Safety
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Gilbert’s Restaurant, once a beacon for Black travelers, is now a National Historic Site
Gilbert’s Restaurant, which formerly operated in Chatham, was recognized as a safe haven for Black people. Here’s what you need to know about the historic location.
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When cancer meets camp: How one Virginia nonprofit creates joy in hard times
Camp Fantastic, which takes place every year in Front Royal for kids who have received cancer treatment, is aptly named.
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It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
Amid political chatter about vaccines and the government entities that oversee them, it’s understandable to wonder where all this leaves the 2025-26 flu vaccine. In short: Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And four doctors we spoke to said they recommend you get your flu shot this year.
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Boar’s Head plans to reopen troubled deli meat plant, but reports of sanitation problems persist
Recent inspections at Boar’s Head sites in three states, including Virginia, documented sanitation problems similar to those that led to the listeria contamination that killed 10 people and sickened dozens.
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Virginia elders lost over $100 million to scams last year. Spanberger says ‘bad actors’ must be held accountable
As elder fraud surges, the FBI is urging vigilance—and Virginia’s Democratic candidate for governor is calling for broader actions against the platforms enabling scams.
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Biden sets 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
A decade after the Flint water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes.
