Technology
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How Virginia powered a 1st-of-its kind space telescope rescue mission
NASA mission to rescue its Swift Observatory from the brink has relied on Virginia, with Northrop Grumman supplying the rocket and Wallops for where the spacecraft was integrated.
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Here’s why Virginia is called the ‘Internet Capital of the World’
Thanks to a favorable location, strong fiber setups, and affordable land, Virginia has excelled as the Internet Capital of the World.
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Opinion: Virginia communities pay the price for data centers with little benefit
Virginians are paying higher electric bills and underwriting massive grid upgrades—not for schools or public services, but to power the explosive growth of privately-owned data centers.
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Virginia explained: How clean energy works, and how it could lower utility bills
As electricity costs rise across Virginia, clean energy is increasingly being viewed not as a future goal, but as a practical tool for keeping bills predictable and affordable.
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Richmond community keeps Harvey family’s memory alive 20 years after their murders
On the 20th anniversary of the Harvey family’s murders, Richmond remembered Kathryn, Bryan, Ruby, and Stella fondly. The family’s legacy has been kept alive through various community efforts.
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Virginia rolls out mobile IDs—here’s where you can use them
Digital versions of state-issued identification cards will be accepted at various locations throughout Va. and beyond. Here are all the details.
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Meta’s ‘teen safety’ tools are failing Virginia kids—and Gov. Glenn Youngkin isn’t helping
Parents and cybersecurity experts want Virginia lawmakers to hold companies like Meta accountable when their platforms fail to keep their pledges to keep kids safe.
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Heart health meets community action: CPR kiosk opens in Richmond
The American Heart Association is making it easier than ever to learn CPR. Here’s what you need to know about Richmond’s new interactive training kiosk.
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Fairfax County mom fights for clean air as VA data centers expand
Julie Kimmel and other parents in Northern Virginia are fighting Big Tech’s data center expansion—for a cleaner future for their families.
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New Google data center near Richmond sparks fears over higher bills, water, and climate
Google’s $9 billion expansion brings growth to Virginia—but a lack of regulations on Big Tech mean communities could pay the price.
