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Everything you need to know about Virginia’s stretch of The Appalachian Trail
Discover the best hikes, scenic spots, and trail clubs along Virginia’s 557-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail.
Virginia is on track to lose 32,000 jobs in Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s final year on the job
Youngkin pitched himself as a reasonable Republican, but has been aligned with Trump’s policies that hurt Virginians.
Worries remain over Trump cuts as Virginia jobless rate rises, climate programs slashed
President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce and cut federal spending has created serious uncertainty about Virginia’s economy and undercut the state’s ability to combat climate change.
Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship.
18 Virginia attractions you can visit for free with Culture Passes
Explore 18 Virginia attractions for free using culture passes provided by local libraries.
Abigail Spanberger: ‘It’s time to get culture wars out of our schools and let teachers teach’
The Democratic candidate for governor of Virginia wants to stop making educators the enemy—and help them prepare students for success.
States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules
A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider.
Several hospitals in rural Virginia are at risk of closing if Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ passes
Studies reveal that at least half a dozen rural hospitals and health centers in Virginia will be forced to close their doors if the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is passed. In a letter, Youngkin supported the bill as a way to give Trump the “resources he needs.”
Virginia passes two landmark bills to protect pregnant people behind bars
With bipartisan backing and pressure from formerly incarcerated women, Virginia lawmakers have banned shackling during labor in jails—and made it easier for pregnant people to await trial at home.
Yes, Virginia actually has volcanoes. Here’s what to know
Here’s the surprising history of Virginia’s volcanic past, including Mole Hill and Trimble Knob.
Yes, Virginia actually has volcanoes. Here’s what to know
Here’s the surprising history of Virginia’s volcanic past, including Mole Hill and Trimble Knob.
Juneteenth: A celebration of African American freedom
Today marks Juneteenth, an annual celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States in 1865.
UVA researcher breaks down the myths behind math anxiety
Only a small percentage of people are inherently bad at math, says Professor Tanya Evans. But many struggle with anxiety due to a lack of math literacy.
Fort Gregg-Adams’ commanding general says legacies will live on despite post name change
Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams may be having their names removed from the signs at Virginia’s Fort Gregg-Adams, but the post’s commanding general has told their families that she was “committed” to ensuring their loved ones will always be a part of the installation’s fabric.
12 Virginia zipline adventures for every thrill level
Reach new heights and see Old Dominion from a new perspective on a Virginia zipline adventure.
