Petersburg's mayor is backing what he calls a game-changing project. Mayor Sam Parham discussed the proposed casino this week and says City Council remains united in backing the project. It comes a week after council had a closed session and then announced Cordish Companies as the casino's preferred operator. That decision could lead to a lawsuit, though. The labor union Unite Here announced it plans to sue the city for violating the open records law.
Leaders of Loudoun County Public Schools are asking the public to weigh-in on security upgrades recommended by a panel of experts. The commission convened by Superintendent Aaron Spence recommended nearly a dozen improvements, including adding resources officers to elementary schools and increasing security coverage for after-school events. Comments on the panel's recommendations are being accepted for the next week.
As the busy summer travel season gets closer, officials at Norfolk International are warning travelers of even more limited parking. Rocio Rivera has details.Preview: A Danish company is planning to invest millions of dollars in a new factory in Chesterfield County. The governor's office announced yesterday that the green energy company Topsoe plans to build a 400-million-dollar plant to manufacture cells needed to produce clean hydrogen. The company will receive federal tax credits and help from the state to move the project forward. Governor Youngkin praised the announcement in a statement, saying the planned factory will help Topsoe continue to grow as a leader in the clean energy industry.
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