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Dark tourism in Virginia: 6 places to check out
| October 17, 2025
Dark tourism has become increasingly popular over the years. Here are six places to visit in Virginia that are both morbid and historical.OPINION: Virginia can’t afford to elect Miyares as Attorney General again
| October 16, 2025
The role of Attorney General is one many of us may not have fully appreciated until this year. Attorneys General across the country have held the line against assaults on Medicaid, jobs, public education, and—more recently—freedom of speech. Virginia, however, has not had such a fighter for our rights with Republican Jason Miyares.Report: Virginia Republican to get big tax cut from bill he helped pass
| October 16, 2025
US Rep. Rob Wittman disputes the report’s claim that he will “see direct personal benefits” from President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”Rural Virginia families like mine are crossing state lines for pediatric health care
| October 14, 2025
It might sound wild, but health care options in rural Virginia have gotten so terrible lately, my family crosses the state line to receive same-day treatment.Heart health meets community action: CPR kiosk opens in Richmond
| October 14, 2025
The American Heart Association is making it easier than ever to learn CPR. Here’s what you need to know about Richmond’s new interactive training kiosk.Honor the past and celebrate the present at this Día de los Muertos celebration
| October 14, 2025
Virginia’s Latino Farmers Market is hosting a special Día de los Muertos celebration on November 1. Here’s everything you need to know.Virginia Wine Country: Your guide to the 8 regions
| October 13, 2025
Sip your way through the Virginia wine country, which features distinct wines, rolling vineyards, and rich heritage.What to know about one of Virginia’s newest Halloween scary spots — there’s wine
| October 11, 2025
The Nefarious Haunt Experience at Grayhaven Winery takes spooky season to a whole new level. Here’s what you need to know.Earle-Sears, Spanberger trade barbs as Virginia shutdown woes worsen
| October 10, 2025
The Virginia gubernatorial debate showcased a contrast between how Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears approach different economic policy issues, including the government shutdown.Abortion patients are fleeing the South—and heading to Virginia
| October 10, 2025
As abortion bans sweep across the South, Virginia has become a critical destination for patients seeking care. According to new data, VA saw the largest increase in abortions last year—up by more than 5,500, with nearly 25% coming from out of state. https://bit.ly/48PmPQUVirginia lawmakers warn—contraception fight is far from over as Trump officials push to destroy $10M supply
| October 10, 2025
When the Trump administration announced that it had destroyed nearly $10 million in contraceptives abroad, falsely labeling them “abortifacients,” Virginia Delegates Joshua Cole and Joshua Thomas said they weren’t surprised.More Virginians leaving leaves, a boon for sustainability, survey finds
| October 10, 2025
More Virginians are leaving leaves on the ground during the autumn season, providing a boon to local ecosystems and cutting down on methane gas in the atmosphere.
Honor the past and celebrate the present at this Día de los Muertos celebration
| October 14, 2025
Virginia’s Latino Farmers Market is hosting a special Día de los Muertos celebration on November 1. Here’s everything you need to know.More Virginians leaving leaves, a boon for sustainability, survey finds
| October 10, 2025
More Virginians are leaving leaves on the ground during the autumn season, providing a boon to local ecosystems and cutting down on methane gas in the atmosphere.8 historical (yet haunted) battlefields in Virginia
| October 8, 2025
At these haunted battlefields in Virginia, bloody histories and ghostly legends come together.The Social Security Administration is no longer issuing paper checks. Here’s what you need to know
| October 2, 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has switched to electronic forms of payment. Here’s how you can set up your automatic payments with ease.Rate of uninsured children up in VA as pandemic-era protections end
| September 30, 2025
The rate of children without health insurance grew in Virginia and across the country, hitting its highest levels in more than a decade, according to a new study.Gilbert’s Restaurant, once a beacon for Black travelers, is now a National Historic Site
| September 29, 2025
Gilbert’s Restaurant, which formerly operated in Chatham, was recognized as a safe haven for Black people. Here’s what you need to know about the historic location.Loudoun County breaks from the past with street name ban
| September 22, 2025
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted on September 10 to prohibit streets named after segregationists and Confederate leaders. Here’s what you need to know about the ban.VA wineries threatened by invasive spotted lanternfly spread
| September 22, 2025
You may have seen spotted lanternflies flying around: little, red, mothlike bugs. One researcher said Virginia wine producers could be affected as the invasive species enters more localities.
