11 superb summer camps in the Virginia mountains
Send your child to one of these 11 summer camps in the Virginia mountains for an unforgettable summer experience.
May
2025
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COMMUNITY
May
2025
28
2025 Pride Guide to Virginia’s biggest festivals & events
The 2025 Pride season is slated to sweep through Virginia in big ways, including intimate nights out, grandiose festivals, and passionate parades.
May
2025
27
Fun in the sun: 5 epic summer adventures in SWVA
Summer is starting up—and with the warmer weather among us, you may find yourself searching for activities to enjoy. We’ve rounded up our top picks for things to do in the southwest portion of our commonwealth, specifically for outdoor enthusiasts like you.
May
2025
26
DOGE cuts ripple through Virginia: 3 resources to support displaced workers
Carly breaks down how Trump and DOGE's cuts are hitting the Virginia workforce—plus, resources that could help.
May
2025
26
How Trump’s education cuts will impact teachers and families in Virginia Beach
During a recent town hall, Virginia Beach Education Association president Heather Sipes discussed how the shutdown of the Department of Education will affect not only her life as a teacher but her teenage sons as well.
May
2025
23
Communities in Virginia Beach fight back as local school board votes to suspend DEIA programming
Frustrated community members from across Virginia Beach are speaking out following the Virginia Beach School Board’s recent vote to suspend diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives in K-12 schools.
May
2025
23
Petersburg and the true story of Memorial Day’s origins
While more than two dozen cities and towns across the United States lay claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day, Petersburg holds a compelling and often overlooked place in the holiday's origin story.
May
2025
23
Virginia senator reminds constituents why local news matters
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May
2025
23
University of Virginia joins the ranks of Forbes’ “New Ivies”
Forbes named the University of Virginia a “New Ivy,” recognizing it among 20 schools attracting top talent and impressing employers alongside traditional Ivies.
May
2025
22
AAA: Memorial Day travel in Virginia should be slightly higher this year than last
A fair number of Virginians are expected to hit the roads this Memorial Day weekend, but that is still expected to be the lowest year-over-year rise in travel traffic in a decade.
