How Remote Work Led to Big Cities’ Decline
Pandemic lockdowns have ignited the economies of small metro regions and rural areas, according to Cooper Center data.
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Virginia is getting older
What does the crystal ball say about Virginia's future? The folks at the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center and JLARC have been crunching the numbers.
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Tech Giants Rush to Solar Amid Data Center Grid Strain
Companies are investing billions in solar power projects as traditional grid capacity proves insufficient for massive data center energy demands.
Data Center Knowledge
Economic slowdown expected to hit central Virginia amidst government shutdown, economists say
Cooper Center leader Eric Scorsone shares how this government shutdown could affect Virginia.
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The Millennials Who Ditched Cities During the Pandemic Would Like a Word
As a result of Covid, many young people moved in search of more affordable lifestyles, according to Cooper Center data.
Dwell
Despite Democratic sweep, Virginia's next governor faces hurdles ahead
Federal cutbacks to the social safety net and a flagging Northern Virginia economy will be major challenges for Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and the Virginia General Assembly in January.
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What’s behind Stafford County’s Democratic flip: Traffic, affordability, demographic shifts - WTOP News
Cooper Center data helps explain one of the most dramatic results in Virginia’s 2025 general election.
WTOP-Washington, D.C.
Spanberger inherits a data center boom. What will she do about it?
Cooper Center experts help explain how Virginia’s energy grid is under pressure as data centers multiply.
Technical.ly
Virginia Beach voters to decide on 10-1 vs. 7-3-1 election system next week
With three at-large seats in play, Virginia Beach voters will soon choose their voting system—after relying on the Weldon Cooper Center to assess community preferences on the issue.
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On the Move: Why the DC region is getting more diverse - WTOP News
Immigration and intermarriage are helping the D.C. region become more diverse, experts said.
WTOP-Washington, D.C.
Young Adults Leaving Hampton Roads
Young people are packing up and moving to rural areas, according to Cooper Center demographer Hamilton Lombard.
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Why are Americans relocating? The data shows surprises.
Cooper Center analysis used to demonstrate why suburban and rural areas increasingly appeal to many movers.
The Washington Post
High beef prices are good news for Virginia cattlemen
According to state data, cattle is Virginia’s second largest agriculture industry, raking in over a half-billion dollars a year.
WVTF/RadioIQ
Virginia unemployment rate projected to rise in 2025, 2026
According to Cooper Center research, Virginia workers could be in even more trouble this year unless better policies are put in place.
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