State Newsmakers
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Your guide to protesting in Virginia
Here’s your guide for protesting safely in Virginia, including helpful tips and organizations.
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9 Guinness World Records Virginia holds
The Guinness World Records are always fun to follow—and Virginia holds its own in them. Learn some weird and wonderful Virginia world records
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The Virginia Gold Cup: Get ready for the 2026 steeplechase season
Experience steeplechase season the way countless Virginians have throughout the past 100+ years by attending the Virginia Gold Cup this May.
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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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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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How to cheer on Virginia’s 5 minor league baseball teams in 2026
From Fredericksburg to Salem, here’s how to cheer on Virginia’s five minor league baseball teams during the 2026 season.
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The Chesapeake Bay Watermen: Inside the dying tradition (+ how to help keep it alive)
From blue crabs to oysters, Chesapeake Bay watermen have been fishing the waters off the coast of Virginia for generations.
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12 organizations for Virginia’s women entrepreneurs: Resources, funding opportunities, & more
Here are 12 Virginia organizations offering funding, mentorship, training, and resources that every woman entrepreneur should know about.
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Report: Virginians pay $1,000 more a year due to Trump tariffs
President Donald Trump’s tariffs raised costs for American households by an average of $1,000 in 2025, according to a study by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation released on Feb. 6. If the tariffs remain in place this year, they are expected to cost households another $1,300 in 2026.
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Cherry blossom alternatives: Virginia blooms without DC crowds
Discover where to see cherry blossoms in Virginia this spring, from small towns to botanical gardens, without having to face the DC crowds.
