Raising The Minimum Wage For Municipal Employees Is Mulled

Norfolk's top administrator wants to raise the minimum wage for municipal employees by an eye-popping $6 an hour, to $18.

Va. Supreme Court Shields Records On Suspension Of Judge At Center Of Parole Board Controversy

A 4-2 vote, the Supreme Court of Va., refused to unseal judicial disciplinary records detailing why a Virginia Beach judge was suspended.

Why Virginia Officials Ruled The Parole Board Leaks Don't Count As Whistleblowing

A former state investigator accused of leaking confidential information about the parole board acknowledged being “ultimately responsible."

Lyrid Meteor Shower 2022: When To See Fireballs In VA, DC Skies

The Lyrid meteor shower is at its peak this week in VA, DC. Here's when and where you can spot the meteor known for producing fireballs.

Virginia House Committee Advances Youngkin's Gas Tax Holiday, Rejects $50 Rebates

Virginia legislators took their first vote Tuesday on the gas tax holiday proposed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

Virginia Will Begin Monitoring Air Pollution Around Hampton Roads Coal Terminals

The southernmost tip of Newport News, where the James River makes its last turn before meeting the Chesapeake Bay, is never still.

Virginia Records Highest Number Of Crash Fatalities; More Headlines

Virginia recorded its highest number of crash fatalities on state roads since 2007 last year, and crash deaths appear to be increasing.

Possibly Dangerous Outcomes Of Book-Banning Are Centered On In Commentary

(The author, Erica Goldberg, is an associate professor of law at the University of Dayton.)

Photos: 11 Beautiful Must-See Destinations in Virginia

Planning a trip to Virginia? Check out these photos to help you set your itinerary.

Gill Lice Detected For First Time In Virginia Trout

Native brook trout in Virginia appear to be out of harm's way when it comes to the detection of a nasty aquatic parasite called gill lice.

Muddled Vehicle Regulations, Varying Tests Don't Add Up In Virginia -- Commentary

Virginia's new Secretary of Transportation Sheppard Miller publicly declared his belief that flying cars will be a reality within 15 years.

Montpelier Staff Fired After Supporting Descendants Group, And More Virginia Headlines

“Several senior staff members at James Madison's historic Montpelier estate lost their jobs Monday, in what they called retaliation."

Youngkin Administration Sets Stricter Runoff Rules For Solar Farms

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality abruptly rolled out major changes recently to how Virginia will manage stormwater runoff.

Can Patrick County Save Its Local Hospital?

At first, Wren Williams just wanted to study if re-opening the hospital was feasible.

Pence's Conservative Politics Linked By Students To "Brutality Of Neo-Nazi Thugs" From Deadly 2017 Charlottesville Riot

A college campus is the last place where the free expression of ideas and robust debate about them should be inhibited.

15th Anniversary Of Virginia Tech Shooting, More Va., Headlines

Over the weekend, Virginia marked the 15th anniversary of the Virginia Tech massacre, in which 32 were shot dead.

Human Trafficking Outreach, Crackdown Set Across Virginia

Virginia will have troopers stationed statewide April 18-20 to talk to drivers about human trafficking and offer help to anyone in need.

NoVA, DC Weather: Patchy Frost Possible In Hazardous Outlook

As VA temperatures drop into the upper 30s, the National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook with patchy frost possible.

VA, DC Income Tax Deadline 2022: Last-Minute Filing Tips

April 18 is the last day to file your federal income tax return. Here's what VA and DC taxpayers need to know and when state taxes are due.

Baby Squirrels, Billionaires List, Teaching At 90: Good News, VA, DC

Good news stories in NoVA and DC this week include a girl Eagle Scout, great outdoor dining spots, baby squirrels rescued, teacher turns 90.

Easter Dining VA, DC Restaurant Specials For Dine-In, Carryout

Easter dinner specials can be found at Fleming's Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Ruth's Chris, and other Virginia and DC restaurant chains.

Wegmans, Aldi, Harris Teeter: NoVA Easter 2022 Grocery Store Hours

Can you can pick up last-minute items for Easter dinner from Wegmans, Whole Foods, Aldi, and Harris Teeter stores in NoVA, DC?

Virginia Reaches 20K COVID Deaths, Cases Creep Up

Virginia has passed the grim benchmark of 20,000 deaths caused by COVID-19. Cases are again climbing in northern VA and statewide.

VA, DC Baby Formula Sales Rationed At CVS, Target, Kroger, Walgreens

Walgreens, CVS, Kroger and Target stores in Virginia and DC are all limiting purchases of baby and toddler formula amid a shortage.

Youngkin Vetoes Bill Imposing New Rules For Truckers In Snowstorms

The only piece of Virginia legislation inspired by the prolonged shutdown of Interstate 95 during a January snowstorm appears to be stalled.

Lawsuit Challenges Virginia Right To Retrieve Law For Hunting Dogs

Three Virginians and a company are suing Virginia's Department of Wildlife Resources over the state's controversial Right to Retrieve law.

Election Administration, Processes "Stuck In A Previous Era" In Virginia, Author States

(By Scott Konopasek, a former general registrar and director of elections in Fairfax County. He also urges reforms.)

‘Sitting On A Time Bomb': Mobile Home Residents At Risk In Red-Hot Housing Market

The specter of gentrification hovers over Virginia, the report indicates, and mobile home residents could face a difficult choice.

Youngkin Takes Tax Cut Push To Cable News, More Va. Headlines

Gov. Glenn Youngkin took his push for tax cuts to cable news, telling a CNBC program that “we've got to get to work to get costs down."

No Plans For New COVID Precautions In Virginia, Despite Uptick In Cases

BA.2, a more infectious subvariant of omicron, now makes up the majority of new COVID-19 cases in Virginia — just under 70 percent -- report

After GOP Official's Racist Post, Virginia Elections Board Asks Parties To Take Local Picks Seriously

There was "a wave of calls" for Dietrich's ouster after his post that reportedly included a racial slur and a reference to lynching.

In Commentary, An Assortment Of The GOP's Vicious, Racist Attacks Are Listed

It's no revelation that many African Americans, in Virginia and nationwide, view the Republican Party as hostile to their aspirations.

Youngkin Administration Says It Aims To Speed Up Environmental Permitting

Chief environmental officials in the administration said a priority during the next four years will be to review the permitting process.

NoVA, DC Weather: Severe Storms Timeline For Easter Weekend

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook with strong-to-severe thunderstorms possible in NoVA, DC on Thursday.

Free Coffee At VA, DC Wawa Stores: How To Get Yours

Thursday marks Wawa's 58th anniversary, featuring free coffee giveaways and special events across DC and Virginia.

Seven Ways Youngkin Is Trying To Make His Mark On General Assembly Bills

Three months into his term, Youngkin has signed 700 bills, suggested amendments to over 100 more, and vetoed 26.

Mask Mandates, COVID-19 Protocol Questioned In Commentary

(The author, an associate professor of surgery and public policy, also discusses the unpredictability of the variants.)

Former VA Police Officer Guilty Of Jan. 6 Riot-Related Charges: Report

Thomas Robertson, a former sergeant with the Rocky Mount Police Department, was convicted of six charges Monday.

9 VA Billionaires Are Among World’s Richest: Forbes 2022 List

Forbes' annual World's Billionaires List contains 9 Virginia residents. Fortunes on the list dropped by more than $400 billion in total.

Commanders President Says Team Doesn't Want Bidding War Over New Stadium

Washington Commanders President Jason Wright insists the franchise isn't trying to pit D.C.-area governments against each other.