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Loudoun Co. drafting policy to identify sexually explicit materials 09/21/2022 07:02am • School officials in Loudoun County this week will begin discussing how to implement a new Virginia policy that requires parents to be notified any time materials with sexually explicit content will be used in schools. The county's Curriculum and Instruction committee is scheduled to meet Thursday What Are Federal Fair Housing Laws? 09/20/2022 08:00pm • In many situations, laws regarding property, housing and the process for people moving into and out of a home are left to states, counties and individual cities to determine. However, the federal government regulates housing most notably when it comes to discrimination, and is aimed at protecting gr VCU makes changes to Greek life after settlement over deadly hazing incident 09/17/2022 03:21pm • Virginia Commonwealth University is reforming the campus's Greek life following an agreement with the family of a student who died during a 2021 hazing incident. Headlining those changes include requiring students to complete 12 credit hours at VCU before rushing a fraternity or sorority, changin Montgomery Co. connects older residents with volunteer rides 09/17/2022 04:38am • To help older residents get around town, Montgomery County, Maryland, has launched a new online tool that connects residents to volunteer ride providers. The new website allows residents to enter a county address, including the ZIP code, and using GIS mapping technology, they are connected with o How Much Are Closing Costs? 09/14/2022 08:00pm • The costs involved in buying and selling a home are often negotiable as part of the real estate deal. A buyer may be willing to offer the full asking price, as long as the seller is willing to cover the closing costs, which can include a home inspection and deed transfer tax, for example. For buyers Loudoun County School Board OKs new student discipline policy 09/14/2022 07:52am • The Loudoun County School Board has unanimously approved a new student discipline policy that allows the Northern Virginia school system to keep students accused of serious offenses out of the general population, rather than being moved to a different school. The school board on Tuesday voted to School assemblies at Montgomery County high schools to include gun education 09/13/2022 08:50pm • High school students in Montgomery County, Maryland, will get a lesson about keeping schools and students safe this fall during scheduled assemblies, which includes a lesson on gun education. Montgomery County Public Schools, the state's attorney's office and the police department will give infor What Is Affordable Housing? 09/12/2022 08:00pm • In a time when rents and house prices are rising, you may be wondering if the amount you pay on a monthly basis is still considered affordable. But the term "affordable housing" is used in different ways depending on the person speaking and the topic at hand. We're breaking down the definition of af Fairfax County mother-son duo launches inspirational activewear brand; portion of proceeds go to Virginia Special Olympics 09/10/2022 10:32pm • This article was written by WTOP���s news partner��InsideNoVa.com��and republished with permission. Sign up for��InsideNoVa.com���s free email subscription��today. A Lorton mother-son duo recently launched an inspirational activewear brand that gives back to the Virginia Special Olympics. Tiff Watchdog: Only 'minimal' progress at DC's 911 call center 09/09/2022 04:05pm • The Office of the D.C. Auditor says efforts to fix longstanding problems in the Office of Unified Communications, which operates the 911 call center, have produced only "minimal progress." ���There is no more important government service than responding to medical emergencies,��� said D.C. Audito Artificial Intelligence Stocks: The 10 Best AI Companies 09/08/2022 08:00pm • AI stocks may be excellent long-term investments.The global artificial intelligence industry is expected to grow from $59.6 billion in 2021 to $422 billion by 2028, according to Zion Market Research. Virtually every industry is being disrupted by AI, automation and robotics. Whether it be machine le Data Doctors: What to do about random PayPal security messages 09/08/2022 11:03am • Q: I suddenly started getting security pass codes from PayPal even though I wasn���t using it. Does this mean someone has my password and is trying to get in? A: It can be quite disconcerting to get a random message from a service provider with a security code, but you're experiencing one of the Do Shipping Container Homes Have Staying Power? 09/07/2022 08:00pm • When Amy and Shane Cargo chose to invest in a shipping container as their dream home, neighbors of all kinds lent a hand to construct the 1,500-square-foot home in Mosier, a small city in rural Oregon. This village of helpers included a retired steel fabricator, who spent hours reviewing their plan How to Make an Extra $1,000 This Month 09/07/2022 08:00pm • Whether you've been hit by an unexpected bill or simply want to sock away more into savings, earning extra money isn't hard nowadays. The internet makes it easy to find side hustles, gigs or freelance opportunities. Depending on your expertise and the activity, making an extra $1,000 a month is not Cutting through the noise: Prince William County to review code 09/06/2022 01:33pm • Prince William County is reviewing its noise ordinance after recent outcry about the sound generated by data centers. Board of County Supervisors Chair Ann Wheeler, D-At Large, has directed county staff to review the ordinance. Wheeler said her directive, formally made in July, was spurred by resi