Chesapeake police seek information in Cavalier Blvd. burglary case
Chesapeake police are investigating an April burglary at a Cavalier Blvd. truck repair facility involving $20,000 in stolen equipment. Authorities encourage anonymous tips through various channels and offer up to $1,500 for information leading to an arrest.
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Families attend third annual FCPS Summer Extravaganza for learning and community engagement
Nearly 2,000 people gathered at the third annual FCPS Summer Extravaganza for educational activities. The event highlighted student performances and wildlife demonstrations while promoting summer learning opportunities.
Virginia Tech sends ten athletes to 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene
Ten student-athletes from Virginia Tech are set to compete at Hayward Field during the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships from June 10-13, following strong performances throughout their collegiate seasons.
NSF CAREER award supports research on teen autonomy in AI-driven digital environments
George Mason University’s Nora McDonald has received an NSF CAREER award to study adolescent experiences in AI-driven digital spaces. Her research focuses on teen identity development amid social media algorithms and chatbots. The project includes new educational programs aimed at helping young people navigate these technologies.
Virginia Tech women’s soccer signs defender Bella Ganiere for 2026 recruiting class
Bella Ganiere has signed with Virginia Tech women’s soccer for its 2026 recruiting class after two seasons at Utah. The defender brings championship experience from club and high school levels along with national team camp participation.
Ben Tanton named to NCBWA Second Team All-American for freshman season
Ben Tanton has been recognized as an NCBWA Second Team All-American after an impressive freshman pitching season for Old Dominion University. Tanton led his team in several statistical categories and became ODU’s first Freshman All-American since Ben Moore in 2023.
FCPS theater students receive top honors at 2026 Cappies Awards gala
Fairfax County Public Schools students collected numerous accolades at the 2026 Cappies Awards gala held June 7. Honors spanned individual critics’ achievements as well as technical theater disciplines. Major play and musical awards were presented to productions by South Lakes and Lake Braddock Secondary schools.
George Mason graduate students honored for climate resilience research at STAR-TIDES conference
Three George Mason University graduate students earned top awards at this year’s STAR-TIDES conference for their climate resilience research projects focused on wildfires, cascading hazards in Puerto Rico, and bikeshare use during weather events. Their faculty supervisor praised their commitment to impactful science benefiting local communities.
Virginia one of 29 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Old Dominion News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Virginia is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.