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Bill allowing balcony solar kits in Virginia awaits governor’s signature
9+ hour, 15+ min ago (479+ words) Michelle Basch | [email protected] March 18, 2026, 4:16 AM Virginia appears ready to flip the switch to allow residents to use small solar panels that will provide power to their home or apartment and shrink their electric bills. Legislation allowing small and portable solar…...
Expect more congestion over ‘vital link’ between Virginia into DC
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (328+ words) JUST IN: President Trump threatens to punish Russia with tariffs if there's no deal to end the war in Ukraine WORKING CAPITAL: Meet the woman who makes your kid's favorite lunch at school Matt Small | [email protected] July 14, 2025, 1:15 PM Listen live…...
Virginia Tech computer expert offers summer vacation advice to stay safe
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (352+ words) Dan Ronan | [email protected] July 9, 2025, 5:40 AM We are in the peak of vacation season and while you're away, cybercriminals and burglars may be watching. Virginia Tech computer science professor Christine Julien has some ideas on how you can enjoy your vacation,…...
Virginia researchers turn ants into secret weapon against spotted lanternflies
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (488+ words) Will Vitka | [email protected] July 7, 2025, 4:18 AM Virginia may have found an unexpected ally in the battle against one of the region's most destructive invasive species: the common ant. Led by Assistant Professor Scotty Yang at Virginia Tech, a team of researchers…...
Virginia Gov. Youngkin vetoes measure to let African American history courses count toward graduation
10+ mon, 5+ day ago (432+ words) Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed a bill that would have allowed African American history courses to count toward high school graduation requirements. WEATHER ALERT: DC area under flood watch as heavy rain approaches for Tuesday May 13, 2025, 3:48 AM Virginia Gov....