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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.

Formerly ousted U.Va. president has questions about Ryan’s departure
Jul 11, 2025

Formerly ousted U.Va. president has questions about Ryan’s departure

Former U.Va. President Teresa Sullivan weighs in on Jim Ryan’s resignation, drawing on her own experience and raising questions about federal and political pressure.

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 10, 2025

Trump administration investigating GMU for racial discrimination

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating George Mason University for racial discrimination.

Virginia dropped to No. 4 in CNBC's 2025 Top States for Business rankings.
Jul 10, 2025

Virginia falls to No. 4 among CNBC’s top states for business

Virginia lost its spot at the top of CNBC's annual Top States for Business report, the cable business network announced Thursday.

Supreme Court allows Trump’s federal job cuts plan
Jul 8, 2025

Supreme Court allows Trump’s federal job cuts plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings that critical government services will be lost and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be out of their jobs. The justices overrode lower court orders that temp[...]

Dollar Tree retail store
Jul 7, 2025

Dollar Tree completes $1B Family Dollar sale

Dollar Tree on Monday announced it has completed the sale of its Family Dollar business segment for about $1 billion.

Carilion Clinic raises $96M for cancer center
Jul 3, 2025

Carilion Clinic raises $96M for cancer center

Carilion Clinic is counting on public support to reach its $100 million goal to build a six-story cancer center in Roanoke.

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Jul 2, 2025

Emerson to lay off 87 workers in Charlottesville

Emerson Electric plans to lay off 87 workers at its Charlottesville manufacturing facility, starting Dec. 31.

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