Less feds, more tech among recommendations to reignite Northern Virginia economy

Layoffs impacting government and contracting jobs are hitting the D.C. region's job market hard, with concerns the Northern Virginia unemployment rate will skyrocket. The sweeping layoffs impacting federal government and contracting jobs is hitting the …

Media Movers: Dave Cameron, Virginia Hyland, James Wright, Carly Yanco and Ben McCallum

Share Tweet Share Email Mediaweek’s Media Movers charts the biggest people moves in the industry over the past week. Dave Cameron After more than 30 years at the helm, Southern Cross Austereo’s (SCA) Chief Content Officer Dave Cameron, will be leaving the …

Northern Virginia Chamber unveils roadmap to diversify economy amid federal job cuts

Former Riverside pitcher to pitch at Virginia after going undrafted

The last month for former Riverside pitcher Christian Lucarelli has been a whirlwind. Lucarelli flipped his commitment from Duke to ACC rival Virginia in June and also dealt with the MLB draft process.  But despite going undrafted, the pitcher knows this …

How Virginia’s Workforce Is Adapting to New Industries

Virginia's workforce is undergoing significant changes to meet the demands of emerging industries. As sectors like technology, healthcare, and renewable energy expand, the need for skilled labor is increasingly critical. Educational institutions and …

Best Virginia shows it is the best TBT team from WV with win over Herd That

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVVA) - For the third time ever, No. 2 seed Herd That squared off with its Mountain State rival No. 3 seed Best Virginia in the Round of 32 of the TBT Sunday. Winner moves on to the West Virginia regional championship Tuesday; loser’s …

Metallica, Virginia Tech light up Richter scale with ‘Enter Sandman’

"Exit light. Enter night. Take my hand. We're off to never-never land" is what the Virginia Tech Hokies hear before they take the field for a home game at Lane Stadium. And that tradition was embraced on Wednesday night, as Metallica …

Virginia's 'alarming' rise in child drownings: Life-saving tips every family should know

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia is experiencing its highest number of child drownings in years, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). Eight children have drowned across the state this summer, with five incidents in Central Virginia alone. The …

1,300-plus remain without power after storms knock out electricity to thousands across Central Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. -- More than 10,000 Dominion Energy customers were without electricity in Virginia after powerful storms moved through the Commonwealth on Saturday evening. Roughly 8,540 customers were without power in Central Virginia as of 8 p.m., …

Domestic Dispute Turns Deadly: Virginia Woman Charged In Ex-Boyfriend’s Murder

Ex-Boyfriend Killed in Domestic Incident; Suspect Apprehended at Nearby Parking Lot A 32-year-old Stafford woman has been charged with second-degree murder following a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, July 19. The incident, which authorities are …