Virginia schools find the key to better attendance: A free morning meal
Free school breakfast programs in Virginia are helping to combat student absenteeism. Here’s how.
Dec
2025
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EDUCATION
Dec
2025
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11 ordinary Virginians who performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
Learn about some of the many Virginians who worked tirelessly to make 2025 a year that was filled with kindness.
Oct
2025
14
Heart health meets community action: CPR kiosk opens in Richmond
The American Heart Association is making it easier than ever to learn CPR. Here’s what you need to know about Richmond’s new interactive training kiosk.
Sep
2025
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Fighting a health insurance denial? Here are 7 tips to help
To control costs, nearly all health insurers use a system called prior authorization, which requires patients or their providers to seek approval before they can get certain procedures, tests, and prescriptions.
Sep
2025
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Spanberger speaks: How she’ll fight Medicaid cuts, create more affordable housing, and protect public schools
The Democrat running for governor of Virginia vows to lead Virginians through the crises of the Trump administration.
Sep
2025
4
Virginia State University alumna nominated for Pulitzer Prize in poetry for new book
Dr. Latorial Faison, a VSU alumna, has been nominated for a 2026 Pulitzer Prize in poetry for her book "Nursery Rhymes in Black."
Sep
2025
4
Virginia public schools had more than 3,200 unfilled teaching positions in 2024-25
Something’s missing in Virginia classrooms—and it’s not just school supplies.
Aug
2025
28
Botetourt County Public Schools reinstated random student drug testing
A previously paused policy is back in Botetourt—here’s what it means for students signing up for extracurriculars and parking permits.
Aug
2025
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Phones off: Hanover Schools’ policy results in 1,600+ confiscations
One school division went all-in on unplugging during the day—and the results are in.
Aug
2025
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23 unique traditions Virginia colleges keep alive
From painted rocks and mud volleyball to black-tie dances, Virginia’s colleges uphold unique traditions that bring campus communities together year after year.
