Local
-
Communities in Virginia Beach fight back as local school board votes to suspend DEIA programming
Frustrated community members from across Virginia Beach are speaking out following the Virginia Beach School Board’s recent vote to suspend diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives in K-12 schools.
-
Petersburg and the true story of Memorial Day’s origins
While more than two dozen cities and towns across the United States lay claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day, Petersburg holds a compelling and often overlooked place in the holiday’s origin story.
-
University of Virginia joins the ranks of Forbes’ “New Ivies”
Forbes named the University of Virginia a “New Ivy,” recognizing it among 20 schools attracting top talent and impressing employers alongside traditional Ivies.
-
AAA: Memorial Day travel in Virginia should be slightly higher this year than last
A fair number of Virginians are expected to hit the roads this Memorial Day weekend, but that is still expected to be the lowest year-over-year rise in travel traffic in a decade.
-
Chesterfield’s new state-of-the-art animal shelter: What we know
In early May, Chesterfield County began construction on a state-of-the-art animal shelter designed to expand capacity and improve services provided to the community’s animals and those who seek to adopt.
-
Virginia Renaissance Faire: Weekends of Tudor enchantment
Step back in time at Virginia’s 23rd Renaissance Faire! Discover jousting, artisan crafts, and living history at Lake Anna Winery weekends May 10-June 8.
-
UVA’s Adopt-a-Grandparent Program bridges generations
UVA’s Adopt-a-Grandparent program creates meaningful connections between university volunteers and Charlottesville seniors.
-
When the storm clears: Danville-based God’s Pit Crew helps those impacted by recent tornadoes
As sirens fall silent and storm clouds move on, a different kind of force rolls in—bringing more than just supplies.
-
Things to know about Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis
Former President Joe Biden’s office said Sunday that he has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer and is reviewing treatment options with his doctors.
-
7 celebrities who own mansions in Virginia
Many celebrities have called Virginia home over the years. Check out these seven, ranging from athletes like Bruce Smith to rappers like Missy Elliott.
