Compared With D.C., Richmond Commuters Are in the Fast Lane

We do not recommend that you read this article while you're stuck in traffic. But you probably have time to.

Va. Democrats outraise most incumbents, challengers in key races

In competitive General Assembly races, a majority of Democratic challengers and incumbents are outraising their opponents.

Richmond Selected For Nat'l League Of Cities Initiative

The City of Richmond has been selected to participate in the National League of Cities’ 18-month technical assistance initiative.

Virginia's 'long overdue' monument to its women unveiled

Women’s Monument Unveiled on Capitol Square: 'No pedestals, no weapons, no horses'

Virginia Schools With the Best and Worst Graduation Rates

The Brunswick County, Manassas and Richmond school systems had the state’s lowest graduation rates.

Va. House, Senate Republican Incumbents Debate Challengers

Republican incumbents fighting to keep seats in the 10th Senate and 66th House Districts debated Democratic challengers Wednesday night.

House Candidates Spin Through Policy at Henrico Debate

House Candidates Spin Through Policy at Henrico Debate

Data Show Poverty and Income Trends in Virginia

Loudoun County had the nation’s highest household income, and the gap between rich and poor widened in Virginia.

D.C. Area is Biggest Source of New RVA Residents

The Richmond metro area has been growing, and new data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows where people are moving from.

How VCU helps international students get temporary work cards

Amid national delays, VCU international students continue to obtain temporary work cards on time

Group donates nearly $300,000 to 12 female candidates of color

'We are here to make a change right now:' Group gives nearly $300,000 to 12 Democratic candidates of color

Virginia’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.8%

Virginia continues to have one of the nation’s lowest unemployment rates, state and federal officials said Friday.

Virginia Faces Fine Due to Food Stamp Errors

Virginia has drawn a $3.8 million penalty because of mistakes made processing almost one in 10 food stamp applications last year.

Voter Registration Is Up More in Democratic Strongholds

Voter registration has grown faster in localities that lean Democratic than in localities that usually vote Republican.

$400M Lawsuit Claims Fairfax Is Victim Of ‘Political Hit Job'

Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against CBS.

Ruck to Remember: VCU Community Pays Tribute to 9/11 Victims

Virginia Commonwealth University students and employees participated in a 9/11 tribute on campus Wednesday.

Virginia’s Poverty Rate Drops to 10.1%, New Data Show

The state’s poverty rate remained well below the national rate of 12%.

Gun Control Focus Of VA Legislature Special Session: Northam

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has called a special session of the legislature to take up "common sense public safety laws" for firearms.

No Proof Gov. Northam Posed For College Blackface Photo: Report

A law firm hired to investigate whether Gov. Ralph Northam posed in blackface for a college photo can't determine who was in the picture.

Conversion Therapy Ban Possible As VA Experts Condemn Practice

The Virginia Board of Psychology says conversion therapy should be considered a violation of standard practices, which may lead to a ban.

Fairfax Releases Polygraph Results Amid Sexual Assault Claims

Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax asked prosecutors to investigate the sexual assault allegations two women made against him.

Increased Fuel, Road Taxes Proposed To Fix Virginia Interstates

Drivers would see improvements to interstate highways across Virginia if the General Assembly approves $280 million in budget amendments.

Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Compares Self To Lynch Victims

Needless to say when Fairfax finished his five-minute impromptu speech, stunned senators sat in awkward silence.

Ralph Northam: No One Better Than A Doctor To Heal Virginia

Northam once again refused to resign amid outcry over a photo in his yearbook that shows a person in blackface and another in a KKK robe.

Northam Won't Resign; Believes He Is Not In Yearbook Photo

At a press conference, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam admitted to darkening his face for a Michael Jackson costume at a dance competition.

Here’s How Virginia’s Ralph Northam Ranks Among US Governors

A new quarterly polls ranks the most and least popular governors in America. Virginia's Ralph Northam is gaining support.

Northam Pulls National Guard From Border Over Family Separations

Gov. Ralph Northam says Virginia National Guard crews will not help at U.S. border until a policy of separating children from parents ends.

Pro-Confederate Rally Draws ​​Dozens Of Protesters

Fewer than 10 members of a pro-Confederate group were outnumbered by ounterprotesters at a rally at the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond.

Virginia Works To Improve Voting Process Before Midterm Election

Rock the Vote ranks Virginia as a “blocker state” regarding voter registration laws and photo ID requirements at polls.

Dozens Of Virginia Children Are Fatally Shot Every Year

Since 1999, more than 620 children in Virginia and 26,000 nationwide were fatally shot, according to an analysis of federal data.

Take Down Confederate Statues: Residents Tell Panel

Residents of a predominantly African-American neighborhood have called for the removal of the Confederate statues along Monument Avenue.

​Gun Violence Panel Gets ‘Beyond The Politics’

Addressing gun violence in America often leaves gun control supporters and Second Amendment advocates at an impasse, as a VCU panel found.

300 New VA Laws Approved: Taxes, Child Abuse, Lunch Shaming

About 300 bills ranging from taxes and criminal justice to education and government transparency have been signed by Gov. Ralph Northam.

‘Lunch Shaming’ Ban Over Student Meals Heads To Virginia Senate

A bill to prohibit “lunch shaming” – the practice of singling out students who owe the school cafeteria money – is headed to the VA Senate.

Free Feminine Hygiene Products May Be Given To Virginia Prisoners

Prisons and jails would have to provide female inmates with free feminine hygiene products under a bill in the Virginia General Assembly.

​​After School Shooting Democrats, GOP Disagree Over Gun Control

Democrats are frustrated over Republicans’ refusal to take up VA gun control legislation in the wake of a deadly school shooting in Florida.

Virginia's Tampon Tax Targeted By #MeToo Movement

With momentum from the #MeToo movement, women’s rights groups are supporting legislation to end the sales tax on feminine hygiene products.

Guns In Church OKed As Gov. Northam Urges Restrictions

The Virginia Senate voted to allow guns and knives to be carried in church, even as Gov. Ralph Northam spoke at an event

Women’s March In Virginia Capital Draws Over 1,000

More than a thousand demonstrators, including Gov. Northam, took to the streets of Carytown on Saturday for the second annual Women’s March.

Dueling Gun Rallies Held At Virginia Capitol

Demonstrators for and against gun control held rallies on the Virginia Capitol grounds Monday, highlighting the deeply divisive issue.