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2025

Northern Virginia Outpaces U.S. Housing Market in April with Stronger Prices and Inventory Growth StreetInsider.com – May 2025
Federal spending cuts cause a labor market riptide in D.C. area, data shows | MSN – May 2025
Morning Notes for May 15, 2025 | FFXnow – May 2025
Trump budget cuts could push DC area into a recession, George Mason professor says | WTOP News – May 2025
Northern Virginia Housing Market Balances in April Amid Shifting Supply and Resilient Prices | PRNewsWire – May 2025
Loudoun Chamber hosts policy forum on regional economy | loudountimes.com – May 2025
The Fog of Uncertainty: Economic Mood Sees Drop Amid Steady Data | loudounnow.com May 2025
Northern Virginia home listings surged 63% in March over 2024 – Virginia Business May 2025
Amid Regional Concerns, Chamber Forum Focuses on State of the Economy | loudounnow.com May 2025
Six Flags America to close. Another rickety turn for an ailing Maryland county | The Washington Post – May 2025
Northern Virginia business leaders quickly souring on Trump policies, per survey | Washington Business Journal – May 2025

‘Spending chill’ in US capital as DOGE cuts threaten to ‘upend city finances’ | MSN – April 2025
‘It devastates a town’: This analyst says DC’s local economy could take a 40% hit from federal layoffs — here’s the 1 sign he says to look for to show things have gotten ‘really bad’ | MSN – April 2025
Federal and contractor layoffs point to a significant economic downturn | fairfaxtimes.com – April 2025
The Economic Outlook: Sobering Economic Messages for Northern Virginia | The Connection to Your Community – April 2025
Around Prince William: The DOGE discussion is just beginning | Opinion | insidenova.com April 20
Trump-Led Major Woes Projected For Region – Falls Church News-Press Online April 2025
Northern Virginia Housing Market Shows Steady Growth in March 2025 | Morningstar April 2025
Local public policy expert on how tariffs will impact the D.C. region | WAMU – April 2025
Northern Virginia braces for more job losses | Headlines | insidenova.com – April 2025

Youngkin’s sanguine pronouncements do little for Virginia’s laid-off federal workers | Virginia Mercury – March 2025
DOGE cuts ‘a dumpster fire’ for Prince William County | princewilliamtimes.com – March 2025
Trump is forcing Northern Virginia to reinvent its economy. Here’s what that means for the rest of the state. | Cardinal News – March 2025
How federal workforce cuts are impacting the DC market | Real Estate News – March 2025
Northern Virginia Housing Market Shows Resilience in February 2025, Outpacing National Trends | PR News – March 2025
Youngkin says Virginia has jobs for fired feds. Many come with big pay cuts. | The Washington Post – March 2025
Youngkin fiddling while the Virginia economy goes down in flames | Augusta Free Press – March 2025
Panel Discussion To Focus On DOGE Economic Impacts On Prince William County | Patch -March 2025
The Republican Plot to Destroy Washington, D.C. | The New Republic – March 2025
Why New Homes in Arlington Keep Getting More Expensive | Arlington Magazine – Mar 2025
Analyst says DC’s economy could take a 40% hit from federal layoffs, explains how to know things are ‘really bad’ – Yahoo – Finance Mar 2025
Hundreds of Virginia workers file UI claims tied to federal jobs – VPM – Mar 2025
Is Greater Washington’s economy headed for a downturn? – Washington Business Journal – Mar 2025
Morning Notes for March 4, 2025 | ARLnow.com – Mar 2025
Smooth sailing for Virginia’s publicly traded companies, except Boeing | Virginia Business – Mar 2025

