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20 spectacular Fourth of July fireworks shows in Virginia
Celebrate Independence Day in style with dazzling Fourth of July fireworks shows across Virginia.
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4th of July: Where to watch Virginia’s most festive fireworks
From lakeside reflections to a national spectacle, here’s your ultimate guide to Virginia’s most dazzling Independence Day displays.
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Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship.
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18 Virginia attractions you can visit for free with Culture Passes
Explore 18 Virginia attractions for free using culture passes provided by local libraries.
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Several hospitals in rural Virginia are at risk of closing if Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ passes
Studies reveal that at least half a dozen rural hospitals and health centers in Virginia will be forced to close their doors if the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is passed. In a letter, Youngkin supported the bill as a way to give Trump the “resources he needs.”
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Virginia passes two landmark bills to protect pregnant people behind bars
With bipartisan backing and pressure from formerly incarcerated women, Virginia lawmakers have banned shackling during labor in jails—and made it easier for pregnant people to await trial at home.
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Yes, Virginia actually has volcanoes. Here’s what to know
Here’s the surprising history of Virginia’s volcanic past, including Mole Hill and Trimble Knob.
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Virginia’s summer berry trail: U-Pick farms worth the drive
Discover Virginia’s best u-pick berry farms with our summer guide—find out where to go, what’s in season, and how to make the most of your fruity day trip.
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Juneteenth: A celebration of African American freedom
Today marks Juneteenth, an annual celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States in 1865.
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UVA researcher breaks down the myths behind math anxiety
Only a small percentage of people are inherently bad at math, says Professor Tanya Evans. But many struggle with anxiety due to a lack of math literacy.
