Cafe Philosophique returns
Cafe Philosophique is returning to the Bridge Hotel in Werribee as a monthly fixture starting Wednesday, February 12. Drawing roots
DC plane crash victims: What we know so far
Officials say no survivors are expected after an American Airlines flight with 64 people onboard collided mid-air with a military helicopter Wednesday evening.
Here are 5 trends to shape education in 2025
Education has always been critical to promoting development in countries across the world, and if Nigeria must make progress in
Tyson Fury urged to return to boxing
Former world champion Duke McKenzie has urged British heavyweight champion Tyson Fury to consider returning to boxing.
Military veterans seeks FG support for improved welfare package
The Nigerian Legion, the body saddled with the responsibility of taking care of military veterans, has appealed to the Federal
Chemical residues in drinking water no cause for concern says peak body
The news that trace residues of potentially dangerous farm chemicals have been detected in Melbourne's drinking water is not a cause for concern according to the nation's peak body for the crop protection sector.
Indie No More: Nearly Half of Primary Care Docs Now Affiliated With Health Systems
The number of primary care physicians affiliated with hospitals or health systems has spiked in recent years, raising concerns because their negotiated prices for office visits are higher than for independent doctors,
BLOCK opens coworking space in Bristol
Coworking operator BLOCK has opened a new flexible workspace in Bristol. The new 8,300 sq ft coworking and office space is on the 12th floor of the landmark Fairfax Bristol building in the centre of the city, close to Castle Park.
Cybersecurity breach affects Va. school divisions through PowerSchool system
A cybersecurity breach at PowerSchool, a software company that supports school operations, has compromised student, parent and teacher information across potentially 85 Virginia school divisions.
Housing proposals spark clash over state and local roles in Virginia
Amid forecasts that Virginia will see the third-highest rent increases in the nation this year, lawmakers are acknowledging the affordable housing crisis but remain divided on solutions.
Relax loan conditions for growth of MSMEs, entrepreneur tells banks
Raji Olatunji, a tech entrepreneur, has asked banks and lending institutions to ease the hard conditions needed for MSMEs to access
School closures: Districts close campuses on 1/21 due to snow and ice danger
Due to winter weather, many Central Texas school districts have decided to close campuses on Tuesday, January 21.
Trump's Auto Policies Would Reduce US Production Targets
President Donald Trump’s two-pronged automotive strategy is about to seriously disrupt the North American vehicle business. Importantly, the potential policies will result in decreased U.S. vehicle production.
Maria Tallchief: Making Ballet American, Chapter 1
Widely considered America’s first prima ballerina, Tallchief is being celebrated by New York City Ballet, where she was a Balanchine muse, in her centennial year.
Virginia's Lobby Day sees smaller crowd on Inauguration Day
Virginia’s annual lobby day, which takes place on Martin Luther King Day, is usually bustling with commotion. A couple of hundred showed up this year on inauguration day.
Prep Rally: The high school basketball games you must watch the rest of the month
The big games in high school basketball this month are really big, starting with a Mission League showdown Friday.
Charges against sex offender for W-L girl’s locker room incident prompt statement from GOP
A sex offender is facing numerous charges after he allegedly exposed himself inside the girls' locker room at Washington-Liberty High School. The incident on Oct. 21 is coming to light now and receiving national attention after WJLA reported that Richard Kenneth Cox was allowed to access the girl's locker room after identifying as a transgender.
KMAland Sports Schedule (1/18): Fairfax Invitational championships on KMAX-Stream
KMA Sports has coverage from the Fairfax Invitational championships, which headline a busy Saturday of hoops and wrestling.
Trump tariffs a key area for oilseed markets in 2025 according to Rabo
Potential reemergence of the tensions between the US and China over soybeans could be one of the first tangible impacts of the new Trump administration according to a new Rabobank report. Gregor Heard is ACM's national grains industry reporter,
FCPS superintendent moves from one scandal to the next
To rebuild community trust after the explosive Hayfield Secondary School Football Scandal, Fairfax County Public Schools superintendent Michelle Reid has again demonstrated weak leadership through her Boundary Review Advisory Committee,
Student repeats as Henrico Public School’s Divisionwide Spelling Bee champion
A Tuckahoe Middle School student repeated as Henrico County Public Schools’ Divisionwide Spelling Bee champion on Thursday night.
DMV boosts pay for employees, ahead of state salary review
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has been raising pay for more than half of its employees since August, based on a study by an international consulting firm.
How a Fairfax Co. middle school teacher combined his passions to join the Commanders marching band
Luis Perez, who’s a band director at Holmes Middle School in Fairfax County, got involved with the Commanders marching band because a friend needed a trumpet player to sit in on rehearsal. Since then,
Airtel Africa, BUA Foods, 11 others top trillion-naira club
Airtel Africa, BUA Foods, and 11 others have officially joined the elite trillionaire club as of the beginning of 2025, analysis
Nigeria Records Over 50% Increase in Kerosene Price, Residents of 3 States Pay Highest Price
The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that Nigerian households once again paid more to buy kerosene for cooking, with three states paying more.
Fayette County Public Schools parent starts petition to oust superintendent
Rachel Buser, a Fayette County Public Schools parent, started a petition calling on the school board to not renew superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins' contract.
These 2 Concord Pike restaurants announced that they are closing permanently
An Asian restaurant operating for 17 years and a diner opened 24 hours announced that they closing for good. Both are on Concord Pike.
Horrifying way disabled woman died in Ozarks house of horrors she shared with 'dad' and 5 handicapped siblings
A blind, Arkansas woman with a rare genetic disorder was left to waste away by her 73-year-old adoptive father in a squalid, roach-infested house of horrors she shared with five handicapped siblings, police have charged.
Fairfax County faces potential budget cuts to fire and rescue services
LAs firefighters wage calamity in southern California, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 2068, the union representing the Fairfax County professional firefighters and paramedics,
Why planes no longer fall off the skies in Nigeria – Finchglow GMD
Bankole Bernard, the Group Managing Director, Finchglow Holdings Limited says for some years now, planes no longer fall of the skies
Roundup: Glassford leads Tide past Raiders, 51-47
EAST MONTPELIER - Rory Ann Glassford scored 16 points and teammates Sophie Guarriello and Taylor Keel added a dozen points apiece to power Spaulding during Thursday’s 51-47 girls basketball victory
To Reduce Its Carbon Footprint, UNC Could Burn Pellets Composed of Paper and Plastic
At UNC, if the pellets fully replaced coal, levels of some pollutants, such as sulfuric acid and fine particulate matter, would decrease according to the university’s draft air permit reviewed by the N.C. Division of Air Quality. Greenhouse gases would also fall by 12 percent. Under this scenario, the UNC plant would still burn natural gas.
From Loss to Recovery: Small business owner fights back after $50,000 bank imposter scam
It's taken months, but a local business owner is on track to get back most of her money, and police say they've arrested the man who stole from her.
A potential casino in NOVA is already a divisive topic
Members of the General Assembly are debating a bill that could eventually lead to a new casino in Northern Virginia. And opposition to the idea is already growing.
Fairfax Financial donates US$1 million to LA wildfire relief efforts
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited has donated $1 million to the American Red Cross for relief efforts in the southern California wildfires.
Nonprofit Pathway Homes includes housing in its new Fairfax City headquarters
Pathway Homes will move to a new headquarters and will incorporate housing for the marginalized individuals it serves as part of the new buildout.