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Virginians share concerns about data centers at Ashburn town hall
| December 5, 2025
Elected officials and residents in Loudoun County are becoming increasingly vocal about their opposition to data centers, expressing concerns about their potential health impacts.Retired family physician shares how she’s seen firsthand how birth control changes lives
| December 5, 2025
Retired Midlothian family physician Dr. Susan Miller told a crowd at a contraception roundtable recently that she's seen firsthand how birth control changes lives—from reducing abortion and poverty to lowering cancer risks and treating conditions like ovarian cysts. 🖊️ : Jessica F. SimmonsVirginia caller confronts GOP House Speaker on Trump’s threats to not pay federal workers
| December 5, 2025
Tensions are getting high for Americans at risk of going without pay due to the ongoing government shutdown 🫠 A Virginia resident shares the hard truth of what could happen to her family if President Trump follows through on threats to withhold backpay for federal workers.Evictions are on the rise in Virginia. Lawmakers are trying to address the crisis
| December 4, 2025
Tens of thousands of Virginians are kicked out of their homes every year.Hangover Hero: Rescued Raccoon Helps Hanover County Shelter Boost Donations
| December 4, 2025
On Tuesday, a raccoon was discovered passed out in a liquor store in Ashland. Now that the animal is fully recovered, a local shelter is using the funny incident to raise some funds.What do we meany by “checks and balances?”
| December 4, 2025
Democracy has its own version of highway guardrails. And when they fail? The consequences hit real people. We’re taking a closer look at why the system is feeling the strain. Sign up for our newsletter for the next installment of this series: https://bit.ly/4nZzFjHThe history behind having ham for the holidays in Virginia
| December 4, 2025
No turkey? No problem! In Virginia, turkey isn’t the only meat on the holiday menu. Discover why so many Virginians serve ham.Fairfax family builds home addition to house three generations, upsetting neighbors
| December 4, 2025
A northern Virginia neighborhood is stirred by controversy because of a new home addition. Some residents call the project excessive, even though it complies with local zoning rules. Follow @vadogwoodnews for more.Richmond’s hidden energy crisis: Why thousands are paying more to stay warm (and what can be done about it)
| December 3, 2025
Richmond families are paying too much to heat and cool aging homes. A new report says there’s a fix—if residents start asking for it.Why Big Pharma loves Glenn Youngkin’s new project
| December 3, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin promised to fight outrageous prescription drug costs. Instead of delivering on that promise, he decide to cater to Big Pharma. He vetoed a bill that could've reigned in prices, accepted tens of thousands in Big Pharma contributions, and now expects public universities to contribute tax-dollars to the Big Pharma talent pipeline. Follow for more info like this @vadogwoodnews.ICE violently arrests mother driving her kid to school
| December 3, 2025
ICE detained a Virginia mother driving her daughter to school after she couldn’t recite her Social Security number. Despite showing her documents, agents arrested her. Her 16-year-old daughter shared the video, saying she wants her mother home. Jaykie Funez-Andrade is being held at Rockingham County Jail “as a courtesy” to ICE, with no criminal charges. Follow @vadogwoodnews for more.Virginia shoppers pulling back on holiday spending
| December 2, 2025
A new poll finds that Virginians are spending less this holiday season as they weigh economic concerns and elevated prices.
Hangover Hero: Rescued Raccoon Helps Hanover County Shelter Boost Donations
| December 4, 2025
On Tuesday, a raccoon was discovered passed out in a liquor store in Ashland. Now that the animal is fully recovered, a local shelter is using the funny incident to raise some funds.Yes, you can change your Thanksgiving tradition
| November 25, 2025
Thanksgiving has always started in our kitchen long before the sun came up. But this year, we’re savoring the holiday in a slower, simpler way, rather than keeping with tradition.It’s snow joke: Arlington’s ‘Name that Plow!’ competition returns
| November 20, 2025
“Name that Plow!” is back, and Arlingston Residents have until November 30 to suggest fun names for the competition. Here are all the details.Small Business Saturday deals in Virginia
| November 20, 2025
Celebrate the small businesses that make Virginia’s local economy thrive by participating in Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29.An art lover’s guide to Norfolk’s NEON District
| November 13, 2025
Art lovers can explore Norfolk’s NEON District with this guide to all things murals, galleries, and performances.Richmond DPU restoring accurate billing after meter data malfunction
| November 5, 2025
Around 5,000 South Richmonders will get a double utility bill this month, but payments might not be as high as you think. Here’s what you need to know.Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
| November 5, 2025
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
| November 3, 2025
Nationwide, contract disputes are common, with more than 650 hospitals having public spats with an insurer since 2021. They could become even more common as hospitals brace for about $1 trillion in cuts to federal health care spending prescribed by President Donald Trump’s signature legislation signed into law in July.
