Median Income Falls During Pandemic, Title IX Lawsuit: Top VA News

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DC Deputy Mayor Resigns After Assault Accusation In Arlington

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday she has accepted the resignation of Deputy Mayor Chris Geldart, who had been accused of assault in Arlington and was facing questions about his residency in Virginia.

Dan Snyder Has Dirt To 'Blow Up' NFL Owners, Commissioner: Report

Washington Commanders' owner Dan Snyder has "dirt" on other NFL owners and Commissioner Roger Goodell that would thwart any move to force Snyder to sell the embattled team, according to a new report from ESPN.

US Supreme Court Filing Backs Ex-Fairfax Student's Title IX Lawsuit

A recent filing in the U.S. Supreme Court supports a former Oakton High School student's Title IX lawsuit against Fairfax County Public Schools over claims the student was threatened with discipline if she reported she was raped on a school outing.

Black Drivers Stopped At Higher Rates In VA Than White Drivers: Study

Although Black residents represent only 19.5 percent of Virginia’s driving-age population, 30.8 percent of drivers stopped by police over a nine-month period ending in March 2022, were Black, according to a new study.

Household Income In VA Went Down During Pandemic: See New Data

Median household income decreased in Virginia in 2021, compared with two years earlier before the start of the pandemic, according to a new report from the Census Bureau.

Democratic Nominee Chosen For House 35 Special Election

A caucus was held to choose a Democratic nominee for the special election to fill the Virginia House of Delegates 35 seat, which was vacated by Del. Mark Keam. Former teacher and nonprofit leader Holly Seibold was chosen by caucus voters as the Democratic nominee.

Biden Looks To Marijuana Decriminalization: What It Means For VA

President Joe Biden's pardons for those convicted of cannabis possession won't free many from prison. But it could build momentum for state-level reforms — even in states like Virginia that have legalized marijuana for adults 21 and older to possess, consume and grow.

2 Cheetah Cubs Born At Smithsonian's National Zoo

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo recently welcomed two cheetah cubs to the zoo's pack, born Oct. 3 at the zoo's Conservation Biology Institute in northern Virginia.

Man Erroneously Released From Loudoun Jail Arrested In Georgia: Police

A man who was erroneously released from the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center last week was arrested in Georgia on Friday, police said.

4th Annual Arlington Restaurant Week Kicks Off Oct. 17

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is holding the fourth annual Arlington Restaurant Week, starting next Monday and running through Oct. 24.

Stadium Bathrooms, Hiring Incentives In Fairfax County Carryover Funds

A carryover budget was approved by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, allocating unspent revenue from the fiscal year that ended on June 30.

9% Social Security Raise Will Boost VA Recipients’ Checks

An estimated 1,250,193 people in Virginia will see a nearly 9 percent bump in their Social Security benefits next year to offset rising inflation, according to an announcement Thursday by the Social Security Administration.

Partisan Politics Emerge In 2022 Fairfax City Mayor's Race

When voters head to the polls on Nov. 8, they may be handed a sample ballot from the City of Fairfax Democratic Committee showing the names of candidates the party supports.