approachable. He is an outdoorsman at heart, but more of a city slicker in practice. Josh has spent fifteen years working in urban redevelopment, community revitalization, and economic development. Now we welcome him, as the Director of Fredericksburg’s Economic Development and Tourism Team, beginning mid-August.
Governor signs measures to ensure higher education funding for military dependents for next two years
“We are grateful that the governor and General Assembly agreed to provide funding in the state’s budget to help Virginia’s public colleges and universities offset the cost of VMSDEP for the next two years,” said VCCS Chancellor David Dore. “Until now, there had been no state appropriation to compensate our institutions of higher education for the cost of the tuition they are required to waive.”
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