Dominion Dispatch

Lawmakers question FAA on future air traffic safety moves

February 12, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

(The Center Square) – Lawmakers from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia are raising questions about the Federal Aviation Administration's plans to protect the flying public following last month’s collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army [...]

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Youngkin Issues Executive Order Banning DeepSeek from Government Devices

February 12, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

(The Center Square) – Virginia is the second state in as many days to ban the artificial intelligence app DeepSeek on state devices and state-run networks. Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 46, citing security threats against Virginians. "China's DeepSeek AI [...]

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Get to Know Northern Virginia and DC’s Top Doctors

February 12, 2025 / 7 minutes of reading

Here's your chance to learn about the doctors that lead your surgeries and appointments. Read More --- These 11 Northern Virginia and DC doctors from our 2025 Top Doctors list share how they chose their specialties, what they love about their [...]

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4 Romantic Couples’ Getaways That Are a Short Drive or Train Ride from Northern Virginia

February 12, 2025 / 6 minutes of reading

Whether you're heading to the vineyard or into the city, you can enjoy a romantic weekend away. Read More --- Still looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Instead of booking a reservation or enjoying a night on the town, consider [...]

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Winter Storm Forces Widespread Closures and Delays Across Northern Virginia

February 12, 2025 / 5 minutes of reading

Winter weather is prompting widespread closures and delays for Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Government offices, schools, and colleges across Northern Virginia are impacted, including Prince William, Stafford, and Fredericksburg. The Federal Government is open with a suggested two-hour delay. --- Winter [...]

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Virginia lawmakers express concern over DOGE involvement in FAA investigation into deadly plane crash in Washington DC

February 12, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

The letter from lawmakers, like Sen. Tim Kaine and Sen. Mark Warner, stressed the importance of carefully reviewing the FAA's existing protocols in order to prevent other incidents like the one in Washington from happening again. They also expressed [...]

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Trump selects Virginia safety official Terry Cole to lead DEA

February 11, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

President Donald Trump recently announced that Virginia's Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Terry Cole has been selected to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). --- RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- President Donald Trump recently announced that Virginia's Secretary of Public [...]

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One day left to submit feedback on plans to fix Alexandria’s worst park

February 11, 2025 / 1 minute of reading

For years, City reports have confirmed that John Ewald Park on Duke Street is in rough shape, but the ball started rolling last year on plans to revitalize the lackluster […] Read more on ALXnow: One day left to submit [...]

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Bill would establish board to oversee prescription costs in Virginia

February 11, 2025 / 1 minute of reading

House Bill 1724 would establish the Prescription Drug Affordability Board. --- House Bill 1724 would establish the Prescription Drug Affordability [...]

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Bill requiring minimum wage for farm workers moves forward in Virginia

February 11, 2025 / 1 minute of reading

Farm workers would need to be paid minimum wage under a bill making its way through the Virginia Senate. --- Farm workers would need to be paid minimum wage under a bill making its way through the Virginia [...]

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