A step-by-step guide on registering to vote in Virginia in 2025
Learn how to check your voter registration status and register to vote with this simple list.
Jul
2025
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Jul
2025
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4th of July: Where to watch Virginia’s most festive fireworks
From lakeside reflections to a national spectacle, here’s your ultimate guide to Virginia’s most dazzling Independence Day displays.
Jun
2025
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Everything you need to know about Virginia’s stretch of The Appalachian Trail
Discover the best hikes, scenic spots, and trail clubs along Virginia’s 557-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail.
Jun
2025
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Worries remain over Trump cuts as Virginia jobless rate rises, climate programs slashed
President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce and cut federal spending has created serious uncertainty about Virginia’s economy and undercut the state’s ability to combat climate change.
Jun
2025
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18 Virginia attractions you can visit for free with Culture Passes
Explore 18 Virginia attractions for free using culture passes provided by local libraries.
Jun
2025
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States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules
A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider.
Jun
2025
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Yes, Virginia actually has volcanoes. Here’s what to know
Here’s the surprising history of Virginia’s volcanic past, including Mole Hill and Trimble Knob.
Jun
2025
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Virginia’s summer berry trail: U-Pick farms worth the drive
Discover Virginia’s best u-pick berry farms with our summer guide—find out where to go, what’s in season, and how to make the most of your fruity day trip.
Jun
2025
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Juneteenth: A celebration of African American freedom
Today marks Juneteenth, an annual celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States in 1865.
Jun
2025
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Ghazala Hashmi wins Virginia Democratic lieutenant governor race
The Virginia state senator will face Republican nominee John Reid in the general election this fall.
