LOCAL HISTORY
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8 things you didn’t know about Virginia’s DeJarnette Sanitarium
Today, the large, abandoned brick structure in Staunton that once housed the sanitarium serves as a reminder of the institution’s complicated legacy.
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Virginia Senate advances bill to give workers 12 weeks of paid family leave
Senate Bill 373 and House Bill 737 would adopt the model used for unemployment insurance to cover the cost of up to 12 weeks of paid leave in a year. This time could be used to adjust to caring for a new child, to care for a sick family member, or to deal with a…
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Virginia Dems introduce paid sick leave law for workers
As the bill itself states, this legislation would “provide a more generous paid sick leave policy” to many of Virginia’s most vulnerable workers, and that’s why state Democrats are advocating for it.
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5 of the oldest graveyards in Virginia and the stories they hold
From 1607 remains in Jamestowne to a Petersburg graveyard’s connection to the Civil War, Virginia’s cemeteries are among the nation’s most historic—and cool.
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Which movies were filmed in Virginia?
The magic of Hollywood is that oftentimes movies aren’t filmed anywhere near where they purport to be taking place. With that in mind, Stacker compiled a list of movies filmed in Virginia.
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Do you know these 9 quirky George Washington facts?
Test out your George Washington trivia knowledge with these 9 little-known facts.
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The oldest brick dwelling in North America is in Virginia
With its fascinating historical significance, unique architectural features, and popularity as a tourist destination, there’s much to learn and discover about this remarkable Virginia structure.
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Why housing is so expensive in Virginia—and what can be done about it
According to Brian Koziol, executive director of the Virginia Housing Alliance, the long-term lack of new housing construction, inflation, and supply chain issues are the main reasons why Virginia is being hit particularly hard by the housing crisis.
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Virginia lawmakers move to bring two professional sports teams to the commonwealth
A group of 12 legislators from across the state voted early this week to approve a deal intended to lure the region’s professional basketball and hockey teams out of Washington, DC, to a new home in Virginia. The deal, which still requires approval from the General Assembly and local government officials, would create a massive…
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From Hampton Roads to Henrico: How economic proposals fueled Democratic victories
The 2023 General Assembly elections are behind us, and Virginia Democrats successfully faced down immense amounts of Republican spending to secure majorities in the state House and Senate. Abortion was the most visible issue in most legislative races, but polling indicates that Virginians had pocketbook issues on their minds, as well. Many of the swing…
