“…a situation that is becoming increasingly dire, …”

This is something EVERYONE needs to pay attention to NOW: “As the data center industry’s appetite for energy continues to grow, land with access to the massive amounts of power these facilities need has become scarce in major data center hubs like Northern Virginia and Silicon Valley. It’s Read More …

Held hostage by outside influences …. Vote to change it

On May 23, concerning land-use management behaviors were on full display at the Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting. The Rock Water Farm’s application for a special use permit to operate a landscaping and truck facility along U.S. 15 in the Gainesville District was Read More …

Prince William Times: Letter to Editor: There’s something we can do about corporate influence in land-use decisions: VOTE

LETTER: There’s something we can do about corporate influence in land-use decisions: VOTE | Opinion | princewilliamtimes.com In Prince William County, the influence brought to bear by developers, data centers, and their law firms on all aspects of this county and its operations is pervasive, Read More …

The Guardian: ‘We’re mowed over’: colossal data centers are taking over the US countryside

‘We’re mowed over’: colossal data centers are taking over the US countryside | Virginia | The Guardian Aliya Uteuova Mon 5 Jun 2023 06.00 EDT Existing data centers are built close to residential areas in Manassas, Virginia. Photograph: Shuran Huang/The Guardian New developments for cloud computing Read More …

Thoroughfare: Press Release: Va. Coalition to Save Historic Thoroughfare Included in National Park Service Reconstruction Era National Historic Network

Va. Coalition to Save Historic Thoroughfare Included in National Park Service Reconstruction Era National Historic Network IMMEDIATE RELEASE Va. Coalition to Save Historic Thoroughfare Included in National Park Service Reconstruction Era National Historic Network (THOROUGHFARE, VA, 6/5/23) – The Coalition to Save Historic Thoroughfare, an organization founded Read More …

American Battlefield Trust: Orange, Va: AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST APPEALS CONTROVERSIAL ‘WILDERNESS CROSSING’ DEVELOPMENT

For Immediate Release May 26, 2023 Contact: Mary Koik, (202) 367-1861 x7231 Jim Campi, (202) 367-1861 x7205       AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST APPEALS CONTROVERSIAL ‘WILDERNESS CROSSING’ DEVELOPMENT National nonprofit joins local preservation organizations and private citizens in challenging controversial approval of mega-development at gateway Read More …

WUSA9 – Pro data center flyers found in donated food for Prince William Co. students, families The flyer was not approved by school officials or SPARK.

This article was pulled very quickly after publishing – Pressured by QTS?  WUSA9 made statement “their coverage was too one-sided.” (See Channel 5 coverage) —————————————— Tweet WUSA9 @wusa9 Prince William County residents were surprised to find pro data center flyers among donated food for students Read More …

NO to the 21st Century Robber Barons!

It is now undeniable: Unrestrained data center sprawl, throughout Prince William County, throughout the Northern Virginia region, and now, throughout the rest of Virginia, will accelerate the impacts on our homes and our quality of life, spreading out its tangled web of tentacles causing new transmission lines Read More …