12 surprising facts about Virginia native Sandra Bullock
Learn more about Virginia’s own Hollywood darling with these 12 facts about Sandra Bullock.
Jul
2025
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Our VIrginia
Jul
2025
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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.
Jul
2025
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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.
Jul
2025
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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.
Jul
2025
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20 spectacular Fourth of July fireworks shows in Virginia
Celebrate Independence Day in style with dazzling Fourth of July fireworks shows across Virginia.
Jul
2025
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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.
Jun
2025
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18 Virginia attractions you can visit for free with Culture Passes
Explore 18 Virginia attractions for free using culture passes provided by local libraries.
Jun
2025
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Abigail Spanberger: ‘It’s time to get culture wars out of our schools and let teachers teach’
The Democratic candidate for governor of Virginia wants to stop making educators the enemy—and help them prepare students for success.
Jun
2025
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States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules
A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider.
Jun
2025
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UVA researcher breaks down the myths behind math anxiety
Only a small percentage of people are inherently bad at math, says Professor Tanya Evans. But many struggle with anxiety due to a lack of math literacy.