D.C. showing signs of economic strain amid federal government cuts – The Washington Post – Feb 2025
Universities feel the ripple of effects Musk’s DOGE-directed science cuts | Axios Feb 2025
Federal agencies given deadline for plans to move offices out of D.C. area | The Washington Post Feb 2025
VIDEO OPM memo: Trump administration directs agencies to plan for sweeping layoffs | cbs19.tv Feb 2025
Northern Virginia Home Prices Outpace National Growth as Market Remains Competitive, Reports NVAR Feb 2025
With thousands of suddenly unemployed federal workers, tough days are ahead for DC-area economy | WTOP News Feb 2025
How Government Layoffs, Return-to-Office Orders Could Affect NoVA’s Housing Market | NorthernVirginia Magazine- Feb 2025
Will laid-off federal workers find new jobs in Greater Washington? | Washington Business Journal – Feb 2025
VIDEO ‘It devastates a town’; DMV economist predicts impacts of federal layoffs to be widespread | FOX 5 DC – Feb 2025
VIDEO ‘It devastates a town’; DMV economist predicts impacts of federal layoffs to be widespread | WJLA – Feb 2025
‘It devastates a town’; DMV economist predicts impacts of federal layoffs to be widespread | WJLA Feb 2025
Under Trump, D.C. Faces More Federal Control, Fewer Federal Workers | New York Times – Feb 2025
D.C.’s housing market is not collapsing, despite social media claims | The Washington Post – paywall – Feb 2025
Federal workforce cuts drive bleak economic outlook in Arlington | ARLnow.com – Feb 2025
How Did the NoVA Housing Market Fare Last Month? – Northern Virginia Magazine Feb 2025
Reports of NoVa housing market’s demise are greatly exaggerated, experts say – Virginia Business – Feb 2025
House tables push to add Fairfax to eligible casinos list in Virginia • Virginia Mercury, Yahoo News, WTOP – Feb 2025
This DC-Area Airport Could Receive Its 1st Commercial Flights This Year – Simple Flying – Feb 2025
Trump federal funding cuts lead to private-sector, small business layoffs – The Washington Post – Feb 2025

2024

Home sales tick up amidst good economic news ahead of the holidays Nov 2024
Housing Matters Town Hall: Join Supervisors Boddye and Bailey Dec. 3, 6:30 to 8 p.m. | Prince William Living Nov 2024
Home sales tick up amidst good economic news ahead of the holidays – KTVQ.com Nov 2024
Home sales tick up amidst good economic news ahead of the holidays – AOL Nov 2024
Trump Impact: Cuts in Virginia would stretch beyond federal employees – WTOP News Nov 2024
Falls Church schools projected to see continued growth | ARLnow.com Nov 2024
Why Northern Virginia tolls are so pricey | wusa9.com Nov 2024
What Trump victory could mean for Greater Washington’s economy – Washington Business Journal Nov 2024
Federal workers prepare for cuts, forced relocations in Trump’s second term – The Washington Post Nov 2024
Virginia analysts: Trump’s agenda would mean profound change Nov 2024
How Will Federal Workers Be Affected By Trump Administration? Nov 2024
GMU Professor spells out Trump presidency’s possible impact on Alexandria Nov 2024
Greater Washington suffers from ‘Innovator’s Dilemma’ – Washington Business Journal Nov 2024

Arlington Committee of 100 to look at potential arena impacts March 2024

GMU report: Arena project would produce 5,400+ affordable housing units Feb 2024
GMU study says new Potomac Yard arena development could bolster workforce housing supply Feb 2024
Opinion: Time for a Metro reset Feb 2024

2023

Greater Washington’s economy on path to ‘perpetual mediocrity,’ GMU economist says, October 2023
Mental health crisis costing Northern Virginia over $8 billion a year October 2023
Panel Looks at Arlington’s Expanded Housing Options October 2023

D.C. has a lot of federal workers. A government shutdown would have big impacts September 2023

WUSF: Locals look for silver linings as Amazon hits pause on its new HQ March 2023
FBI Headquarters Competition Between Maryland and Virginia Heats Up March 2023

