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Credit: In an aerial view, an Amazon Web Services data center is shown situated near single-family homes on July 17, 2024 in Stone Ridge, Virginia. Northern Virginia is the largest data center market in the world, according to a report this year cited in published accounts, but is facing headwinds from availability of land and electric power. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

Virginia doesn’t have statewide data center regulations. Localities are making their own rules.

Maryland prepares for impact of cuts to federal jobs and spending

Millennials taking control in Prince George’s County politics

‘Wall of wind and rain’: Thunderstorms in DC area bring in 60-plus mph winds, downed trees

‘You’re going to sweat almost instantly’: Heat wave zeroes in on DC region

‘A death sentence’: DC reaction as Trump administration ends specialized suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth