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Why is Virginia called the Old Dominion?
| March 11, 2026
Have you ever wondered, “Why is Virginia called the Old Dominion?” The nickname dates back to the state’s colonial loyalty and remains relevant today.Charlottesville school board approves union contract for support staff
| March 10, 2026
Charlottesville school support professionals are slated to get annual 10.5% raises, but some won’t get paid federal holidays.The Chesapeake Bay Watermen: Inside the dying tradition (+ how to help keep it alive)
| March 9, 2026
From blue crabs to oysters, Chesapeake Bay watermen have been fishing the waters off the coast of Virginia for generations.A gun, an unlicensed teacher, and no oversight: My life in a Virginia private school
| March 6, 2026
As a student, I watched my Virginia private school unravel without accountability. That’s why I’m against expanding school vouchers that would funnel public money into private education.Early voting begins on Virginia redistricting referendum
| March 6, 2026
Virginia Democrats say they need to redraw the state’s congressional maps in response to Republican gerrymandering in other states.12 organizations for Virginia’s women entrepreneurs: Resources, funding opportunities, & more
| March 6, 2026
Here are 12 Virginia organizations offering funding, mentorship, training, and resources that every woman entrepreneur should know about.Virginia AG joins lawsuit suing Trump over tariffs
| March 5, 2026
President Donald Trump wants to impose new tariffs on Americans despite a recent US Supreme Court ruling blocking a different attempt to do so. Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones is joining the fight against what amounts to a tax on everyday Americans.Data center tax exemption debate heats up in Virginia
| March 5, 2026
State lawmakers and labor unions disagree over whether to lift a state tax exemption that helps data center companies save over $1 billion a year.Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (Mar.6- Mar.12)
| March 4, 2026
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Mar.6 through Thursday, Mar. 12.Cherry blossom alternatives: Virginia blooms without DC crowds
| March 4, 2026
Discover where to see cherry blossoms in Virginia this spring, from small towns to botanical gardens, without having to face the DC crowds.Virginia leaders react to Trump’s war on Iran
| March 3, 2026
President Donald Trump has dragged America into another war in the Middle East. Here’s what Virginia’s political leaders are saying about it and how it’s impacting the state.
Why is Virginia called the Old Dominion?
| March 11, 2026
Have you ever wondered, “Why is Virginia called the Old Dominion?” The nickname dates back to the state’s colonial loyalty and remains relevant today.12 organizations for Virginia’s women entrepreneurs: Resources, funding opportunities, & more
| March 6, 2026
Here are 12 Virginia organizations offering funding, mentorship, training, and resources that every woman entrepreneur should know about.12 times labor unions made history in Virginia
| February 25, 2026
From the Knights of Labor’s arrival in the 19th-century to a landmark 2025 casino contract, here are 12 times labor unions shaped workers’ rights in Virginia.17 sobering stops along the Richmond Slave Trail
| February 23, 2026
The Richmond Slave Trail follows 17 interpretive markers along the James River, chronicling the city’s past as a slave trading hub.Here’s why Virginia is called the ‘Internet Capital of the World’
| February 9, 2026
Thanks to a favorable location, strong fiber setups, and affordable land, Virginia has excelled as the Internet Capital of the World.5 fascinating facts about Newport News native Ella Fitzgerald
| February 6, 2026
Here are five facts about Ella Fitzgerald, a Newport News native who is one of the greatest jazz singers of all time.Schuyler, Virginia: The tiny town that inspired The Waltons
| February 4, 2026
Discover Schuyler, Virginia, a small mountain town with a strong soapstone legacy that inspired the iconic television series “The Waltons.”
