Category: In the News
County DENIES Bristow Data Center Campus — Approves Appeal of Digital Gateway Decision
Dear Coalition friends and supporters, We had the FIRST ever denial of a data center campus application in Prince William County!! **************** But – We also had a Board approval – in a 4-2 vote – to commit more taxpayer money to be wasted on
REMINDER: Press Conference and Vote on Bristow Data Center Campus – THIS TUESDAY
Press Release Press conference and rally organized by CABSA and the Coalition to Protect Prince William County Tuesday, September 9th 6:30 pm Bristow Data Center Campus Vote (4th attempt) McCoart Government Building One County Complex, Woodbridge CABSA and the Coalition to Protect Prince Willam County
Subramanyan letter to SCC re Golden to Mars transmission line 090425
Subramanyam Letter to SCC re_ Golden to Mars 090425
Yahoo.com: Can the AI data center boom be stopped? Meet some opponents with battle plans.
Can the AI data center boom be stopped? Meet some opponents with battle plans.
The Good – The Bad – The Ugly
Dear Coalition Friends and supporters, The past few weeks certainly have been a wild ride in Prince William County. We’ll start with the ups – and then the downs. (Email the Board with YOUR name – Rescind the ‘Stay’) ******************* Good News: Judge Irving overturned the
8/15 County Motion to ‘Stay’ and ‘Suspend’ 8/7 Court Decision on Digital Gateway
BOCS Motion to ‘Stay’ and ‘Suspend’ 8/7/25 Court Decision on Digital Gateway rezoning 8-15-25)
Compass attorney Looney letter re Digital Gateway advertisement 113023
Looney Digital Gateway advertisement 113023
QTS Memo in Support of County Motion to Stay 8/7 Void Order of Digital Gateway Rezoning
QTS Tucci 2025.08.22 – GWAcquisition – Cover letter and Memorandum in Support of the Board of County Supervisors Motion to Stay
Supervisor Bob’s replacement – what qualities are needed?
On Thursday night, August 7, Gainesville District residents, along with other Digital Gateway opponents, flocked to Giuseppe’s Restaurant in Haymarket. No invitation required. All of these people, who respected and loved Bob Weir, wanted to be where we could celebrate the win of the Oak
News Coverage: Circuit Court voids Rezoning for Digital Gateway 8/7/25
BREAKING: Judge overturns Prince William Digital Gateway | News | princewilliamtimes.com Judge overturns Digital Gateway rezoning in Prince William | Headlines | insidenova.com Judge voids Prince William data centers, requires re-vote – Washington Times Judge Sides with Residents, Voids Prince William Digital Gateway Rezoning—for Now
Court documents: Digital Gateway rezoning VOID ab initio – (Invalid from the outset)
The Digital Gateway rezoning was declared void ab initio – void from the beginning (ie: Invalid from the outset), by Circuit Court Judge Kimberly Irving on August 7, 2025. Access the order and opinion here: Order – Oak Valley HOA v. Prince William County Board
BREAKING NEWS: Digital Gateway Overturned!
Judge Irving decides in favor of the Oak Valley lawsuit. The Digital Gateway rezoning is voided! Thank YOU to EVERYONE who NEVER gave up! Details to follow. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only
Defend History & YOUR Quality of Life — August 16 Fundraiser
GET TICKETS TODAY! The threat of the Prince William Digital Gateway to Manassas Battlefield and our community is as real as it has ever been. So many of us have fought back against this misguided project, but that fight is not over yet. Join
History Comes to Life! Fundraiser – August 16
Dear Friends and Coalition Supporters, Fundraiser: August 16th Sudley United Methodist Church 5308 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109 2-4 pm (Doors open at 1:45 pm) Get your tickets here! (If you can’t make it to the event, you can still make a donation here.)
Supervisor Bob Weir – Our Friend
Dear Friends and Coalition Supporters, Gainesville Supervisor Bob Weir died Sunday, July 20, from an aggressive form of colon cancer. ********************* ‘Merry Christmas’ and Three Minutes of Fury: The Lasting Legacy of Bob Weir – Potomac Local (Interview video included) Bob Weir, Prince William County supervisor,
Press Release – Press Conference, July 10 – 6 PM
ProtectPWC.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE What: Dominion Energy Open House Vint Hill Substation Expansion When: Thursday July 10th Where: Marsteller Middle School 14000 Sudley Manor Dr., Bristow, VA 20136 Time : 6pm Vint Hill Expansion Project Featured Speakers – PWC Sustainability Commissioner, State Elected Leaders, Local
Ever heard of a Gas Insulated Substation?? Get Ready for Vint Hill Substation “upgrade”
Dear Coalition Friends and Supporters, As we have previously shared, the Coalition to Protect Prince William County leadership has been participating in Dominion Energy’s Prince William Energy Engagement Meetings (PWEEG) since June of 2023. Our purpose is to listen, observe, and ask questions about EVERY
InsideNoVa Guest Opinion: Dominion Energy can do it a better way
Guest Column: Dominion Energy can do it a better way | Opinion | insidenova.com By Karen Sheehan June 29, 2025 Because of overwhelming demands for power from unconstrained data center development across Northern Virginia, PJM (our regional energy transmission organization) has approved Dominion Energy adding
Business Insider: Series on Data Centers
Tallying the True Costs of AI – Business Insider https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-data-center-cost-2025-6 How Business Insider Investigated the True Cost of Data Centers – Business Insider https://www.businessinsider.com/how-calculate-data-center-cost-environmental-impact-methodology-2025-6 The ‘AI Boom’ Pits Neighbor Against Neighbor – Business Insider https://www.businessinsider.com/data-centers-northern-virginia-noise-air-pollution-cost-2025-5 How Data Centers Are Deepening the Water Crisis – Business