State News
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The Virginia first-timer’s guide to voting in 2025
Whether you’re freshly 18, a new US citizen, or simply registered to vote for the first time, it’s important to know what you need and what to do before you get in line.
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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.
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Virginia’s new Blue Envelope Program bridges gap between drivers with autism and police
Learn how the Blue Envelope Program promotes safer, calmer interactions between drivers with autism and law enforcement.
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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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Songcatchers: The fascinating story of how scholars saved Appalachian music from extinction
At the turn of the 20th century, academics traveled the Appalachians to save ancient music before it was lost. Learn how the legacy of the “songcatchers” lives on.
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‘Squash on sight:’ Virginia battles invasive spotted lanternflies
With no natural predators, the colorful pests spread along railways and highways, leaving state, vineyards and residents searching for solutions.
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Trump removes union protections for VA employees across Virginia
On August 10, Trump revoked the collective bargaining rights of over 370,000 federal employees at the VA. Over 700,000 Virginians are veterans, and thousands more work at VA facilities across the Commonwealth.
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Youngkin invites AI into the Virginia government—tech experts say it’s a bad idea
While Gov. Glenn Youngkin says that his new AI pilot program will “unleash Virginia’s economy,” tech experts reveal that it could actually harm Virginia’s residents.
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Losing sleep? UVA’s SHUTi OASIS program shows proven insomnia results
What if a good night’s sleep was just a few clicks away? This new program might be the answer.
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Back to campus? Don’t miss these health & wellness tips for college students
Are you or someone you know heading back to the on-campus grind this month? The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts recently published a great list of student wellness tips you might like to share.
