What to know about new laws taking effect July 1 in Virginia, Maryland and D.C.

Criminal records sealing, tenant protections and utilities relief are among a host of new measures taking effect.

From Big Lick to ‘Star City’: This Virginia mountain town shines

Outdoor adventure is just one draw in Roanoke, where railroad roots run deep and a burgeoning food scene keeps visitors ...
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Virginia Tech athletic director Brian White makes first key hire

Brian White makes first big hire at Virginia Tech.

Judge blocks Virginia from banning law enforcement officers from wearing masks

U.S. District Judge Robert E. Payne issued a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department, ruling ...

Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027

Recreational marijuana sales are set to begin next year in Virginia. Five years ago, Virginia became the South’s first state ...
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Best Places to Visit in Virginia

We rank the 15 Best Places to Visit in Virginia. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your favorites.

Hottest Julys in Virginia since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Julys in Virginia since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information ...

Judge blocks new Virginia law banning law enforcement from wearing masks

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Virginia’s new law barring law enforcement from wearing face masks, just hours before it ...
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Virginia councilman goes viral campaigning for more sidewalks

A Virginia councilman's viral campaign video about building more sidewalks has people nationwide saying they want to move to ...