Posts Tagged Northern Virginia
The fans and critics of Virginia data centers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 25, 2023
Northern Virginia is the global hub of data centers. But Michael Pope tells us that notoriety is causing friction in some communities.
Home prices are outpacing wages in northern Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 25, 2023
Northern Virginia is often seen as the economic powerhouse of the state. But as Michael Pope reports, the housing crunch is causing a problem.
The Impact of an All NOVA Democratic Ticket This Fall
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 9, 2021
Democrats are heading into the fall campaign cycle with a ticket full of northern Virginia candidates. Michael Pope reports that might shape the election dynamics.
“The hardest decision I’ve ever made…” Why One Northern Virginia Official Says More Time is Needed
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 11, 2020
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Virginia may be on the verge of opening back up for business, at least most of Virginia. The governor is now moving toward a regional approach. Michael Pope reports.
Shopping Carts Are a Problem in Northern Virginia, and One Lawmaker Wants to Fix That
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 3, 2020
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Lawmakers are taking action aimed at removing abandoned shopping carts from creeks in Northern Virginia. Although, it could end up allowing a local government near you to take action. Michael Pope reports.
Democrats Now Reign Supreme in Northern Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 6, 2019
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Tuesday’s election swept Democrats into power in both chambers of the General Assembly. But, it also wiped Republicans off the map in Northern Virginia. Michael Pope has details.
Proposal for ICE Juvenile Center in Northern Virginia Meets Opposition
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 13, 2019
The Trump administration wants to build a new detention center for children in Northern Virginia. And, the idea isn’t all that popular in the region. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Tech Selects a Different Site for Its NOVA Innovation Campus
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 10, 2019
Tech’s Innovation Campus in Alexandria is just south of Amazon’s proposed headquarters site in Arlington. (Credit: Virginia Tech)
Virginia Tech is going back to the drawing board with a new graduate school campus in Northern Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Northern Virginia is No Longer a Republican Stronghold
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 7, 2018
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Northern Virginia was once a bastion of economic conservatism. But now, as Michael Pope reports, the region has only one elected Republican official at the state or federal level.
The Political Toll of Dynamic Tolling
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 19, 2017
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Drivers in Northern Virginia are still being hit with record-high tolls, some as much as $40 for a one-way trip in express lanes during some rush hours. Michael Pope has this look at the politics of dynamic tolling.
New Tolls Hit Eye-Popping Levels On Virginia Interstate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 7, 2017
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Drivers in Northern Virginia are being hit with tolls for a one-way trip that are about as much as a tank of gas. Michael Pope reports.
Salvadorans Seeking Shelter From War-Torn Country Flock to Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 3, 2016
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Salvadorans are flocking to Virginia, a trend that new Census numbers say has increased since the civil war in El Salvador ended more than 20 years ago. One center of that community is a neighborhood in Alexandria. Michael Pope reports.
Northern Virginia Poised to Become Leader in Driverless Cars
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on July 6, 2016
It’s been more than a century since horseless carriages started revolutionizing transportation across America. Now driverless cars are about to reshape the American landscape, and a new report from George Mason University says Virginia is poised to become a leader in the industry. Michael Pope has the story.
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