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Schools Defy Feds on Title IX

The federal Department of Education said it will start suspending federal funding for schools in the Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William districts. Last month, its Office for Civil Rights told the districts that their policies violate Title IX’s ban on sex discrimination.

The Trump administration ordered all five districts to act by August 15 to rescind policies that allow students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms of their choice based on “gender identity” rather than sex at birth.

“We disagree with the Department of Education’s interpretation of Title IX, and we have notified them that we disagree with them, and we are happy…to have further discussions on why we disagree,” the head of Prince William’s school board said after the group voted against compliance.

The districts say they are complying with state law, which differs from current federal policy.

SpaceX Objects to Virginia Broadband Plan

SpaceX objected to Virginia’s $613 million high-speed internet proposal, which would utilize the company’s Starlink service for just 5,579 of the 133,000 locations where the state plans to use federal subsidies to install broadband services.

The company, owned by Elon Musk, called the proposal “a massive waste of federal taxpayer money” and said the state “has put its heavy thumb on the scale in favor of expensive, slow-to-build fiber bias over speedy, low-cost, and technology-neutral competition.”

SpaceX wrote in a letter to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development that Starlink could serve almost every eligible household for $60 million.

Virginia allocated more than 80 percent of its proposed funding to projects that deliver internet services through fiber rather than satellites, with officials factoring in that fiber is more effective in areas with extensive tree coverage.

Virginia Beach Calls for Less Vulgarity

The Virginia Beach City Council unanimously approved a resolution asking retailers to stop prominently displaying merchandise, including T-shirts and shorts, with vulgar messages.

“The proliferation of such displays creates an unwelcoming environment for the very families to whom the city markets itself and the city’s residents,” the resolution stated.

The request is voluntary and echoes a similar request made back in 1992. It’s not a ban on such clothing, but a formal request that retailers move it to the back of their stores.

At least one store manager insisted his shop, Ocean 11, will keep its risque clothing front and center. “The new generation, they like this so much,” Adam Desouki said.

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➤ Chincoteague: A black pinto colt was identified as the 101st Chincoteague pony born so far this year, setting a new record for wild pony births on the Virginia side of Assateague Island. (Details)

➤ Richmond: Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Virginia National Guard troops will not deploy to the streets of Washington, D.C., but that they will continue to work with the federal government as part of the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force. (More)

➤ Midlothian: Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears brought her “Operation Defend and Deliver” campaign to an American Legion post, where she told attendees that “parents still matter” and asked for campaign donations. (More)

➤ Richmond: Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger turned down a debate invitation from CNN. She is in talks to take part in a debate at Norfolk State University, which Winsome Earle-Sears has already agreed to attend. (Details)

➤ Bristol: The city implemented two changes aimed at reducing homelessness—making it illegal to camp on city property and deploying more police officers on downtown streets. (More)

➤ Burgess: An unidentified winner cashed in a $348 million Mega Millions winning ticket from the June 27 drawing. It’s the largest lottery jackpot in Commonwealth history. (More)

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➤ The Washington Commanders host the Bengals in the team’s second preseason game tonight. (Score)

➤ Austin Dillon won the Cook Out 400 for the second straight year. It’s the only NASCAR Cup Series race in Richmond this season. (More)

➤ Virginia Tech women’s soccer, ranked No. 14, topped VCU 5-1. (Score)

➤ Liberty and James Madison played to a 2-2 tie in women’s soccer in Harrisonburg. (Score)

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➤ Cathie Vick resigned as president and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. She served in the role for only four months. (More)

➤ The Virginia Catalyst Program gave RIVANNA an $800,000 grant to help develop the company’s diagnostic ultrasound system. (Details)

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➤ The Operation MWR 2025 Concert Series is scheduled to bring Jelly Roll and Gwen Stefani to perform at Naval Station Norfolk on Oct. 16. (Details)

➤ The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources lauded 91 schools from 31 school systems for incorporating environmental literacy into their curricula. (More)

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Should Virginia Beach crack down on vulgar clothing sales?

1. Yes
2. No
3. I don’t care

Friday’s Results:

When should school start? 

1. In September: 52%
2. Go year-round!: 26%
3. In August: 22%

How many states were formed from western territory once claimed by Virginia?

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