Youngkin Appoints Opponent Of Admissions Changes At TJ To Va., Board Of Education

One of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's newest appointees to the Virginia Board of Education formed a group to fight admissions changes.

New Data Shows Gun-Related Injuries On The Rise In Virginia Emergency Rooms

Emergency room visits for gun-related injuries increased 72 percent between 2018 and 2021, with young Black men disproportionately impacted.

New State Laws Go Into Effect; More Va., Headlines

A host of new state laws goes into effect today, including a new criminal penalty for marijuana possession.

4th Of July Travel: When’s The Best Time To Get Out Of Virginia

AAA urges travelers to stay off roads Thursday and Friday afternoons for July 4 trips. Here are the best, worst times to drive in VA, DC.

Virginia Lawmakers Punt On Bills Aimed At Limiting Partisan Election Oversight

Despite getting months to negotiate, Virginia lawmakers went home for the summer without a deal on proposals to limit partisan influence.

Four Takeaways From Virginia's 2021 Crime Stats

The Virginia State Police Wednesday released the state's tally of crime statistics for 2021, showing a continued rise in violent crime.

State Gas Taxes Set To Rise 7 Percent; More Virginia Headlines

Youngkin, according to the report, said he believes a COVID-19 vaccine mandate will "drive away" Virginia National Guard members.

Virginia Declines To Join Federal-State Offshore Wind Partnership

A partnership announced last week between the federal government and 11 East Coast states aims to speed up offshore wind development.

Virginia Is Spending Millions To Boost Security At State-Run Psychiatric Hospitals

Over the next two years, Virginia will spend more than $8 million to boost security at its state-run psychiatric hospitals.

Record Funding To Reduce Agricultural Pollution Expected To Aid Bay Cleanup

A surplus of dollars in Virginia's coffers this year means record funding for state programs that help farmers pay for needed practices.

Youngkin Meets With GOP Megadonors; More Virginia Headlines

Youngkin flew to N.Y. to meet with GOP megadonors in Manhattan, a move that underscores his recent hints on a 2024 presidential run.

Audit Finds VDOT Doesn't Have Enough Contractors For Major Snow Removal

The department of transportation doesn't have enough snow removal contractors to properly respond to major storms, according to an audit.

Free Krispy Kreme Donuts In VA, DC For July 4: How To Get One

VA customers who wear red, white and blue receive a free donut every day through July 4 from Krispy Kreme's "I Heart America" collection.

Late Attorney's Pardon Work Revealed Sentencing Madness

John Coggeshall could've easily been called “the anti-Sisyphus.” The late Norfolk defense attorney handled pardon applications.

Virginia Senator Announces Plans For ‘Life At Conception' Legislation; Other State Headlines

“A wave of retirements is rearranging Virginia's finance agencies, taking institutional knowledge from (government veterans)" -- report

Virginia Took In Less Trash From Out Of State In 2021 (But Still A Lot)

The amount of solid waste Virginia accepted from other states dipped in 2021 compared to the prior year.

No Further Bird Flu Spread In Virginia, But Danger Hasn't Passed, Says State Vet

Virginia has eluded widespread outbreaks of avian flu, but the state veterinarian cautions poultry owners "aren't out of the woods yet."

The Richmond Department Of Veterans Affairs Is Scaling Down Its Research On Laboratory Dogs

The department is about halfway through its congressionally mandated five-year plan to eliminate or reduce the use of canines and felines.

In Commentary, The Vagaries, Inconsistencies Of The Virginia Legislature Are Detailed

You hear it regularly on Capitol Square in Virginia: Ours is a “part-time” legislature.

Reactions To A Post-Roe World And More Virginia Headlines

Demonstrations broke out Friday and continued into the weekend in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.

VA, DC 4th Of July Fireworks Guide 2022: Where, When To Watch Shows

Patch has your guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations across northern Virginia and DC in 2022.

4th Of July 2022 Fireworks Laws: What’s Legal In Virginia

As July 4 approaches, be sure to know the fireworks laws in Virginia. Some cities and counties have stricter guidelines for fireworks.

Bipartisan Gun Violence Bill: What Passage Will Mean In Virginia

Virginia senators voted in favor of a bipartisan gun violence bill that was approved by the House, and is headed to President Biden to sign.

Board Of Health Calls Commissioner's Comments An ‘Embarrassment'

In an unanimous but largely symbolic resolution, the Virginia Board of Health called recent remarks on racism by Greene "an embarrassment."

Guiding Principles Released For Chesapeake National Recreation Area

Last week, two federal lawmakers from Maryland announced 10 key principles that will guide this Chesapeake legislation.

Intricacies, Obfuscations Of Virginia Politics Are Detailed In Commentary

(By Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, the University of Virginia Center for Politics' nonpartisan newsletter.)

Youngkin Downplays Murder And Violence Of Jan. 6; More

Youngkin told a national television audience that Virginians aren't talking about Jan. 6.

Youngkin Vows To ‘Protect Life' As Supreme Court Overturns Right To Abortion

Gov. Glenn Youngkin applauded Friday's U.S. Supreme Court decision abolishing the constitutional right to an abortion.

As Feds Eye More Wind Leases Off Virginia, Fishing Industries Fear Losses

Today, two wind turbines turn off Virginia's coast. But by the middle of the next decade, hundreds more may have joined them.

The Vagaries Of Environmental Control, Inaction In Va., Are Debated In Commentary

Two recent news stories show that for every small step forward Virginians take to protect the environment, we often take one backward.

Intense Storms Sweep Central Virginia; More State Headlines

A fast-moving storm packing winds of up to 80 mph tore through central Virginia Wednesday, leaving downed trees and powerlines.

Virginia AG Threatens Crackdown On ‘Copycat' THC Edibles

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares says his office is planning to crack down on “copycat” THC edibles made to look like popular snacks.

5 Planets Will Align Over Virginia: Forecast, How To Watch

The planetary alignment of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn is best seen without a telescope. See the best times to watch in VA.

ARTfactory to Host Artist Talk with Zsudayka Nzinga "The Many Rooms"

Hear the inspiration behind Zsudayka Nzinga's "The Many Rooms" mixed media exhibit during our free Artist Talk on July 16, 2-4 pm.

Greene ‘Very Capable' To Lead Virginia Department Of Health, Youngkin Says

Youngkin called Greene “very capable,” then distanced himself from comments relevant to racism and inequities in health care.

Youngkin Ceremonially Signs Virginia Budget While Calling For More Tax Relief

Youngkin's ceremonial bill-signing carried all the pomp of a campaign event, the report states.

Vega, Kiggans Win GOP Primaries In Virginia's Battleground Districts

Yesli Vega celebrated, but Spanberger called her "extreme," and with no plans in place to attempt to solve real issues facing Virginians.

Scholar Offers Guide To PFAS Chemicals, Details Their Dangers, Other Factors

(By Kathryn Crawford, Middlebury assistant professor of environmental health.)

Virginia Higher Ed's Plans For Lab Schools; More State Headlines

The Federal Reserve Bank head says the central bank's interest rate hike will curb inflation without “a calamitous decline in activity."

30 VA Counties Among Healthiest Communities In 2022: U.S. News

These Virginia counties are among the healthiest communities in the United States, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report.