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Mar 2026 25

Your guide to No Kings 3 in Virginia on March 28

By Ava Edwards | THINGS TO DO, POLITICS, Ava Edwards

A roundup of Virginia No Kings protests, marches, and rallies on March 28, 2026.

Fairfax Indivisible's sign event from the No Kings 2 protests.

Mar 2026 18

Learn all about Virginia’s Civil War-era female spies

By Aila Boyd | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, Aila Boyd

Meet the female spies who shaped Virginia’s Civil War legacy, from covert Confederate operatives to Union intelligence gatherers.

Long before the Central Intelligence Agency was founded and headquartered in McLean, female spies in Virginia shaped the course of the Civil War by carrying messages across enemy lines, gathering intelligence in their homes, and risking imprisonment.

Mar 2026 13

How to cheer on Virginia’s 5 minor league baseball teams in 2026

By Aila Boyd | SPORTS, COMMUNITY, Aila Boyd

From Fredericksburg to Salem, here’s how to cheer on Virginia’s five minor league baseball teams during the 2026 season.

The arrival of spring in Virginia brings with it baseball season, including an assortment of quirky mascots and family-friendly fun.

Mar 2026 6

12 organizations for Virginia’s women entrepreneurs: Resources, funding opportunities, & more

By Aila Boyd | LOCAL NEWS, EVERGREEN, Aila Boyd

Here are 12 Virginia organizations offering funding, mentorship, training, and resources that every woman entrepreneur should know about.

Starting or scaling a business can be a daunting task, but women entrepreneurs in Virginia don’t have to go it alone, thanks to a network of organizations designed to offer guidance, capital access, and community.

Mar 2026 4

Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (Mar.6- Mar.12)

By Ava Edwards | THINGS TO DO, POLITICS, Ava Edwards

A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Mar.6 through Thursday, Mar. 12.

For nearly a century and a half, labor unions have been important engines for change for Virginia workers.

Feb 2026 3

Report: Immigrants a major force in Virginia home construction

By Public News Service | IMMIGRATION, COMMUNITY, Public News Service

Immigrants play an outsize role in homebuilding and remodeling across the Commonwealth, a role which will be affected by the Trump administration's push to reach "net zero" migration into the United States, according to a new report.

Jan 2026 20

9 Virginia orgs to support during Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month

By Aila Boyd | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Aila Boyd

January is Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and these nine Virginia organizations need donations to continue to advocate for the issue and help survivors.