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Small Business Saturday deals in Virginia
Celebrate the small businesses that make Virginia’s local economy thrive by participating in Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29.
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Richmond DPU restoring accurate billing after meter data malfunction
Around 5,000 South Richmonders will get a double utility bill this month, but payments might not be as high as you think. Here’s what you need to know.
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Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
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So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
Nationwide, contract disputes are common, with more than 650 hospitals having public spats with an insurer since 2021. They could become even more common as hospitals brace for about $1 trillion in cuts to federal health care spending prescribed by President Donald Trump’s signature legislation signed into law in July.
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Time’s running out for VA heating system tax credits
Learn how to take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act tax credits in Virginia by installing an energy-efficient heating system.
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More Virginians leaving leaves, a boon for sustainability, survey finds
More Virginians are leaving leaves on the ground during the autumn season, providing a boon to local ecosystems and cutting down on methane gas in the atmosphere.
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The Social Security Administration is no longer issuing paper checks. Here’s what you need to know
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has switched to electronic forms of payment. Here’s how you can set up your automatic payments with ease.
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Rate of uninsured children up in VA as pandemic-era protections end
The rate of children without health insurance grew in Virginia and across the country, hitting its highest levels in more than a decade, according to a new study.
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Gilbert’s Restaurant, once a beacon for Black travelers, is now a National Historic Site
Gilbert’s Restaurant, which formerly operated in Chatham, was recognized as a safe haven for Black people. Here’s what you need to know about the historic location.
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Loudoun County breaks from the past with street name ban
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted on September 10 to prohibit streets named after segregationists and Confederate leaders. Here’s what you need to know about the ban.
