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Virginia Republicans Block Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill
Republican lawmakers in Virginia blocked an opportunity for paid family and medical leave, which would’ve benefited workers across the commonwealth.
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Revised Virginia History Standards Move Forward Despite Public Concerns About Accuracy and Equity
The newest draft of Virginia’s History and Social Science Standards of Learning continues to generate controversy, omits Indigenous Peoples Day while including Columbus Day, and is considerably smaller in size and less comprehensive than the August draft. A 5-3 vote moved the highly contested Virginia History and Social Science Standards of Learning forward during the…
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The FBI Eyes Virginia for Its New Headquarters
Community leaders, members of Virginia’s federal congressional delegation, and Gov. Glenn Youngkin gathered this week to lay out multiple reasons why the commonwealth would be well suited for the new FBI headquarters location.
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Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know About Girl Scout Cookies?
Girl Scout cookie season is upon us! Let’s see if you know your Do-Si-Dos from your Tagalongs with this new quiz.
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Treat Your Sweetheart To One Of These 3 Virginia Spas This Winter
Looking for a way to pamper yourself this winter? Why not visit one of Virginia’s top-rated spas? Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or just want to celebrate a job well done, a spa treatment or two is a great way to show yourself some love. Check out three Virginia spas to try this winter.
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Youngkin administration opposes shielding menstrual app data from search warrants
A proposal to put menstrual data stored on period-tracking apps beyond the reach of Virginia authorities failed in the state House of Delegates Monday after Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration expressed opposition to the idea for the first time.
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Minimum Age for Minimum Wage: Virginia Bill Would Pay Workers Under 18 Three Dollars Less Per Hour
“I am still just shining from the power that we had,” said 17-year-old Abby Garber. She and other youth activists helped bring down a bill aiming to pay teens under 18 less than minimum wage.
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Quiz: If Hogwarts Came to Virginia, What House Would You Be Sorted Into?
We’re all still waiting for our acceptance letter, but let’s get a headstart with the sorting hat, Virginia-style. Grab your wand and your broom, it’s time to find out if you’re a Slytherin or a Hufflepuff by answering these five questions.
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8 Places to Visit to Celebrate Black History Month in Virginia
There’s no better way to celebrate the lives and contributions of historical Black Virginians than to visit one of the commonwealth’s many museums and centers that are working to preserve Black history and culture.
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Seven Cozy Bars to Check Out This Winter
Even though this winter has been unseasonably warm in Virginia, we all know means we likely have a late winter snowstorm headed our way. What is better than curling up in an intimate booth with an exquisite cocktail looking out at the cold night outside?
























