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    Report: Virginia Republican to get big tax cut from bill he helped pass

    US Rep. Rob Wittman disputes the report’s claim that he will “see direct personal benefits” from President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”
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    Rural Virginia families like mine are crossing state lines for pediatric health care

    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.
  3. The first ever interactive hands-only CPR kiosk was launched at The Market at 25th in Richmond on October 9.

    Heart health meets community action: CPR kiosk opens in Richmond

    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.
  4. Día de los Muertos is a day of remembrance, and it’s also meant to be one of community celebration.

    Honor the past and celebrate the present at this Día de los Muertos celebration

    Virginia’s Latino Farmers Market is hosting a special Día de los Muertos celebration on November 1. Here’s everything you need to know.
  5. Sip your way through the Virginia wine country, which features distinct wines, rolling vineyards, and rich heritage.

    Virginia Wine Country: Your guide to the 8 regions

    Sip your way through the Virginia wine country, which features distinct wines, rolling vineyards, and rich heritage.
  6. Be advised: The Nefarious Haunt Experience isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s intentionally geared toward mature audiences.

    What to know about one of Virginia’s newest Halloween scary spots — there’s wine

    The Nefarious Haunt Experience at Grayhaven Winery takes spooky season to a whole new level. Here’s what you need to know.
  7. Photo compilation of Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears

    Earle-Sears, Spanberger trade barbs as Virginia shutdown woes worsen

    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. 
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    Abortion patients are fleeing the South—and heading to Virginia

    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/48PmPQU
  9. Photo of a woman holding a large ag of contraceptives.

    Virginia lawmakers warn—contraception fight is far from over as Trump officials push to destroy $10M supply

    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.
  10. 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.

    More Virginians leaving leaves, a boon for sustainability, survey finds

    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.
  11. Apple stack cake is an Appalachian favorite.

    How Southwestern Virginia’s autumnal dessert ‘stacks up’—and why it’s having a revival

    Apple stack cake is an Appalachian favorite. Learn about the history of—and renewed interest in—this dessert.

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  1. Día de los Muertos is a day of remembrance, and it’s also meant to be one of community celebration.

    Honor the past and celebrate the present at this Día de los Muertos celebration

    Virginia’s Latino Farmers Market is hosting a special Día de los Muertos celebration on November 1. Here’s everything you need to know.
  2. 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.

    More Virginians leaving leaves, a boon for sustainability, survey finds

    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.
  3. From the Revolutionary War to the Civil War, the commonwealth has served as the site of several of the country’s most tragic and bloody battles.

    8 historical (yet haunted) battlefields in Virginia

    At these haunted battlefields in Virginia, bloody histories and ghostly legends come together.
  4. In July, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it would stop issuing paper benefit payment checks on Sept. 30, 2025.

    The Social Security Administration is no longer issuing paper checks. Here’s what you need to know

    The Social Security Administration (SSA) has switched to electronic forms of payment. Here’s how you can set up your automatic payments with ease.
  5. In Virginia, the rate of uninsured children is 13% lower than the national average, at 5.2%.

    Rate of uninsured children up in VA as pandemic-era protections end

    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.
  6. Gilbert’s Restaurant has been locally and nationally recognized for its significance.

    Gilbert’s Restaurant, once a beacon for Black travelers, is now a National Historic Site

    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.
  7. Loudoun County’s Board of Supervisors have voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance prohibiting streets from being named after segregationists and Confederate leaders.

    Loudoun County breaks from the past with street name ban

    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.
  8. The spotted lanternfly was first seen in Pennsylvania in 2014. Since then, the insects have been reported in 21 states, including Virginia.

    VA wineries threatened by invasive spotted lanternfly spread

    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.

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