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14+ min ago (152+ words) SNOWZILLA GAUGE: WTOP Traffic reporter Dave Dildine unveils a snow stick that won't only measure D.C.-area winter storms, but will show you how they compare to past storms. December 9, 2025, 3:49 PM The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to oppose a casino being considered for Tysons. No official proposal has been put forward, but county leaders said they want to register their opposition now before the legislative session begins Jan. 14. The board vote was 5-4. An effort to establish a casino in Tysons originated in January in the Virginia Senate, but the House of Delegates pushed pause on the idea. Officials said they're convinced there will be another effort in the upcoming session. While proponents of a casino tout the economic benefits and revenue that could be generated, opponents worry about unwelcome elements the casino may attract and how revenue would…...

48+ min ago (324+ words) The Virginia high school football playoffs head into the VHSL state championships this week between James Madison University's Bridgeforth Stadium, Liberty University's Williams Stadium and Salem City Stadium for classes 6 through 1. With plenty of storylines galore throughout the week, we are now going around the country for state championship matchups, game times and predictions as the high school football season winds down in its final weeks. Who will comes away with the win in this week's Virginia High School League (VHSL) state championship games? The VHSL released all of the Virginia high school football state championship matchups and we go class-by-class on who's playing who this upcoming week for a chance to win a state championship. We also give you our game-by-game predictions and those according to the Massey Ratings. Here are the Virginia high school football'state championship games for…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (473+ words) SNOWZILLA GAUGE: WTOP Traffic reporter Dave Dildine unveils a snow stick that won't only measure D.C.-area winter storms, but will show you how they compare to past storms. December 9, 2025, 2:18 PM A coalition of 17 conservation groups from Loudoun, Fauquier and beyond are banding together to fight a high-end resort pitched near the convergence of Loudoun, Fauquier and Clarke counties. The Eastwind Blue Ridge project calls for 40 hotel rooms, an 88-seat restaurant and a standalone spa on 147 acres near Route 50 and Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway, on the southern slope of Paris Mountain. The proposal from Fairfax-based Mountain Resort LLC and New York-based Eastwind Hotels is in the pre-application phase in Loudoun County. Developers hope for final approval from county officials in the first quarter of next year. "The alliance partners have united to oppose the construction of a hotel-restaurant-spa complex overlooking Fauquier's…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago (303+ words) December 9, 2025, 1:16 PM A 24-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence, after police say he drove through road closures, crashing into three police cruisers and striking an officer Friday evening during a Christmas tree lighting event in Manassas, Virginia. Jackson Harlow was taken into custody by city police following the series of crashes, which happened Friday around 7:45 p.m. in Old Town Manassas, according to the city's police department. He's accused of driving with a blood alcohol content level more than double the legal limit in Virginia. Officers were directing traffic at the intersection of West Street and Center Street when Harlow allegedly ignored instructions and drove through the intersection, hitting road closure barriers, a parked police car and a uniformed officer. Police said the officer who was hit was left with a "minor injury." Another uniformed officer was…...

3+ hour, 54+ min ago (86+ words) CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. " A very special resident of the Metro Richmond Zoo is celebrating a birthday. Poppy, the pygmy hippo who quickly garnered national attention after her birth, turned 1 year old on Tuesday. She was born Dec. 9, 2024, to parents Iris and Corwin. Watch: Pygmy hippo parents welcome baby girl born at Virginia zoo More than 100,000 people from around the world cast a vote to name Poppy in January. The Metro Richmond Zoo is located at 8300 Beaver Bridge Road in'Moseley, Virginia....

3+ hour, 55+ min ago (582+ words) Wondering if Norfolk Southern is still worth buying after its strong run, or if the easy money has already been made? Let us unpack what the current price really implies about its long term value. The stock has climbed about 1.1% over the last week, 3.1% over the last month, and a hefty 24.9% year to date, leaving many investors asking whether this momentum is justified or if expectations are getting ahead of reality. Recent headlines have focused on the railroad's ongoing network efficiency initiatives and operational improvements, alongside continuing scrutiny of its safety practices and long running infrastructure investments. Together, these themes are shaping how the market prices in both Norfolk Southern's growth prospects and its risk profile. Right now Norfolk Southern scores a 2/6 valuation check rating, suggesting pockets of potential undervaluation but also areas where the stock looks fully priced. We…...

4+ hour, 30+ min ago (38+ words) Notre Dame missed out on the 2025-26 College Football Playoff, as the 10-2 Fighting Irish were jumped by 10-2 Miami in the final rankings. The Fighting Irish are not happy about it. Notre Dame feels ......

5+ hour, 4+ min ago (202+ words) Renovations to Norfolk's federal courthouse are slated for completion early next year. "These improvements are necessary to enhance safety, security, accessibility, and operational efficiency, while preserving the historic integrity of the courthouse," according to a spokesperson for the U.S. General Services Administration. Work began on the Walter E. Hoffman U.S. Courthouse at 600 Granby St. in September 2023. When completed, the building will have interior security upgrades, a new accessible ramp and landing for persons with disabilities, the GSA said. The project's price tag is $4.7 million. "This investment reflects GSA's commitment to responsibly modernizing federal facilities while safeguarding taxpayer resources, strengthening courthouse security, and improving accessibility and functionality for all who use the building," the GSA said. Additional repairs and updates were also made in 2021 and 2022. Opened in 1934, the gray limestone Art Deco style building, across the street from the Scope, is one of four…...

6+ hour, 15+ min ago (429+ words) December 9, 2025, 9:49 AM The Prince William County School Board has approved the academic calendar for the 2026-27 school year, with students" first day of school slated for Aug. 24, a Monday. In a 5-2 vote Dec. 3, the board approved calendar option A, which received the most public support in a survey. Brentsville District board member Erica Tredinnick was absent from the meeting, and Lisa Zargarpur of the Coles District and Justin Wilk of the Potomac District cast the dissenting votes. The 2026-27 school year will end on June 17, a Thursday. Teachers will have five days of "preservice" ahead of the school year, from Aug. 17 to 21. Teachers" last day will be June 21, a Monday, because the Friday after students" last day is Juneteenth, a holiday for the school system. The calendar includes a longer winter break, giving students and teachers 10 days off from school. Stephanie Soliven,…...

6+ hour, 37+ min ago (440+ words) December 9, 2025, 4:26 AM Teenagers who have conflictual, hostile or aggressive relationships with parents or friends are more likely to show early signs of premature aging and look older by the time they're 30, according to a University of Virginia study. The study, which monitored a group of over 100 people in Virginia starting at age 13, found that "what happens in adolescence, beginning in early adolescence, in relationships with peers, can have lifelong implications for physical health up through age 30," said Joseph Allen, a psychology professor at the University of Virginia who led the study. The aggression, Allen said, creates a level of stress and activation in the body that increases cortisol level, makes digestion more difficult and decreases the quality of sleep. Over the yearslong study, researchers monitored and reviewed a combination of factors, including cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and white blood…...