By JO DEVOE,
ArlNow
Arlington Public Schools families will have two prospects for school in the fall: five days a week of in-person learning or a fully remote K-12 learning program.
This week, APS opened up a two-week window during which families can choose how their children will attend school. Families have until Friday, April 30 to make their choice.
By TOM JACKMAN,
Washington Post
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A former D.C. firefighter will be released from a Virginia prison this week after a Fairfax County judge Tuesday vacated his 2019 conviction on drug and gun charges, which were based on falsehoods told by a former Fairfax County police officer now under state and FBI investigation. Fairfax County prosecutors said last week they hoped to clear more than 400 convictions obtained by the patrol officer, but the firefighter’s was first because he was the only one still behind bars.
By RENSS GREENE,
Loudoun Now
Loudoun supervisors on Tuesday voted to see an ordinance that would bring collective bargaining to the county government’s employees.
A new state law going into effect on May 1 allows local governments to recognize public employee unions. The law will allow employees to petition the local government for a vote, but does not let them force collective bargaining—the local governing body would then hold a vote to decide whether to recognize unions, and if so, what sort of discussions to have with them.
By CHRIS SUAREZ,
Richmond Times-Dispatch
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Richmond has removed the Bally's project in the Stratford Hills area from the city's shortlist of casino development proposals.
The city announced the decision Wednesday morning, after two weeks of public protests against the Rhode Island-based company's plans to build a $650 casino resort in the northeast quadrant of Chippenham and Powhite parkways.
By VIRGINIA BIXBY,
Daily Progress
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Charlottesville City Council on Monday voted to re-enact the city’s ordinance to assure continuity of government during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ordinance, which was initially enacted in March 2020, temporarily changes certain deadlines, modifies public meeting and hearing practices and procedures and authorizes other emergency actions necessary to assure safe and efficient government operations.
By JANE HARPER,
Virginian-Pilot
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The Town of Windsor’s police chief proposed several ideas to council members this week he hopes will help boost officer training and improve the department’s relationship with its citizens and the thousands of drivers who pass through each day.
Chief Rodney “Dan” Riddle presented his four-point plan Tuesday during the first of many workshops the council plans after police body cam video of a controversial traffic stop recently went viral.
By MATT JONES,
Daily Press
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Four schools will be renamed for a mix of geographic landmarks and prominent Black women under a proposal unveiled Tuesday at a Newport News School Board meeting:
Epes Elementary would become Stoney Run Elementary, for the body of water behind it.
By BRYAN MCKENZIE,
Daily Progress
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A Guatemalan woman given sanctuary in a Charlottesville church for more than two years has received a one-year stay of removal from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials who had sought to deport her.
Maria Chavalan Sut, 46, came to the U.S. in 2015 after land grabbers threatened her family and later set her home on fire with the family inside. She and her four children survived, but all of their belongings burned.
By TYLER HAMMEL,
Daily Progress
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A freedom of information lawsuit filed against JAUNT is heading toward a settlement, according to court documents.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of local radio host Rob Schilling, who posted an article on his website in December claiming an anonymous internal source told him that the public transportation group was under investigation for “spending irregularities.” The article, which did not specify who is allegedly investigating JAUNT, claims the investigation was spurred by an agency audit.
By JASON DUNOVANT,
Franklin News-Post
A proposed 15-cent tax on tobacco products was shot down by the Franklin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The vote came as the county finalized its budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year.
County staff first proposed the tobacco tax last month as an option to provide additional revenue for the county. The General Assembly passed legislation last year that allowed localities to tax tobacco products at a rate of up to 40 cents per pack starting July 1.
By STAFF REPORT,
Danville Register & Bee
In November, Pittsylvania County voters will decide if they want to allow an extra 1% in local sales taxes to generate revenue to upgrade aging school buildings.
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors approved the resolution Tuesday night — by unanimous vote — setting the stage for the upcoming referendum.