InsideNoVa: A new day in Prince William: Deshundra Jefferson steps into her role as county chair

A new day in Prince William: Deshundra Jefferson steps into her role as county chair | Headlines | insidenova.com During last year’s campaign, Deshundra Jefferson was characterized by some as a “newcomer” to politics. But she rejects that tag. While the new Democratic chair of Read More …

dcist: Controversial Data Center Plan Passes In Prince William County After 27-Hour Hearing

Prince William Supervisors Approve Massive Data Center Project (dcist.com) Margaret Barthel Tyrone Turner After their public statement in support of the Digital Gateway, Beverly Davis, middle, is congratulated by others. His daughter, Beverly Parsons, is shown at left. Tyrone Turner / DCist/WAMU The Prince William Board of Read More …

Coalition letter from Counsel to Wheeler: Digital Gateway Notification Violation

The below letter was sent at 11 AM on December 11, 2023 to the following: Chair Ann Wheeler; Supervisors Franklin, Bailey, Boddye, Angry, Weir, Lawson, Vega; Clerk of the BOCS; Senator-Elect Roem, Governor Youngkin, US Senators Kaine and Warner, and US Congresswoman Wexton. Chap Petersen, Read More …

Opinion: Power lines would turn our Shire into Mordor – Loudoun Times

Rountree: Power lines would turn our Shire into Mordor | Opinion | loudountimes.com The western reaches of the Washington, D.C., area again may host the first battles of what may become a far larger struggle. Different issues seem at play than in 1861, but this Read More …

This Community Has Been Busy!

Dear Supporters, Never let it be said that this community does not find creative ways to make sure our voices and concerns are heard! On Sunday, outside of a Democrat Party fundraiser advertised as “Back the Board” with headliners Tim Kaine and Ann Wheeler, a small Read More …

Prince William Times: County chair seeks to set all 3 PW Digital Gateway votes during board’s ‘lame duck’ period

UPDATED: County chair seeks to set all 3 PW Digital Gateway votes during board’s ‘lame duck’ period | News | princewilliamtimes.com By Shannon Clark Times Staff Writer Sep 14, 2023 Updated Sep 14, 2023 UPDATED: A controversial vote seeking to transform more than 2,100 acres north of Read More …

Prince William Times: County Board Chair Ann Wheeler backs off Thanksgiving-week vote on PW Digital Gateway

County Board Chair Ann Wheeler backs off Thanksgiving-week vote on PW Digital Gateway | News | princewilliamtimes.com By Shannon Clark Times Staff Writer Sep 13, 2023 Prince William Board of Supervisors Chair Ann Wheeler, said the previously scheduled Nov. 21 vote date for the Prince Read More …

Block Club Chicago: South Loop Neighbors Want To Block Data Center Expansion Near McCormick Place

South Loop Neighbors Want To Block Data Center Expansion Near McCormick Place (blockclubchicago.org) Neighbors say the existing Digital Realty data center has been a public health nuisance for years. They are urging Ald. Pat Dowell to reject the company’s $500 million expansion. Jamie Nesbitt Golden Read More …

Editorial: Prince William Digtal Gateway hearing schedule fuels perceptions – InsideNoVa

Editorial: Prince William Digtal Gateway hearing schedule fuels perceptions | Opinion | insidenova.com On Tuesday, Nov. 21, many of us will be preparing for Thanksgiving – maybe making pumpkin pies, cleaning our house or grabbing those last few cans of yams from the store. Others Read More …

Business Insider: Inside Blackstone’s Data Center Real Estate Gamble

Inside Blackstone’s Data Center Real Estate Gamble (businessinsider.com) Blackstone’s data center gamble Daniel Geiger and Rebecca Ungarino Aug 28, 2023, 6:02 AM EDT Jonathan Gray, Blackstone’s president and chief operating officer, built his career in the firm’s real estate investment group. Arantza Pena Popo/Insider Blackstone’s flagship real estate Read More …

InsideNoVa: Northern Virginia leaders talk economic development, affordable housing at regional summit

Northern Virginia leaders talk economic development, affordable housing at regional summit | Headlines | insidenova.com By Ben Peters Aug 23, 2023 Elected officials participated Tuesday in the Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit. Pictured, from left, are Jummy Olabanji of NBC Washington; Libby Garvey, vice chair of Read More …

ALERT! “Predictable” Ann Wheeler Strikes Again!

Dear Coalition Supporters, Before we get into the recent updates, we want to congratulate you on the impacts YOU have made by sending letters, speaking up, collecting recall signatures, volunteering at the polls, putting up signs, writing letters to the editor, joining the Coalition at rallies, Read More …

Coalition Formal Response to PW Digital Gateway – CPA2021-00004

The below was sent August 18, 2023 to: Alex Vanegas – PW Planning Office David McGettigan – PW Acting Director of Planning Wade Hugh – PW Deputy County Executive for Community Planning Chris Shorter – PW County Executive Christina Winn – PW Executive Director Dept. Read More …