Public Science Outreach: Virginia Cooperative Extension is highlighting how it links university research from Virginia Tech and Virginia State to local communities through agriculture, 4-H youth programs, and family-focused education. Remembering a Trailblazer: Edythe Harrison, a former Norfolk delegate and civil-rights and arts advocate whose name is on the Harrison Opera House, died at 91. Local Surveillance Debate: Prince William County supervisors approved police drone and Flock camera-related memoranda of understanding, but pressed for transparency and privacy guardrails as the rollout moves forward. Data Center Backlash in the Spotlight: Two former Virginia governors criticized Gov. Abigail Spanberger over her data-center stance, arguing the public is raising serious concerns about electricity and water while the state’s political messaging lags. Federal Courts, Big Tech: A Virginia federal judge rejected the Justice Department’s push to force Google to sell its ad tech business, ordering behavioral changes instead. Labor Day Service Notes (Hampton Roads): A roundup details which city offices, schools, garbage routes, transit services, and post offices are closed or operating on altered schedules for the holiday. National Higher Ed/Israel Fight: The U.S. House passed a bill penalizing universities that participate in boycotts of Israel, with a notable Democratic split. Military Health Policy Flip: The Pentagon temporarily rescinded newly posted testosterone screening guidance for some service members, keeping interim guidance in place while updates are made.