GREATER WASHINGTON’S 2023 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK It’s official: We’re in an age of economic uncertainty. January 2023

2021

Prestigious Department of Defense Grant Awarded to USC CREATE to Study Transportation Logistics in Post-Conflict Zones Prosperous February 2021

A Prosperous Future is Ours to Lose January 2021
Rents Have Dropped By Nearly 15% in Arlington Since March January 2021

2020

WVTF: Job Losses Linger in Leisure & Hospitality Businesses December 2020

WVTF: Virginia Unemployment Dips, But Some are Leaving the Workforce November 2020

2018

ARL Now Podcast: George Mason Regional Researcher Terry Clower June 2018
Loudoun Home Prices Level, Real Estate Activity Increases in May June 2018
Jonathan Aberman: We know noncitizen workers have huge role in local economy. A new study shows just how much. June 2018
Despite Positive Economic Gains, Building Permits Are Lagging Behind May 2018
What you should know about those big jobs announcements — and how to land one April 2018
N.Va. Realtors Absorbs Impact of federal tax changes April 2018
Loudoun’s aversion to new single-family homes driving surge in this type of housings April 2018
After a solid year in 2017, can the D.C. area’s housing market remain strong? April 2018

Trump’s infrastructure plan raises concerns about tolling, private development along local parkways February 2018
Lucius J. Kellam III: To create jobs, Virginia must invest in conservation February 2018
Wick Moorman: Virginia needs investment in conservation to spur the economy February 2018
Higher Home Values = Rising Assessments and Higher Tax Bills in Loudoun February 2018

2017

No one would build on barren land near Suitland Metro. So the county is taking the risk. December 2017
EDITORIAL: Virginia’s economy is ‘stuck in neutral’ December, 2017

Virginia’s real estate industry generated $67 billion in economic activity in 2016 November 2017
Greater Washington nonprofits struggle to land dollars as area foundations shift focus November 2017

Tight Inventory Drives Up Housing Prices in Loudoun October 2017

Panelists: N.Va. economy is solid, but challenges remain September 2017

Conservation lands add $230M to Virginia Shore economy, study says August 2017
Why this NM university would keep a struggling Division I football team August 2017
Recession Aftermath: The Rise and Fall of Washington D.C. August 2017
Tysons Corner: Residential Appeal Eludes Area’s Commercial Hub June 2017
Terry Clower on Well-Run Cities August 2017

In Prince George’s County, canceled FBI deal means back to the drawing board July 2017
2017’s Best & Worst-Run Cities in America July 2017
Study: Las Cruces is 6th best-run city in the nation July 2017
Understanding Lynchburg’s Unemployment Rate July 2017

Federal spending, interest rates, employment patterns feature at Mount Vernon-Lee Economic Outlook summit April 2017

The federal budget blues: Region worries about the effects of Trump’s spending plan March 2017
Conducting Business in an ‘Era of Uncertainty’ March 2017
Economist: Proposed Trump budget could cost northern Virginia up to 10,000 jobs March 2017
Economists Say Trump Budget Could Undercut Metro Ridership Recovery March 2017
Fairfax County economy alive and well March 2017

Job growth, uncertainty fuels 12-year low in Loudoun housing inventory February 2017
D.C. region’s housing market exhibited strength in 2016. February 2017
Fido is big business in N.J.: Pet industry has billion-dollar-plus impact February 2017
Communities Can Benefit from Fast Action Planning for AVs. February 2017
Officials express optimism, concern for region’s economy February 2017
Federal hiring freeze hurts Virginia, says Governor February 2017
D.C. region braces for shock from Trump effect on spending, federal workforce February 2017
New Study: Pet Industry is Economic Powerhouse February 2017

The Washington economy shows signs of weaning itself from federal dependence January 2017
Business community says Trump’s hiring freeze highlights need for region to diversify economy January 2017
County, Consultant Reports Conflict on Housing Needs January 2017

2016