Some Virginia Sturgeon, Becoming Itinerant, Traveled Over 500 Miles Last Year

It's not just Proclaimers who want to go 500 miles to end up at your door -- it's also a handful of Atlantic sturgeon in the James River.

Virginia Budget Leaders Say No Public Meetings Planned, As Negotiations Enter Third Month

Democrats and Republicans continue to point fingers over who's to blame for Virginia's delayed budget, with two lawmakers leading.

Self-Harm Is Rising Among Children And Teens In Virginia, New Report Finds

Self-harm among children in Virginia — already rising before the COVID-19 pandemic — has continued to increase over the last two years.

In Commentary, The Philosophies Of Democratic Strategist Paul Goldman Are Analyzed

Lord in heaven, I know I swore many years ago that I'd do all in my power to avoid getting pulled into a rabbit hole by Paul Goldman.

Panel Says Virginia Should Do More To Promote Solar Development On Brownfields

Va., should do more to encourage developers to site solar on brownfields rather than prime agricultural and forested land, panelists say.

Liberty University's Handling Of Sexual Assaults Under Investigation

School pledges its “full cooperation”

Top 50 VA High Schools For 2022: U.S. News

U.S. News and World Report has released its 2022 rankings of DC and Virginia's best high schools. Here are the top 50 on the list.

VA, DC At High Risk In 2022 Tick Season: How To Prevent Illnesses

It's time to take guard against ticks, which transmit a variety of illnesses that can be deadly or harmful for humans and pets in VA, DC.

Virginia Explained: The Lawsuit Trying To Force New House Elections

When the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the 2020 U.S. census, Virginia had a uniquely big problem.

In Question-And-Answer Form, Author Explains Paxlovid And Its Effects

(By Patrick Jackson, an assistant professor of infectious diseases at Virginia.)

Virginia Kohl's Stores May Be Acquired By Competitor: Report

All Kohl's stores could be acquired by the brand's arch-rival, per a New York Post report. Here's what that means for shoppers in Virginia.

Antisemitic Hate Incidents At U.S. Record: What’s Happening In VA, DC

From threats against synagogues to hate-filled flyers, last year saw incidents of antisemitism across VA, DC and nationwide.

Gorton's Fish Sandwiches Sold In VA Recalled Over Bone Fragments

Gorton's fish sandwiches sold at Giant, Wegmans and other Virginia stores have been recalled by the FDA over large and sharp bone fragments.

Persistently Low Virginia Teacher Salaries And More Va. Headlines

A new report shows there's still a persistent gap between teacher salaries in Virginia and the national average.

Twelve Seriously-Ill Children "Gain Nothing From Youngkin's Harsh Publicity Stunt" -- Commentary

Who will benefit from the appeal of a federal court ruling?

Weed Confusion, A Putin Jab, And Slumlords: Recapping The General Assembly's Veto Session

The Virginia General Assembly's one-day veto session featured a secretive Democratic coup, and an accusation against Youngkin.

VA, DC Weather: Freeze Watch Overnight In Areas

A freeze watch has been issued for some parts of Virginia. Temperatures will drop to near- and below freezing north and west of DC.

Lawsuit Targets Skill-Game Company Over Lobbying Effort Invoking Deceased Senator

The estate of the late Virginia Sen. Miller, the first Black woman to serve in both chambers of the assembly, is suing a skill-game company.

One Of Virginia's Poorest Cities Is Also Its Least Healthy, New Rankings Show

For the second year in a row, Petersburg ranked as the least healthy locality in Virginia while Falls Church took over first place.

William And Mary Researchers Find Elevated Radon Levels In Williamsburg Homes

In Williamsburg, on the Environmental Protection Agency's map of radon risks, Virginia's coastal plain is a sunny shade of yellow.

Va., Senate Committee Votes Down Youngkin's Gas-Tax Holiday Plan

Democrats in the Virginia Senate voted Wednesday to reject Gov. Glenn Youngkin's proposal for a gas tax holiday.

VA House Democrats Remove Filler-Corn Without Picking New Leader

The Democratic caucus in the Virginia House of Delegates removed former Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn as their leader Wednesday.

Ground Beef Sold In VA Recalled Over E. Coli Risk

More than 120,000 pounds of potentially tainted beef was shipped to food service companies and retailers in Virginia and other states.

Youngkin's Veto Hurts The Disabled, Veterans, Low-Income, The Elderly, Report States

(The author is executive director of the Local Energy Alliance Program.)

Five Takeaways From The Landmark Virginia Solar Survey

After a slow start, solar has been booming in Virginia.

State Panel Urges Bristol To Close Its Local Landfill After Years Of Odor Complaints

Experts are urging Bristol, Va., to stop using its local landfill, after finding nearly a dozen deficiencies linked to air pollution.

Flaws, Indignities, Inadequate Care In State's Health Care System Are Detailed In Commentary

It's been decades — at least three of them — with a continuous litany of embarrassments, mismanagement, tragedy, even death.

Fight Over Environmental Review By Forest Service Continues In Courts, With Four Va., Groups Involved

President Joe Biden's administration works to restore key components of a landmark environmental law altered under Trump.

Still No Sign Of A State Budget, More Va., Headlines

Virginia's General Assembly won't be voting on a spending plan when they reconvene Wednesday, according to budget negotiators.

Part Of The Virginia Capitol Is Closing For Construction Work

The visitors center at the Virginia Capitol will be closed a while as the state builds an underground tunnel and continues waterproofing.

Virginia's Rising Syphilis Cases Are Another Bellwether Of A Strained Public Health System

For more than two years, COVID-19 has largely monopolized the time and resources of local health departments across Virginia.

Alex Jones: Hateful Rhetoric, Inane Theories, Sandy Hook Disbeliever

Why should anyone believe Alex Jones ever tells the truth? He's an execrable conspiracy theorist, recently "making news" in Virginia.

VA, DC 2022 Hurricane Season Forecast: What To Know

Forecasters say 2022 could be another active year for hurricanes along Virginia, DC and the East Coast. Get ready before the storms start.

DC Shooting, Best Schools, Temple Open House, Johnny Depp: VA, DC News

Top VA, DC news includes hunt for shooter, top public schools, DC Temple open for tours, summer travel season to heat up, Johnny Depp trial.

VA Restaurants Cited: Slapfish, Thai Taste, James Cafe, Continental

Some Northern Virginia restaurants and delivery services scored well for cleanliness and others were cited for food and pest violations.

Despite Pandemic's Hit On Supply Chains, Business Is Booming At The Port Of Virginia

Edwards's comment occurred not long into his “State of the Port” address before a packed oceanfront hotel ballroom in Virginia Beach.

Youngkin's Amendments Protect People "Who Want To Engage In Discrimination," Democrat Shin Says

Ostensibly a form of protection, Shin says, the end result of these amendments could be viewed as discrimination, she adds.

Virginia's Best Public High Schools: 2022 Rankings Released

Niche.com released its 2022 rankings of the best public high schools in the country, and Virginia is on the list. See the best in the state.

Youngkin Wants To Further Loosen Hiring Requirements For Health District Directors

An amendment sought by Gov. Glenn Youngkin would significantly loosen criteria on who could lead local health departments.

Commentary Centers On The Energy Controversy In Virginia

Natural gas is having a moment. The war in Ukraine spotlighted Europe's heavy reliance on Russian gas, and the challenge of replacing it.