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This July 13, 2008, file photo shows the Freddie Mac headquarters in McLean. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Jul 29, 2025

7 Virginia businesses land on Fortune Global 500

Virginia has seven businesses named to the Fortune Global 500 for 2025.

The University of Virginia Rotunda. Photo by Jay Paul
Jul 29, 2025

Judge blocks Youngkin university board appointees

A judge stops three Virginia universities from recognizing eight gubernatorial board appointees who were rejected by a state Senate committee.

Like many universities, George Mason University is addressing the problem of how best to reduce costs for students seeking to avoid extreme loan debt. Photo courtesy George Mason University
Jul 28, 2025

GMU Faculty Senate targeted in DOJ letter

U.S. Department of Justice's civil rights division is requesting "all written communications" regarding GMU faculty senate resolution.

Woman accused of running high-end brothels in Northern Virginia and near Boston set to be sentenced
Jul 25, 2025

Judge to rule soon on Virginia Senate’s rejection of college board appointees

Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Jonathan Frieden expects to rule by Tuesday night on an injunction that would prevent three state university boards from recognizing eight appointees rejected by a state Senate committee

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Jul 23, 2025

Northern Virginia business leaders rally behind GMU president

Four powerful business organizations in Northern Virginia have sent a letter to George Mason University's board of visitors voicing support for President Gregory Washington

AstraZeneca plans multibillion-dollar pharma factory in Virginia
Jul 22, 2025

AstraZeneca plans multibillion-dollar pharma factory in Virginia

AstraZeneca plans to construct a multi-billion dollar manufacturing center focused on chronic diseases in Virginia within the next five years.

Northern Va. Chamber unveils road map to reinvent economy
Jul 21, 2025

Northern Va. Chamber unveils road map to reinvent economy

The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Monday released a road map on reinventing the region's economy.

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Jul 17, 2025

DOJ opens 3rd probe of GMU in 3 weeks

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a new investigation of George Mason University, the third federal probe of the Fairfax County university opened in July. 

UVA Health University Medical Center CEO to depart
Jul 17, 2025

UVA Health University Medical Center CEO to depart

The UVA Health system is losing another top executive, as the University Medical Center CEO, Wendy Horton, is leaving in September.

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Jul 16, 2025

Omniplex lays off 199 Chantilly workers

Chantilly-based security firm Omniplex World Services will lay off 199 employees on July 31, following the abrupt termination of a contract.

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Jul 15, 2025

Virginia casinos report $78.5M in June revenue

June gaming revenues from Virginia’s three casinos totaled $78.5 million, down $6.9 million from May, according to a Virginia Lottery report.

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Jul 14, 2025

DOJ withdraws from Sentara investigation

The federal government is withdrawing from intervening in a whistleblower complaint against Sentara Health.

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