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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.Hampton University vs. North Carolina A&T: What to know about the HBCU Classic face-off
| February 5, 2026
Hampton University and North Carolina A&T are facing off in this year’s NBA HBCU Classic. We’re diving into the rivalry and what to watch for during the game.Spanberger ends Virginia’s agreements with ICE
| February 4, 2026
Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger has issued an executive order to terminate controversial agreements between state law enforcement agencies and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.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.”A bomb cyclone hit Virginia. Climate change helps explain why
| February 3, 2026
A bomb cyclone followed closely after Winter Storm Fern, testing Virginia’s power grid and raising new questions about how climate change is reshaping winter weather.Virginia Senate committee advances slate of pro-worker bills
| February 3, 2026
A Virginia Senate committee pushed forward a series of bills on Monday aimed at strengthening the rights of workers.Virginia House passes $15 minimum wage
| February 3, 2026
The Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday passed legislation to raise the state minimum wage by 2028.Walk for Peace monks alter Virginia route as they near Washington, DC
| February 3, 2026
A route change reshapes the Walk for Peace through Virginia, as Buddhist monks adjust their path toward the nation’s capital.Report: Immigrants a major force in Virginia home construction
| February 3, 2026
Immigrants play an outsize role in homebuilding and remodeling across the Commonwealth, a role which will be affected by the Trump administration's push to reach "net zero" migration into the United States, according to a new report.It’s 2026 and you’re uninsured. Now what?
| February 3, 2026
Health policy changes in Washington will ripple through the country, resulting in millions of Americans losing their Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage and becoming uninsured. But there are still ways to find care.Opinion: Virginia communities pay the price for data centers with little benefit
| February 2, 2026
Virginians are paying higher electric bills and underwriting massive grid upgrades—not for schools or public services, but to power the explosive growth of privately-owned data centers.12 NBA stars with Virginia roots
| February 2, 2026
From Alonzo Mourning to Allen Iverson, Virginia has contributed many memorable players to NBA rosters over the years.
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.”Opinion: Virginia communities pay the price for data centers with little benefit
| February 2, 2026
Virginians are paying higher electric bills and underwriting massive grid upgrades—not for schools or public services, but to power the explosive growth of privately-owned data centers.12 NBA stars with Virginia roots
| February 2, 2026
From Alonzo Mourning to Allen Iverson, Virginia has contributed many memorable players to NBA rosters over the years.Does contacting your lawmaker actually help? I asked Virginia’s senior US senator
| January 30, 2026
As immigration raids, ICE accountability, and federal power dominate headlines, Sen. Mark Warner reveals what really happens when Virginians contact his office—and how public opinion can help shape policy.Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
| January 29, 2026
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.Here are some of our favorite immigrant-owned businesses across VA
| January 29, 2026
From flavorful restaurants to high-powered consulting firms, get to know some of our favorite immigrant-owned businesses across Virginia that highlight the entrepreneurial spirit and desire to give back.We drove from Virginia to see Buddhist monks—and found an unexpected community
| January 27, 2026
As Buddhist monks led a Walk for Peace through a nearby town, I became part of an unexpected community, discovering how shared waiting, conversation, and peace can quietly bring people together.
