Virginia Democrats back bills to address gender, racial pay disparities
| January 8, 2026
Forthcoming legislation aims to bring greater transparency in the hiring process and combat wage discrimination in Virginia.19 mocktail spots in Virginia to check out in Dry January
| January 7, 2026
Experience Dry January at some of Virginia’s top mocktail spots, where going without alcohol doesn’t have to mean going without flavor.Will 2026 finally be the year paid leave becomes a reality for all Virginians?
| January 6, 2026
Democrats and pro-worker advocates hope this can be the year Virginia expands access to paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave to hundreds of thousands of workers.Don’t trash that tree! CVWMA offers free recycling instead
| January 6, 2026
Central Virginia residents can recycle their Christmas trees for free this holiday season. Here’s how.Virginia Democrats lay groundwork for paid leave after Youngkin
| January 1, 2026
Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed paid maternity leave, calling it "bad for business." Now he's on his way out and Democrats are hoping to reintroduce it to Gov.-Elect Abigail Spanberger. Follow for updates @vadogwoodnewsroomVirginia’s PFAS crisis grows as federal rules fade
| January 1, 2026
PFAS found a way to make sludge sound even less appealing. Virginia's General Assembly has the chance to do something about it and we'll keep you updated @vadogwoodnews.Virginia voter turnout soars on Election Day
| December 31, 2025
Virginians are turning out to vote in droves on Tuesday, including in Stafford County, which has traditionally been a red district. But Howard Rudat, Chairman of the Stafford Democratic Committee, believes that this may be the election that turns Stafford blue.Virginia rolls out mobile IDs—here’s where you can use them
| December 31, 2025
Digital versions of state-issued identification cards will be accepted at various locations throughout Va. and beyond. Here are all the details.Richmond neighborhoods being hit the hardest by high energy bills
| December 30, 2025
A new report from Community Climate Collaborative shows that more than 28,000 Richmond households are spending an unaffordable share of their income on basic heat and electricity. According to the report, families in the East End and Southside face the highest burden, largely due to aging, inefficient housing that leaks energy and drives up bills even when people use less. The report calls for weatherization programs, repair support for older homes, and stronger renter protections to help families stay safe and keep costs down. 🖊️ : Jessica F. Simmons For more on the story: https://bit.ly/4rKfEkbVirginians have spoken—they’re ready for clean energy
| December 29, 2025
Virginia families are stressed by rising energy bills, and national data shows electricity is one of the most painful monthly expenses. Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s six-point plan taps into the reality of clean energy being local, reliable, and cost-competitive by focusing on local power generation, weatherization, affordability programs, and holding data centers accountable for their energy use. Virginia voters spoke at the polls. They understand that renewables are unlimited, effective , and available close to home—and that could mean lower energy bills. 🖊️: Jessica F. SimmonsNoVA congressman on what could happen if ‘AI bubble’ bursts
| December 29, 2025
Everyone’s talking about data centers in Virginia. US Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Ashburn) says there’s a bigger question: What if the AI bubble bursts? He broke it down at a town hall Thursday night, and the potential impact is…a lot.
Don’t trash that tree! CVWMA offers free recycling instead
| January 6, 2026
Central Virginia residents can recycle their Christmas trees for free this holiday season. Here’s how.Virginia rolls out mobile IDs—here’s where you can use them
| December 31, 2025
Digital versions of state-issued identification cards will be accepted at various locations throughout Va. and beyond. Here are all the details.Go into 2026 safely: Free rides available on New Years for Virginians
| December 26, 2025
With the end of the year quickly approaching, you may find yourself making plans for New Year’s Eve. We’re sharing a variety of resources available to Virginians in an effort to reduce drinking and driving.Guide to Grayson Highlands: Camping, hikes, wild ponies, & more
| December 24, 2025
Here’s your comprehensive guide to Grayson Highlands State Park, with information on camping, hiking, bouldering, fishing, and more.A Capitol Hill holiday: Virginia students help decorate US Senator’s Christmas trees
| December 23, 2025
Milk, cookies, and Christmas cheer—that’s how Virginia students helped bring the holiday spirit into US Sen. Mark Warner’s office.Unique Virginia Christmas ideas: Where you can find local items to give this holiday season
| December 18, 2025
Still searching for the perfect Christmas presents? If you appreciate locally made Virginia goods, this guide is for you.Barbara Rose Johns, whose 1951 walkout advanced school desegregation, honored in US Capitol
| December 18, 2025
Barbara Rose Johns, who led a walkout of her segregated VA high school in 1951, was immortalized with a new statue in the US Capitol. It replaces one of Robert E. Lee.
