Keya Vakil

If you live in Arlington and pay a fortune for child care, we’ve got some good news for you: The Arlington County Board approved new zoning rules aimed at reducing childcare costs. New changes will allow small, in-home daycare providers to care for up to nine kids without going through the county’s permitting process. Summer…

Better pay for teachers, 46 additional counselors for schools, and more psychologists and social workers. All of the above are included in the new $1.5 billion Prince William County School Board budget for fiscal year 2020, which passed unanimously on Wednesday. WhThe non-partisan board also approved raises for themselves. After 19 years without a raise,…

Edo Squid Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Richmond and simultaneously a (literal) hidden gem, Edo Squid features excellent seafood options and a variety of pasta dishes. Don’t let the confusing entrance intimidate you; once you’re there, you’ll know it by the incredible smells. Akida Japanese Hands down the best sushi spot in Richmond, Akida…

State Senator Mamie Locke turned 65 on Tuesday and spent her birthday in the hospital after being hit by a car. There are plenty of worst birthday ever stories out there, but this might top the list. “I was hit by a car I’m told,” Locke wrote on Facebook on Wednesday. She underwent surgery at…

We wrote yesterday about the backlash over Fairfax County schools’ use of seclusion and restraint, and shortly after that, parents and advocates shared their outrage with the Virginia Board of Education. The policies, which have been called harmful and psychologically damaging, also led to at least one student being physically injured. Carson Luke suffered two…

Tens of thousands of Virginians will be affected by this summer’s Metro shutdown of six Blue and Yellow Line stations, according to WTOP. The Commonwealth Transportation Board approved $3.6 million in funding to lessen the impact of the closures. The money will go towards allowing buses to bypass traffic on part of the Capital Beltway,…

Here’s the news you need to know today:   Charlottesville Schools Closed After Online Threat – All of Charlottesville’s public schools are closed today after threats were made against Charlottesville High School. Charlottesville Police received two emails on Wednesday about possible threats and are now investigating the threats alongside the Virginia State Police and the…

When you make a deal with someone, you can’t just unilaterally change the terms of the contract after the fact just because you want more money. Or at least, you and I can’t. Dominion Energy, however, is being a real Becky and betting that it can do just that. The company pushed through a major…

If you’re anything like me, you spend too much time every day scrolling through the ‘gram, double tapping with reckless abandon, waiting for something new and interesting to catch your attention. Sometimes, it feels like you’re seeing the same accounts posting the same photos over and over again and you need to freshen up your…

On Tuesday, Governor Ralph Northam issued a veto that blocks a Republican-sponsored immigration bill that would have banned sanctuary cities in the state. Northam explained his decision in the statement below: “The safety of our communities requires that all people, whether they are documented or not, feel comfortable, supported and protected by our public safety…