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How Virginia’s Budget Funds Fixes for School Struggles
As Virginia’s school year kicked off, districts were still struggling with issues such as teacher shortages. The commonwealth’s delayed-but-finally-approved budget agreement contains myriad potential fixes for K-12 school issues – some that could have an impact sooner rather than later. The budget amendment agreement’s direct rebates for taxpayers ($200 for individuals, $400 for couples filing…
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Grab Your Boots: 5 of Virginia’s Top Breathtaking Hiking Spots
Learn about the five best and most beautiful hikes Virginia has to offer, from challenging climbs to scenic strolls.
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After New Diagnosis, Wexton Announces Retirement
US Rep. Jennifer Wexton (VA-10) announced on Monday that she will not seek reelection in 2024 and will retire from politics to deal with a devastating new medical diagnosis. In April, Wexton announced that she had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but she planned to continue to serve Virginians as she sought treatment and hoped…
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Why Virginia Republicans Should Be Scared of National GOP’s Government Shutdown Gambit
With some conservative lawmakers calling a federal government shutdown at the end of September “inevitable,” Republican General Assembly candidates in Virginia could end up dealing with the fallout. This fall’s races for all 140 seats in the state House and Senate are the political focal point in Virginia at the moment, but a looming federal…
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988 Lifeline Launches American Sign Language Services, Revolutionizing Crisis Support
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has added American Sign Language (ASL) to their services nationwide.
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No Evidence of Wrongdoing—So Why Are Republicans Trying to Impeach Biden?
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced the probe on Tuesday, caving to pressure from far-right Republicans who’ve threatened to remove him from his position if he fails to impeach Biden.
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Essential Election Dates and Deadlines for Virginians this Fall
Elections for all 100 House of Delegates and 40 state Senate seats will be held on Nov. 7, 2023, but smart voters should be mindful of other key Virginia election dates this fall, too. First day of in-person early voting at your local registrar’s office begins Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. The deadline to register…
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Virginians Get Tax Relief Due to Democratic Measures in State Budget Agreement
After six months of negotiations, Democrats finally won most of the concessions they sought on state budget amendments, and this week, Gov. Glenn Youngkin officially signed them into law. But when will Virginians see the benefits?
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What’re U-Picking Right Now? Virginia’s Guide to What’s in Season and Where You Can Pick it Yourself
Get your hands dirty and your cameras ready at these U-Pick farms in VA.
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12 Famous (and Instagrammable!) Ice Cream Shops in Virginia
These VA ice cream shops scoop up amazing flavors and Instagram-worthy charm.
