Danville is considered a “child care desert.” Its planning commission will consider a permit to open a new facility.
Grace Mamon
Grace Mamon is a reporter for Cardinal News. Reach her at grace@cardinalnews.org or 540-369-5464.
Posted inPolitics
Dozens of community projects halted after federal funding was omitted from Congressional stop-gap spending bill
Congress passed a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown in mid-March, amid a partisan fight over federal spending. That continuing resolution left out tens of millions of dollars in funding for Southwest and Southside community projects.
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Agenda Danville: Annual federal funding for housing projects in Danville comes before council
The city receives yearly funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for housing-related programs.
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Agenda Danville: Utilities director will present on city rates compared to nearby localities
Danville is considering a rate increase, but monthly costs will still remain below nearby areas, according to the city.
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Danville’s proposed budget includes $35 million in casino revenues
This will be the city’s first full year with gaming tax revenue from the permanent casino resort.
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Agenda Danville: Council will vote on grant funding allocated to fix erosion at the airport
A grant from the Virginia Department of Aviation would fund this project, but first, council needs to approve an ordinance to amend the city’s current fiscal year.
Posted inRedbird
Northern Virginia has more data centers than anywhere else in the world. Here’s its advice for Southside.
Elected officials and residents in Prince William and Loudoun counties want Southside to draw on their experience with the data center industry.
Posted inEconomy
British electric sports car manufacturer to be operational by mid-2025, with Danville native at the helm
Peyton Sellers, a Danville local, is the first director of U.S. operations for RBW EV Cars.
Posted inRedbird
Data centers are changing the landscape. Here’s how they may affect rural Virginia.
Opponents say data centers are uniquely harmful to their surroundings because of their massive scale, while backers contend that they’re no different from other large developments.
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Agenda Danville: Planning commission to consider child therapy location that would ‘provide essential service,’ create 200 jobs
The company needs a special use permit to open a pediatric therapy office on Cane Creek Boulevard.