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10 celebrities who went to college in Virginia
More celebrities than you probably think went to college in Virginia. Check out these 10 prime examples, from actors to a football player and even a newscaster.
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The quiet cost of doing nothing: My real-life encounter with the bystander effect at a Blue Ridge Mountain crash
Sometimes, it’s not what you did that haunts you—it’s what you didn’t do. That’s why the bystander effect often hits hard after the sirens fade.
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More than 300,000 Virginians to see health care premiums rise as open enrollment begins
Republicans in Washington have refused to extend subsidies to prevent drastic cost increases for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in 2026.
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OPINION: Jason Miyares is a threat to Virginia’s reproductive freedom
At stake is the proposed Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom, which would protect Virginians’ right to access abortion, contraception, miscarriage, and fertility care, and guarantee the full spectrum of reproductive health care for generations to come in a time when these freedoms are under direct threat.
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Virginia Dems enter redistricting fight in response to Trump’s power grab
Virginia lawmakers are reportedly reconvening in Richmond on Monday with plans to redraw the state’s congressional maps to counter several Republican-led states doing the same at the behest of the president.
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Virginia families face increased hunger risk from government shutdown
Over 850,000 Virginians risk losing access to SNAP federal food assistance because of the government shutdown.
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Danville’s ‘Comeback Kid’ returns: Councilman Lee Vogler speaks after being set on fire
Three months after a brutal attack, Councilman Lee Vogler delivered a message of hope—and encouraged the community to take action.
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A 115-year-old house, a 60-year-old heater, and a home repair tax credit that just vanished
We thought we had until 2032 to replace our ancient heating system and take advantage of a federal tax credit. Then the rules changed—without warning—and now families like ours are left out in the cold.
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Virginia’s economy slowing amid Trump-fueled uncertainty
The Trump administration’s mass federal layoffs are hurting Virginia’s economic growth.
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6 restaurants where famous people ate in Virginia
From burgers to fine dining, Virginia’s got some real good eats. Check out these restaurants that celebrities love if you want to get in on the action.
