The best way to learn about America is to see America, and learning about America has helped me develop my own sense of patriotism in our current chaotic political moment.
- Eli Lerdau
Citing rising costs and cybersecurity threats, the University of Virginia has deactivated the Gmail accounts for its alumni and former students.
- DAILY PROGRESS STAFF
American Airlines has scheduled twice-daily flights between Charlottesville and Chicago O'Hare to begin starting Nov. 2.
- MICHAEL CASSIDY
For the most dangerous repeat speeders, Virginia’s new intelligent speed assistance law finally gives judges a tool that prevents the next crash instead of merely punishing the last one.
- DAILY PROGRESS STAFF
Coming up, First Fridays receptions are planned for a summer show by member artists at McGuffey Art Center, Misk's sculptures at C'ville Arts and more.
- ROANOKE TIMES STAFF
Maddie Marchant of Lebanon in Russell County has been crowned Miss Virginia 2026, while Franklin County's Caedyn Riddle has been named Miss Virginia's Teen.
- DAVE RESS and MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
Will calm return to Richmond after the personal attacks, name-calling and vulgarity that transpired during Democrats' four-month budget impasse?
Virginia is facing its worst drought since 1941 and a heat wave that will persist through the Fourth of July weekend. Officials are urging residents to be cautious.
Hundreds of new laws take in Virginia Wednesday, though some of the biggest measures passed this year won't take effect until 2027 or 2028.
Thomas Jefferson already has bobbleheads, but his beloved Declaration of Independence does not. Or did not, until now.
Virginia’s model for a legal cannabis market attempts to balance economic opportunity with public accountability. And rightly so.
Virginia’s recent ban on the open carry of assault weapons accidentally legalized the open carry of guns equipped with large capacity detachable magazines where it is now prohibited.
Virginia’s regulatory standard focuses only on a merger's potential harm without addressing the issue of what is in the best interest of its families.
Art students at Waynesboro's Kate Collins Middle School are competing to have their bookmark designs distributed at official America 250 galas.
- Jane Sathe
Art students at Waynesboro's Kate Collins Middle School are competing to have their bookmark designs distributed at official America 250 galas.
- David Velazquez
Central Virginians have gone a step further than their neighbors elsewhere in the state, demanding lawmakers put an end to data center development.
- ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginia's measles outbreak has spread outside of Buckingham County and into Cumberland County, where vaccination rates are low.
- DAVE RESS and MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginia officially has a state budget after lawmakers agreed to 14 amendments proposed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
- JENNIFER REILLY
Providing care can result in substantial personal, financial and emotional strain, but care for caregivers often goes ignored.
- JORGEN VIK
It’s not exactly cocktail-party bragging material to say you’re making money by owning an index fund. But it could still provide for a nice boost to your finances.
- DAILY PROGRESS STAFF
Coming up, celebrations for the Charlottesville Downtown Mall's 50th anniversary, festivities for America's 250th birthday and more.
- David Velazquez
50 years after the Judgement of Paris catapulted California wines onto the international stage, Virginia wines could have their chance in Paris Monday.
- GAVIN STONE The Virginian-Pilot
Tests conducted at NASA's Langley Research Center show that drones can carry lifesaving organ transplants without damaging the organs themselves.
- ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginia's Board of Education has rejected a surprise proposal from Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Education Department to delay tougher exams for K-12 students.
- DAILY PROGRESS STAFF
A new quarter entering circulation for America's 250th anniversary features Founding Father Thomas Jefferson on one side and the Liberty Bell on the other.
- DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is asking legislators to approve $5 million to launch a new digital services team to help state agencies tackle technology challenges.