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Virginia Senate committee advances slate of pro-worker bills
A Virginia Senate committee pushed forward a series of bills on Monday aimed at strengthening the rights of workers.
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Virginia House passes $15 minimum wage
The Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday passed legislation to raise the state minimum wage by 2028.
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Walk for Peace monks alter Virginia route as they near Washington, DC
A route change reshapes the Walk for Peace through Virginia, as Buddhist monks adjust their path toward the nation’s capital.
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12 NBA stars with Virginia roots
From Alonzo Mourning to Allen Iverson, Virginia has contributed many memorable players to NBA rosters over the years.
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Does contacting your lawmaker actually help? I asked Virginia’s senior US senator
As immigration raids, ICE accountability, and federal power dominate headlines, Sen. Mark Warner reveals what really happens when Virginians contact his office—and how public opinion can help shape policy.
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Want to see frozen waterfalls in VA? Try these 18 gorgeous winter hikes
From Northern Virginia to Southwest Virginia, here are some of the most stunning frozen waterfalls in the state.
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Virginia groups join call for nationwide general strike on Friday
The killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti this month by federal immigration agents have galvanized the movement in Virginia fighting back against President Donald Trump’s authoritarian agenda.
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Here are some of our favorite immigrant-owned businesses across VA
From flavorful restaurants to high-powered consulting firms, get to know some of our favorite immigrant-owned businesses across Virginia that highlight the entrepreneurial spirit and desire to give back.
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Virginia Democrat looks to restrain ICE operations in state
A Virginia state senator has filed three bills aimed at putting constraints on how local law enforcement can enter into agreements with ICE, preventing ICE agents from wearing masks, and making people feel safer about visiting courthouses.
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We drove from Virginia to see Buddhist monks—and found an unexpected community
As Buddhist monks led a Walk for Peace through a nearby town, I became part of an unexpected community, discovering how shared waiting, conversation, and peace can quietly bring people together.
