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Charlottesville's Astraea looks to scale up with new funding 08/23/2022 05:40pm • Charlottesville satellite imaging and data analytics company Astraea expects to see significant growth over the next 12 months after raising a $6.5 million Series A round, according to Sara Eden, head of revenue at the company. Astraea was founded in 2016 by CEO Brendan Richardson, CTO Daniel Bai Tech hiring has stagnated, but not for lack of jobs 08/22/2022 10:18am • U.S. employers added 528,000 jobs in July, but job growth in the IT sector was essentially unchanged from June. IT employment was up just 0.32%, or a net gain of just 17.400 jobs in the last year, according to Alexandria, Virginia-based trade group TechServe Alliance. More Tech News Car Review: 2023 Acura Integra -- iconic nameplate returns 08/22/2022 05:44am • By: Brian Armstead, WTOP Special Contributor With the 2023 Integra, Acura reprises an iconic nameplate. Before it was renamed RSX, Integra was built across five popular generations, starting with Gen One in 1986. Will we also see a return of other popular names from the past like Legend? During a ch Sen. Mark Kelly 'not at all' concerned about Democrats' 2024 chances in Arizona if Biden runs 08/21/2022 10:43am • Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona on Sunday said he is "not at all" concerned about Democrats winning Arizona in 2024 if President Joe Biden runs for reelection. But Kelly, who is running for a full term in November, stopped short of directly asking the President to campaign with him ahead of Hader melts down in 9th, gives Nationals 6-3 win over Padres 08/20/2022 02:35am • SAN DIEGO (AP) — Victor Robles scored the go-ahead run on Josh Hader's wild two-base throwing error and rookie Alex Call followed with his first career home run, a two-run shot, as the Washington Nationals stunned the San Diego Padres 6-3 on Friday night. It was the second straight rough outing Amtrak has 4,000 jobs to fill 08/18/2022 10:17am • Amtrak plans more than 50 hiring events in its current fiscal year in several cities across the country, including Washington, D.C., as it looks to fill thousands of available jobs. More than 4,000 positions are open, including management, finance, technology, onboard services, electrical, custom 25 Top Family Weekend Getaways in the U.S. 08/16/2022 08:00pm • From shores to slopes, many top waterfront, mountaintop and urban destinations welcome families with special experiences, affordable lodging, and sophisticated dining and entertainment. These 25 top weekend getaways across the country guarantee enriching activities for all ages and will inspire your 16 Top Romantic Getaways in Illinois 08/16/2022 08:00pm • Illinois prides itself on embracing visitors with a warm welcome, which you can experience at one of its many bed-and-breakfasts on your next couples retreat. Look beyond the large chains to find boutique hotels, mom-and-pop shops and locally owned restaurants for a truly romantic getaway to small-t 16 top Charlottesville wineries to visit 08/16/2022 08:44am • Thomas Jefferson dreamed of producing great American wine in Monticello. Unfortunately, due to environmental issues and political upheaval, Jefferson's vision for Monticello was never realized during his lifetime. Today, his dream is a reality thanks to the formation of the Monticello Wine Trail: a Battle in Anne Arundel Co. continues over special education, staff shortages and contractors 08/16/2022 04:50am • In the midst of a nationwide teacher shortage, Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Maryland and its teachers' union are at odds on how to fill mandated special education roles and how contractors should be paid. As of last week, AACPS was roughly 385 teachers short of normal staffing levels, ac 5 Backyard Patio Ideas 08/15/2022 08:00pm • Backyard patios can add great value and comfort to your home, whether you're getting ready for backyard entertaining or creating the perfect lounging space for you and your family. Having a nice backyard patio is also a big plus for many homebuyers and one of the best ways to add value to your home. What Is a Notarized Document -- and Where Can I Get Something Notarized? 08/15/2022 08:00pm • Individuals buying a home, adopting a child, completing estate planning documents such as wills and advanced health care directives, or completing any number of legal procedures may find themselves in need of a notary. Access to notarization has changed in recent years as more states have embraced r AP-NORC poll: Many in US doubt their own impact on climate 08/15/2022 11:14am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are less concerned now about how climate change might impact them personally — and about how their personal choices affect the climate — than they were three years ago, a new poll shows, even as a wide majority still believe climate change is happening. The June Car Review: 2022 Mercedes S500 is luxury sedan that impresses with style and advanced technology 08/15/2022 04:05am • When you think of a large luxury sedan, the car you probably think of is an S class Mercedes. Special contributor Brian Armstead previewed the redesigned S class earlier this year in an exotic locale. Now, what is it like to drive in our area? The 2022 Mercedes S500 sedan 4Matic features a large lux 8 Best Free Dating Sites in 2022 08/14/2022 08:00pm • Over the past couple of years, COVID-19 made online dating sites indispensable for the single set. With socializing much more difficult, these sites made getting to know someone easier, through emails, texts and video chat. Virtual dating became a big thing. Now that the pandemic has eased up somewh