The State Capitol. Photo by Markus Schmidt.
The State Capitol. Photo by Markus Schmidt.

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:

Politics:

Bill on cellphones in school passes House and Senate. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Virginia towing fees set to rise, but localities will have the final say. — Virginia Mercury.

Dan Helmer sues for $15 million over sexual assault allegations. — Virginia Mercury.

Virginia Democratic Party Chairwoman Susan Swecker to step down. — The Washington Post (paywall).

Education:

William & Mary receives $50 million gift from alum for Batten School, VIMS. — Virginia Business (paywall).

VHSL reverses transgender athlete participation policy to align with Trump’s executive order. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Weather:

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