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Opinion: Federal layoffs are a wake-up call for local communities
The recent federal layoffs are sending shockwaves throughout Northern Virginia, highlighting the far-reaching impact on local communities, businesses, families, and national security broadly.
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UVA earns top spots in 2025 online program rankings
UVA’s School of Education ranks 9th in U.S. News’ 2025 list for online graduate education, excelling in multiple programs.
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‘Death by a thousand paper cuts’: Elementary school counselor leaves the Virginia Beach School District after 19 years
Lisa Lee, elementary school counselor at Trantwood Elementary in Virginia Beach, explains how emotional burnout and the state’s teacher shortage are just some of the reasons why she’s joining the increasing number of Virginia educators retiring early.
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Spring’s hidden gems: Alexandria opens its historic gardens
Explore Alexandria’s hidden gardens during the 92nd Annual Garden Week Tour. Access private estates plus Mount Vernon and Green Spring gardens April 26, 2025.
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Unions, civic groups launch effort to offer fired federal workers free legal support
A coalition of unions and legal groups announced on Wednesday the formation of a new project to help provide federal workers fired by the Trump administration free legal support to protect their rights.
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Opinion: Black mothers of our commonwealth deserve better
Virginia state Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy explains the need for policies to improve Black maternal health.
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Virginia Dems blast Trump’s interest in deporting US citizens
Virginia Democrats are calling out the Trump administration for its brazen immigration policies after President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday the possibility of deporting American citizens.
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You’re paying taxes today—but are billionaires and big corporations dodging theirs?
Congress is prioritizing the ultra-wealthy and corporate greed over everyday American people this tax season. Now, community organizations across the US are fighting back—here’s how you can get involved.
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Virginia HBCU launches first doula certification program, targeting Black maternal mortality in the South
Felicia D. Cosby wasn’t expecting a student’s casual comment to spark a public health initiative. But when a student told her she’d love to be a doula, the idea stuck. Months later, Virginia Union University became the first HBCU in the state to launch a doula certification program.
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Don’t sleep on these 8 underrated state parks in Virginia
Discover the most underrated state parks in Virginia, offering serene landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a peaceful escape from the crowds.
