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Local spotlight: Mayra Cordero creates custom, affordable cards in Chatham
For just $5, you can snag a beautiful, handmade card—and meet the Chatham artist behind it.

5 Virginia startups that competed on ‘Shark Tank’
From sweet potato pies to plant-based Mediterranean food, discover what these Virginia companies that competed on “Shark Tank” are cooking up.

12 surprising facts about Virginia native Sandra Bullock
Learn more about Virginia’s own Hollywood darling with these 12 facts about Sandra Bullock.

Alexandria celebrates 276 years: Discover the best things to do in Old Town this summer
Old Town in Alexandria is steeped with historic landmarks—and full of shopping, dining, and endless opportunities for summer fun.

After comparing it to ‘slavery’ and ‘genocide,’ Earle-Sears now downplays opposition to abortion
Winsome Earle-Sears has a long history of taking extreme positions on abortion. The majority of Virginians support access to the procedure.

Stark contrast between Spanberger, Earle-Sears when it comes to Virginians’ reproductive freedom
Earle-Sears says choices should be made before women get pregnant—and doesn’t support abortion options for rape victims. Spanberger, on the other hand, vows to keep Virginia women safe from abortion bans.

Meet Chatham’s Cozy Carafe Coffee Co.—and the roaster behind the beans
What started as “a passion project that came to life” now brings joy to an entire community—one cup of coffee at a time.

Spanberger makes reproductive rights a cornerstone of her run for governor
Virginia remains the last Southern state without an abortion ban. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger says she wants to keep it that way.

20 spectacular Fourth of July fireworks shows in Virginia
Celebrate Independence Day in style with dazzling Fourth of July fireworks shows across Virginia.

A step-by-step guide on registering to vote in Virginia in 2025
Learn how to check your voter registration status and register to vote with this simple list.
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Spanberger makes reproductive rights a cornerstone of her run for governor
Virginia remains the last Southern state without an abortion ban. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger says she wants to keep it that way.

20 spectacular Fourth of July fireworks shows in Virginia
Celebrate Independence Day in style with dazzling Fourth of July fireworks shows across Virginia.

4th of July: Where to watch Virginia’s most festive fireworks
From lakeside reflections to a national spectacle, here’s your ultimate guide to Virginia’s most dazzling Independence Day displays.

Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship.

18 Virginia attractions you can visit for free with Culture Passes
Explore 18 Virginia attractions for free using culture passes provided by local libraries.