Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Loudoun Times-Mirror Entry Title: Purcellville's curious town government Entry Credit: Karen Graham Judge Comment: A lot to unpack here! But great reporting on all facets of this crazy situation, and thorough coverage from beginning to end.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Prince William Times Entry Title: Car tax troubles Entry Credit: Evelyn Mejia Judge Comment: Reporter does a great job of putting a human face on a government story and how a simple car tax can impact lives of average citizens.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Alexandria Times Entry Title: Federal Fallout: How Alexandria is supporting its federal workforce; Federal Fallout: The jobs that are not getting done; Federal Fallout: Local businesses feel tariff impact Entry Credit: Sydney Kodama Judge Comment: A very thorough look at the federal government situation and the effects it has on the local community.
Competition Comment: Another strong category with many well-written and informative articles. Virginia is lucky to have so many dedicated journalists who are willing to jump into the fray and report on important issues all over the state.
