Transportation & Infrastructure: Cavan County councillors are pressing consultants JB Barry & Partners for progress updates on the long-delayed N3 Virginia Bypass, with cross-party support for a detailed rundown of what’s left before the project can move into the planning phase. Weather & Business Continuity: A powerful nor’easter is battering the East Coast, triggering coastal flood warnings from Virginia to New Jersey, widespread power outages, and hundreds of flight cancellations—an immediate hit to regional operations and travel. Defense & Public Spending: A new Government Accountability Office report says the Navy’s shipyard modernization plan could take 50 years and top $200 billion, warning that oversight and regular reassessments are missing. Telecom Regulation: The FCC paused Verizon’s plan to retire copper landlines in Virginia and eight other states, citing the need for more time as rural and remote communities raise service-quality concerns. Energy Costs: GasBuddy price checks show Virginia fuel remains volatile, with multiple local “lowest” marks reported for regular, midgrade, premium and diesel across the week ending Sept. 19. Local Politics: Newport News City Council candidates spar on issues including Camp Morrison redevelopment, a potential 1% sales tax increase, and blight as early voting opens ahead of Nov. 3. Food Safety: USDA FSIS recalled ready-to-eat Korean chicken stew distributed to retailers in Virginia after import reinspection requirements weren’t met.