Category: science_technology
-
Spanberger Signs Executive Order 22, Unveils Nation's Toughest Data Center Accountability Framework
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signs Executive Order 22 to implement a sweeping data center accountability framework, banning NDAs, raising environmental standards, and creating a new AI Task Force.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessEnergyEnvironmentArtificial IntelligenceState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsComputers and Internet Abigail SpanbergerData Center Accountability FrameworkExecutive Order 22VirginiaAI Task ForceClean EnergyData Centers
-
Spanberger Unveils Nation's Toughest Data Center Accountability Standards, Signs Executive Order 22
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger unveils a sweeping Data Center Accountability Framework and signs Executive Order 22, banning NDAs, tightening environmental rules, and creating a new AI Task Force.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessUSAState GovernmentsDemocratic PartyArtificial IntelligenceEnergyEnvironmentLegal Abigail SpanbergerData Center Accountability FrameworkExecutive Order 22VirginiaAI Task ForceData CentersEnergy Costs
-
Fairfax, VA Communications Director Highlights Platform's Role in Connecting Neighborhoods
Fairfax, VA communications and marketing director Matthew Kaiser says a digital engagement platform helps connect neighborhoods and provide residents with a timeline of information around local topics.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessMediaFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceSocial Issues City of FairfaxMatthew KaiserGranicusDigital communicationCommunity engagementLocal governmentFairfax, VA
-
Fairfax City Council Cancels University Drive Traffic Signal, Awards $725,551 Bike Lanes Contract
Fairfax City Council cancels a planned University Drive traffic signal, awards a $725,551 bike lanes contract, adopts a Code of Ethics and sets Oct. 5 personal property tax deadline.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEducationState GovernmentsAstronomy and SpaceClimate ChangeTransportation Fairfax City CouncilUniversity Drive Bike LanesArthur Construction Co.Catherine ReadCity Council Code of Ethicspersonal property taxVirginia Department of TransportationCity of Fairfax
-
Constant Contact Details How It Handles Customer Contact Data
Constant Contact says it never emails customer contact lists for its own purposes, requires permission-based marketing, and acts as a data processor for customers who control their own lists.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementUSAComputers and InternetLegalMediaSocial Issues Constant Contactdata privacycustomer contact dataemail marketingData Privacy Frameworkdata processorunsubscribeVirginia
-
Data Machines Expands Reston HQ, Investing $849,000 and Adding 75 Jobs
Veteran-founded tech firm Data Machines is expanding its Reston headquarters with an $849,000 investment, creating 75 jobs and a new innovation and engineering office in Fairfax County.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetState Governments Data MachinesFairfax CountyVirginia Economic Development PartnershipVirginia Jobs Investment ProgramMatt QuinnAbigail SpanbergerFairfax County Economic Development Authority
-
Data Machines to Add 75 Jobs in Fairfax County Expansion
Veteran-founded Data Machines will invest $849,000 to expand its Reston headquarters, creating 75 jobs, as Governor Spanberger touts Virginia's #3 CNBC business ranking.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsComputers and InternetArtificial Intelligence Data MachinesFairfax CountyAbigail SpanbergerVirginia Economic Development PartnershipVirginia Jobs Investment ProgramJob CreationVirginia
-
Arlington County Earns Silver Charging Smart Status for EV Readiness
Arlington County receives Charging Smart Silver designation for EV-friendly policies, with 51 Level 2 charging ports at nine locations as National Drive Electric Month runs Sept. 11 to Oct. 12, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEnergyTransportationState GovernmentsClimate Change Arlington CountyCharging SmartElectric VehiclesNational Drive Electric MonthEV charging infrastructureCarbon Neutral Transportation Master PlanMatt de FerantiArlington County Government
-
Spanberger Announces $6.2 Million in GO Virginia Grants for Four Regional Projects
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced more than $6.2 million in GO Virginia grants for four projects, leveraging nearly $23 million in match funding to boost key industries and jobs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducation GO VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerVirginia economic developmentworkforce developmentVirginia Quantum HubHampton Roads maritimeShenandoah Valley manufacturingVirginia
-
Spanberger Announces $5 Million in GO Virginia Grants for Four Regional Projects
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced more than $5 million in GO Virginia grants for four projects supporting entrepreneurship, quantum workforce development, and manufacturing training across the Commonwealth.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducation GO VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerVirginia Quantum Hubworkforce developmenteconomic developmentmanufacturingentrepreneurshipVirginia
-
George Mason Alum Rhea Seehorn Wins Emmy for Lead Actress in AppleTV's Pluribus
George Mason alum Rhea Seehorn takes home an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as romantasy author Carol Sturka on AppleTV's Pluribus.
