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The Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) is a regional council of fourteen member local governments in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington DC. According to Virginia’s Regional Cooperation Act, NVRC is a political subdivision (a government agency) within the Commonwealth. As the Voice of Northern Virginia, NVRC is the primary representative of the Northern Virginia perspective, relating the region's interests to state government, to other geographic areas of Virginia, and to the metropolitan area.

Mission: As the Voice of Northern Virginia, NVRC is the primary representative of the Northern Virginia perspective, relating the region's interests to state government, to other geographic areas of Virginia, and to the metropolitan area.

06/18/2020
It Is Not Over

It's not over. We must continue to be vigilant in the fight against the #coronavirus and #COVID19. Here is our video reminding folks how they can take steps to help. https://youtu.be/wuxO7azw6M0

The Governor of Virginia announced Phase 3 guidelines in the fight against the Coronavirus. Virginia has worked hard to bend the curve to reduce cases, hospi...

NVRC Chairman and City of Falls Church Government Mayor David Tarter (left) joined with NVRC's Executive Director to say...
06/18/2020

NVRC Chairman and City of Falls Church Government Mayor David Tarter (left) joined with NVRC's Executive Director to say thank you to #Vienna Mayor Laurie DiRocco. Laurie served as the Chairman of NVRC and is leaving public service after not running for re-election in May. We thank Laurie for her dedicated public service to the Town and the region.

06/18/2020

NVRC offices will be closed tomorrow (June 19) in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.

06/15/2020

Phase 2 in the fight against the #coronavirus is here. We need to continue to bend the curve. 3 easy steps to take - wash hands, wear a mask and socially distance oneself when possible. Help #bendthecurve. We are #BetterTogether https://youtu.be/2_7q1brqhP8

06/12/2020

Northern Virginia residents and businesses have done a great job in bending the #coronavirus curve. This work needs to continue as we enter Phase 2 today. Wear a mask if you can, practice physical distancing and wash your hands. #BetterTogether https://youtu.be/p7tOn3qW7vo

06/11/2020
We're Back and Open for Business

Our region is gradually reopening as we enter Phase 2 tomorrow in response to the COVID19 pandemic. We remind everyone to wear a mask if they can, employ physical distancing and wash your hands among other precautions. Our residents and business owners have worked hard to successfully bend the COVID19 curve. We must continue to be vigilant. https://youtu.be/n_KvE_DAbdw

Our Northern Virginia businesses are now reopening. Our shops are beginning to reopen and while we have been successful in bending the #coronavirus curve we ...

06/10/2020
www.doe.virginia.gov

The Superintendent of Public Education for Virginia released the detailed guidelines to help open our schools for the new school year.http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/covid-19/recover-redesign-restart-2020.pdf

Our Spring #solar and #energyefficiency program with our local government partners and the Local Energy Alliance Program...
06/10/2020

Our Spring #solar and #energyefficiency program with our local government partners and the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) is underway. Sign up today.

Our #solar and #energyefficiency campaign has kicked off. https://www.novaregion.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=728

06/09/2020
www.governor.virginia.gov

Governor of Virginia announces NOVA to enter Phase II this Friday. Here are guidelines.https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/Virginia-Forward-Phase-Two-Guidelines.pdf

Encouraging to see the regional testing numbers for positive cases trending down https://novaregiondashboard.com/cases-d...
06/08/2020

Encouraging to see the regional testing numbers for positive cases trending down https://novaregiondashboard.com/cases-dashboard Important everyone wear a mask if you can, physical distance one self & continue to wash hands and take precautions. What you are doing that is making a difference! 😷 Important read in this Washington Post article on how all these efforts have helped stem infections. https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/06/08/shutdowns-prevented-60-million-coronavirus-infections-us-study-finds/?fbclid=IwAR2kyXqXXZp_TL9sMj4zP1ONV2kPATK5w2PORzbNQudHPc1gSv-QAebNaCU&utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

For all interested in pedestrian and bicycle safety. 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️
06/07/2020

For all interested in pedestrian and bicycle safety. 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️

Join us on June 17th for a webinar discussion with Jim Durham, Chair of the Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), and insights shared by Senator Scott Surovell and Delegate Kenneth Plum on their legislative efforts to help keep Virginia roads safe.

