Four centuries in, Virginia could be on track for its first female governor

The anticipated matchup between Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears would be a first for Virginia and the nation’s 11th woman vs. woman contest for governor.

By Laura VozzellaDecember 1, 2024

To oppose racism, a priest won’t lead Communion. He could be defrocked.

The Rev. Cayce Ramey is contesting the result of his disciplinary case, appealing to the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia to let him remain a priest without leading the Eucharist — at least, for now.

By Marisa IatiNovember 29, 2024

At their annual ‘turkey twerk,’ dancers wobble before they gobble

For four years, this group has been gathering on Thanksgiving morning for a themed Zumba class — and gratitude celebration.

By Teo Armus and Nicole AsburyNovember 28, 2024

Their treaty predates the Constitution. Now the Mattaponi want recognition.

Virginia’s Mattaponi Indian Tribe has one of the oldest reservations in the country but is just now seeking federal recognition after decades of debate.

By Gregory S. SchneiderNovember 28, 2024

Fairfax prosecutor rules police justified in shooting man in chaotic encounter

Brandon Lemagne died in a May 11, 2023, altercation with Fairfax County police officers at a gas station in the Alexandria area.

By Emma UberNovember 27, 2024

126 condos in the mix at West Falls in Falls Church, Virginia

Buying New | The Oak will have 126 units and four floor plans

By Hope Hodge SeckNovember 27, 2024

Virginia Democrats pick JJ Singh in primary for open House seat in Loudoun

Democrat JJ Singh won a firehouse primary in Loudoun County to face Republican Ram Venkatachalam in a Jan. 7 special election for an open House of Delegates seat.

By Laura VozzellaNovember 25, 2024

A city’s ‘no cursing’ signs are being sold. People have spent thousands.

The signs hung in Virginia Beach for decades, reminding visitors and locals alike of the family-friendly atmosphere the city’s leaders wanted to foster.

By Jonathan EdwardsNovember 23, 2024

Democratic primary set for Virginia Del. Srinivasan’s Loudoun-based seat

Saturday’s election is part of a flurry of nominating contests set in motion when state Sen. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Loudoun) won the 10th Congressional District seat.

By Laura VozzellaNovember 21, 2024

Court rules against Youngkin’s withdrawal from carbon cap-and-trade market

A spokesman for Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) said the governor plans to appeal the ruling, which was celebrated by environmental advocates.

By Gregory S. Schneider and Laura VozzellaNovember 20, 2024

Northern Va. school board chairs ask state to delay new accountability measures

The chairs of eight Northern Virginia school boards are asking the state’s Education Department to delay implementation of the new accountability system.

By Karina ElwoodNovember 20, 2024

Bill to give D.C. control over RFK site passes key milestone in Senate

The full Senate now stands in the middle of the Washington Commanders’ stadium search, which has become a regional competition between D.C. and Maryland.

By Sam Fortier, Erin Cox and Meagan FlynnNovember 19, 2024

Virginia AG Jason Miyares says he will run for reelection, not governor

By running for reelection, Miyares avoids a potentially expensive and bruising gubernatorial primary with a fellow Republican, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.

By Laura VozzellaNovember 18, 2024

Srinivasan, Harding to face off for Virginia state Senate seat

The open seat in Loudoun County is normally blue, but the stakes are high as Democrats defend their slim majority in the chamber.

By Teo Armus and Steve ThompsonNovember 17, 2024

Va. constitutional amendments on abortion, marriage and voting advance

Launching the multi-year process to change the state constitution, a state House committee on Wednesday passed three resolutions that the full House will take up in January.

By Laura VozzellaNovember 13, 2024

The mysterious Virginia mansion allegedly bought with stolen Nigerian money

Authorities say close friends of an alleged kleptocrat bought properties with cash meant to fight Boko Haram, underscoring how the U.S. has become a money-laundering haven.

By Steve ThompsonNovember 13, 2024

Special election set for Virginia state Sen. Subramanyam’s seat

The state will also soon hold an election for the seat being vacated by state Sen. John J. McGuire III, though no date is set.

By Laura VozzellaNovember 12, 2024

Former Del. Jay Jones (D) of Norfolk ramps up bid for Virginia AG

Former Del. Jay Jones (D-Norfolk) launches bid for Virginia AG, with Henrico prosecutor Shannon Taylor also running. GOP incumbent Jason Miyares hasn’t declared yet.

By Gregory S. SchneiderNovember 12, 2024

To help older veterans, a Virginia group gives each a ‘battle buddy’

The organization, which was started by the daughter of a career Marine, launched a Battle Buddy Call Center last year to serve veterans nationwide.

By Wayne GrayNovember 11, 2024

Youngkin says new online data is key to lifting schools’ failing grades

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) unveiled a new web site where parents, teachers and community members can research and compare performance of K-12 schools.

By Gregory S. SchneiderNovember 8, 2024