HealthEntertainmentEducationScience & TechnologyFilm and TVAstronomy and SpaceMedical ScienceSocial IssuesUSA Rhea SeehornGeorge Mason UniversityEmmy AwardPluribusAppleTVGrand Challenge InitiativeFAO Youth Exchange ProgramGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
-
George Mason University Launches AI Human Rights Classroom, Earns NEA Grants for Veterans Arts Programs
George Mason professor Cher Weixia Chen leads a Grand Challenge Initiative project building an AI-powered human rights virtual classroom, while the university's Veterans and the Arts Initiative receives two NEA grants.
Science & TechnologyEducationHealthUSAArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesMedical ScienceLegal George Mason UniversityCher Weixia ChenNational Endowment for the ArtsVeterans and the Arts InitiativeHuman RightsBenefit CorporationGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
-
George Mason to Host Flu Vaccine Clinics Across Three Campuses This Fall
George Mason University will offer flu vaccine clinics for students, faculty and staff at its Science and Technology, Fairfax and Mason Square campuses in October, alongside a teaching conference and campus events.
HealthScience & TechnologySportEducationArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceMediaSocial Issues George Mason UniversityFlu Vaccine ClinicsInnovations in Teaching and Learning ConferenceFairfax CampusMeredith Lair9/11George Mason AthleticsGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
-
Fairfax City Council Awards $725,551 University Drive Bike Lanes Contract, Cancels Planned Traffic Signal
Fairfax City Council approved a $725,551 bike lanes contract for University Drive, canceled a planned traffic signal at University Drive and Layton Hall, and set a Sept. 22 meeting.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationTransportationSocial IssuesState GovernmentsAstronomy and Space Fairfax City CouncilUniversity Drive Bike LanesArthur Construction Co.Catherine ReadVirginia Department of TransportationCity Council Code of Ethicsfamily daycareCity of Fairfax
-
Fairfax County Car Tax Payments Due Oct. 5; New Self-Pay Kiosks Available
Fairfax County personal property taxes are due Oct. 5. Residents can pay online free with e-check, or use new self-pay kiosks at four locations accepting cash, check, credit and debit cards.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentSocial IssuesTransportation Fairfax Countypersonal property taxesself-pay kiosksFranconia-SpringfieldWorld Suicide Prevention Day988 Suicide and Crisis Lifelineolder adults workshopFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
-
Virginia Rolls Out Chip-and-Tap EBT Cards to Protect SNAP Benefits from Theft
Virginia launches more secure chip-and-tap EBT cards to prevent SNAP skimming, targeting high-theft areas first and aiming for all cardholders to have new cards by end of December 2026.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement SNAPEBT cardschip-and-tap technologyVirginiaAbigail Spanbergerbenefit theftskimming
-
Constant Contact outlines customer contact data practices in updated privacy notice
Constant Contact says it sends emails only on behalf of customers, requires permission-based marketing, uses web beacons, and participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Constant Contactcustomer contact dataprivacy noticeemail marketingweb beaconsEU-U.S. Data Privacy Frameworkdata subject rightsVirginia Governor
-
City of Fairfax: Clean pizza boxes recyclable, dirty ones not
City of Fairfax advises residents that clean pizza boxes can go in recycling carts, while greasy or food-soiled boxes should be composted at the city composting center or thrown in trash.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducation City of FairfaxPizza boxesRecyclingCompostingWaste disposalRefuseRecycling@fairfaxva.gov703-385-7837
-
George Mason researcher wins $640,000 NSF CAREER award for robot learning
George Mason researcher Xuan Wang wins a $640,000 NSF CAREER award for robot learning, as an AI literacy program expands and Mason Korea welcomes students from nine countries.
Science & TechnologySportMediaEducationArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsAsiaSocial Issues George Mason UniversityNational Science FoundationXuan WangMason KoreaCollege BasketballHigher EducationGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
-
Fairfax County Boosts Local Businesses with New Resources, AI Tools, and Funding Opportunities
Fairfax County's CORE initiative offers local businesses a new AI search tool, prototyping labs, and a vital survey to shape economic strategy, alongside grants and accelerator programs.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEducationState GovernmentsEmployment and Labor Fairfax CountySmall BusinessNova LabsEntrepreneurshipFood BusinessVirginiaFairfax CORE
-
Fairfax County Gears Up for Month-Long Hispanic Heritage Celebrations
Fairfax County will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 with diverse cultural events. The county also announced Medicaid changes, emergency preparedness initiatives, and a new AI chatbot.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial IssuesMedical ScienceArtificial Intelligence Fairfax CountyHispanic Heritage MonthCultural EventsMedicaidEmergency PreparednessAI ChatbotVolunteeringFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
-
Constant Contact Details Customer Contact Data Practices and Privacy Compliance
Constant Contact outlines its approach to managing customer contact data, emphasizing its role as a service provider, adherence to privacy frameworks, and mechanisms for users to manage their preferences and report abuse.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementComputers and InternetLegalFederal GovernmentEurope Constant ContactData Privacy FrameworkDigital MarketingCustomer DataEmail CampaignsPrivacy PolicyData ProcessingVirginia Governor
-
Governor Spanberger Appoints Andrea Fletcher to Lead New Virginia Digital Service
Governor Abigail Spanberger establishes the Virginia Digital Service, appointing Andrea Fletcher as Director. This new team will modernize state technology, improve public services, and prevent costly contracts, aiming for efficient government operations.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyHealthState GovernmentsComputers and InternetEconomyMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Virginia Digital ServiceAbigail SpanbergerAndrea FletcherGovernment TechnologyPublic ServicesState ContractsVirginia
-
Study Uncovers Barriers Preventing Male Intimate Partner Violence Survivors from Seeking Help
New research from George Mason University reveals men experiencing intimate partner violence face significant barriers to seeking help, including shame, fear of retaliation, and concerns about not being believed, according to postdoctoral researcher Lyric Russo.
BusinessHealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationSocial IssuesEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceGeneral Politics Intimate Partner ViolenceMale SurvivorsResearchLyric RussoGeorge Mason UniversityShameStigmaGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
-
Fairfax County Sees Double Traffic Fatalities Amid Call for Safety and LPR Success
Fairfax County reports a doubling of traffic fatalities in 2026, prompting a call for increased public safety awareness. The FCPD highlights the success of Automated License Plate Readers (LPR) in crime prevention and apprehending wanted felons.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationTransportationComputers and InternetSocial IssuesState Governments Fairfax CountyTraffic SafetyFatal CrashesAutomated License Plate ReadersPedestrian SafetyCrime PreventionFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
-
Fairfax County Police Utilize LPR and Drone Technology for Multiple Arrests and Stolen Vehicle Recovery
Fairfax County Police leveraged LPR and drone technology in three separate incidents, leading to multiple arrests, the recovery of a stolen vehicle, and aiding a homicide investigation. This highlights the effectiveness of advanced tools in modern policing.
Law EnforcementScience & TechnologyLegalComputers and InternetSocial Issues Fairfax County PoliceLicense Plate ReaderDrone TechnologyArrestsStolen VehiclesHomicide InvestigationFairfax County Police Department
-
George Mason University Unveils Quantum Partnership Amidst Busy September Schedule
George Mason University announces a quantum computing partnership, honors its September Employee of the Month, and prepares for a 9/11 Day of Service, Peace Week, and a range of athletic and academic events.
EducationScience & TechnologyBusinessSportArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesComputers and Internet George Mason UniversityQuantum Computing9/11 Day of ServiceEmployee RecognitionUniversity EventsAthleticsAcademic StandardsGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
-
Fairfax County Unveils Diverse Weekend Activities for Early September 2026
Fairfax County offers a packed weekend from September 4-6, 2026, featuring farmers markets, line dancing, LEGO building, kayak tours, nature prowls, crafting, stargazing, and historical tours for all ages.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologySocial IssuesEducationEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsAstronomy and Space Fairfax CountyEventsFarmers MarketsOutdoor ActivitiesLibrariesFamily FunSeptember 2026Fairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
-
George Mason University to Host Virginia's First Open-Architecture Quantum Computing System
George Mason University announces a partnership with TreQ to bring Virginia's first open-architecture quantum computing system by 2027. The university also highlights research on social media safety laws and student educational advancements.
Science & TechnologyEducationLaw EnforcementHealthComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceLegalSocial IssuesMedical ScienceAfrica George Mason UniversityQuantum ComputingTreQVirginiaSocial Media LawsInternshipGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
-
Fairfax County Police's Real Time Crime Center Earns National Acclaim
Fairfax County Police's Real Time Crime Center received national acclaim at a recent conference, with Major Hudson Bull named Director of the Year. The department showcased its tech in a child abduction case and its award-winning Drone as First Responder…
Law EnforcementScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetRoboticsState GovernmentsSocial Issues Fairfax County Police DepartmentReal Time Crime CenterNRTCCA ConferenceLaw Enforcement TechnologyDronesCrime InvestigationAwards