History
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5 of the oldest graveyards in Virginia and the stories they hold
From 1607 remains in Jamestowne to a Petersburg graveyard’s connection to the Civil War, Virginia’s cemeteries are among the nation’s most historic—and cool.
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Which movies were filmed in Virginia?
The magic of Hollywood is that oftentimes movies aren’t filmed anywhere near where they purport to be taking place. With that in mind, Stacker compiled a list of movies filmed in Virginia.
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Do you know these 9 quirky George Washington facts?
Test out your George Washington trivia knowledge with these 9 little-known facts.
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The oldest brick dwelling in North America is in Virginia
With its fascinating historical significance, unique architectural features, and popularity as a tourist destination, there’s much to learn and discover about this remarkable Virginia structure.
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Why housing is so expensive in Virginia—and what can be done about it
According to Brian Koziol, executive director of the Virginia Housing Alliance, the long-term lack of new housing construction, inflation, and supply chain issues are the main reasons why Virginia is being hit particularly hard by the housing crisis.
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Virginia lawmakers move to bring two professional sports teams to the commonwealth
A group of 12 legislators from across the state voted early this week to approve a deal intended to lure the region’s professional basketball and hockey teams out of Washington, DC, to a new home in Virginia. The deal, which still requires approval from the General Assembly and local government officials, would create a massive…
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From Hampton Roads to Henrico: How economic proposals fueled Democratic victories
The 2023 General Assembly elections are behind us, and Virginia Democrats successfully faced down immense amounts of Republican spending to secure majorities in the state House and Senate. Abortion was the most visible issue in most legislative races, but polling indicates that Virginians had pocketbook issues on their minds, as well. Many of the swing…
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How Virginia Dems are talking about the economy before Election Day
Democratic candidates for Virginia’s legislature say that voters need affordable housing, greater investment in education, more worker protections, and more.
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As Virginia housing costs soar, Biden wants to turn empty offices into housing
In Sept. 2020, the median home sale price in Virginia was $354,400. As of Sept. 2023, that figure had risen to $412,800, a 16% increase, according to Redfin. Renters are also paying more in Virginia. At the end of 2020, the average cost of rent in the commonwealth was $1,660. As of Nov. 2023, that…
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VIDEO: Virginia is the birthplace of American wine
Virginia is actually the birthplace of American wine, though most people don’t know it. Learn more about Virginia’s storied wine history.