Learn more about the new traffic safety bills that passed, those that did not, and how the community can get involved. Register today! https://bit.ly/3gTr8xv

Our regional dashboard tracking the demographics of #coronavirus cases in the region has been updated through today. It ...
06/04/2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases Demographics |Northern Virginia Regional Commission

Our regional dashboard tracking the demographics of #coronavirus cases in the region has been updated through today. It is updated every Thursday. https://www.novaregiondashboard.com/demographics-of-cases

Northern Virginia Coronavirus (COVID-19) dashboard. Demographics of persons testing positive analyzed for the Northern Virginia region and its health districts (counties/cities). - Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC).

An important message for everyone!
06/04/2020

An important message for everyone!

Traffic laws and road safety do not change when there are less cars are the road. Remember to drive the speed limit, keep your eyes on the road, and pay attention to other drivers. We are in this together.

NVRC Chairman David Tarter, Fairfax Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay and the Prince William County Executive Dir...
06/03/2020
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: InsideNoVa/Northern Virginia Regional Commission on effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

NVRC Chairman David Tarter, Fairfax Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay and the Prince William County Executive Director of Economic Development will appear in a virtual Town Hall today at 5PM sponsored by InsideNoVA.com. Register here to attend: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Lo0w6iu1Qie4dGihDMqs2Q

InsideNoVa and Northern Virginia regional leaders will discuss the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on local governments and businesses, as well as the metrics for beginning to ease restrictions.

06/02/2020
www.governor.virginia.gov

While Northern Virginia will remain in Phase 1 to help mitigate the impact of #COVID19, Governor of Virginia has issued very specific guidelines to help us ready for Phase 2. We are #BetterTogether.https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/Virginia-Forward-Phase-Two-Guidelines.pdf

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22031

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Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 17:00

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Clean Water Partners: A Collaborative Effort to Protect the Environment
Clean Water Partners: A Collaborative Effort to Protect the Environment

We were pleased to join with members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to promote our regional Clean Water Partners campaign that helps promote environmental stewardship of our waterways. You can visit our Clean Water web site at www.onlyrain.org. The invisible stencil only becomes visible when it interacts with water.

From our families to yours - Happy New Year!

Plant NoVA Natives
Plant NoVA Natives

We are proud of our Plant NOVA Natives program. The grant that supports this program ends in December of this year. You can help us keep this program running by making a tax deductible contribution. https://www.cfnova.org/for-donors/foundation-funds/donor-funds/the-plant-nova-natives-fund

NVRC's Community/Military Partnership Committee held a roundtable discussion comprised of academic, military, private sector and public sector cyber security experts. The panelists focused their discussion on cyber integration issues and activities including a focus on workforce needs and education. The Committee is chaired by Fairfax Supervisor Penny Gross. Included was a web site showing real time cyber attacks throughout the globe.

NVRC is pleased to work with our multiple partners on the Leesylvania State Park Living Shoreline project. We were delighted the Governor of Virginia joined us at the park to tour the project and to declare it a #Virginia Treasure. NVRC Commissioner, Prince William County Supervisor Frank Principi, has been a long-time supporter of the project and joined us at the event.

Pleased to join the Governor to celebrate partnerships. Two projects coordinated by NVRC.

NVRC participated in Safe Kids Day at Springfield mall this past Saturday. Some 400 to 500 parents and children attended, with bicycle and pedestrian safety part of an overall health awareness, including driving simulations of distracted driving, a bike rodeo by SRTS Fairfax, and many other partners. This was one of hundreds of events put on nationally to encourage injury prevention. Phoenix bikes, Fairfax Alliance for better bicycling, and Fairfax Safe Routes to Schools supported NVRC in training on the rules of the road, a small bike rodeo, and over 100 people signed a pledge to follow the law as a pedestrian, cyclist, or driver. You can view our pedestrian/bike safety web site at www.sharevaroads.org

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Northern Virginia Regional Commission

The Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) is a regional council of thirteen member local governments in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington DC. According to Virginia’s Regional Cooperation Act, NVRC is a political subdivision (a government agency) within the Commonwealth. NVRC is the primary representative of the Northern Virginia perspective, relating the region's interests to state government, to other geographic areas of Virginia, and to the metropolitan area.

Visit our web site at www.novaregion.org as to the programs and services we provide our member local government partners in the region.

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