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Kava craze: What it is & where to try it in Virginia
Kava’s popularity as an alternative to alcohol has skyrocketed in recent years. Here’s where to try kava drinks and products in Virginia.
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10 things you never knew were invented in Virginia
From the Virginia Reaper to ChapStick, here are 10 surprising and groundbreaking things that were invented in Virginia.
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New group of Alexandria City workers vote to unionize
A group of Alexandria city workers voted to unionize this month as Virginia as a bill to lift the ban on public-sector collective bargaining awaits the signature of Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
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William Haines: A VA native whose story you need to know
William Haines was a Virginia native, Hollywood’s first openly gay movie star, and a popular interior designer. Learn more about his inspiring life.
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The history of Hanover Tavern, home of America’s first dinner theater
Explore the fascinating history and vibrant present of Hanover Tavern, where the country’s first dinner theater emerged.
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11 pro-worker bills the Virginia General Assembly passed in 2026
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has until April 13 to decide whether to enact, veto, or amend legislation passed by the General Assembly during its 2026 regular session.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (Mar. 20 – Mar. 26)
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide—Friday, Mar. 20 through Thursday, Mar. 26.
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Learn all about Virginia’s Civil War-era female spies
Meet the female spies who shaped Virginia’s Civil War legacy, from covert Confederate operatives to Union intelligence gatherers.
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Virginia lawmakers pass bill to end collective bargaining ban for public workers
The legislation includes home care workers and service workers at public universities, but excludes college faculty and graduate teaching assistants.
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Republicans’ anti-redistricting campaign leans on misinformation, ‘offensive tactics’
Opponents of redistricting are tying it to Jim Crow and distorting Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s position to win over voters. And redistricting supporters are twisting President Donald Trump’s words to make their case.
