Virginia Democrats pass constitutional amendments blasted by Republicans
The Democrat-led Virginia Senate has voted to enshrine the right to an abortion and to vote in the state's constitution.
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Under Mayor Levar Stoney, Richmond made almost $1 million in severance payments. Officials won't say to whom.
In response to records requests, officials said they would not disclose documents related to severance agreements, citing an exemption to Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act intended to protect “personnel information.
2.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Richmond, Virginia Tuesday; no damage or injures reported
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Richmond, Virginia area Tuesday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The 2025 Iron Blossom Lineup Brings Vampire Weekend, Khruangbin, The Lumineers, And More To Virginia
Folks in Richmond, Virginia are in for a treat later this year: Today (January 21), the lineup for the Iron Blossom Music festival was announced, and it boasts a great, short-but-sweet lineup.
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Top stories and weather in Richmond, Virginia on Jan. 21, 2025
Top stories and weather in Richmond, Virginia on Jan. 21, 2025
Lobby Day in Richmond highlights divide over gun policy in Virginia
Lobby Day at Virginia’s state Capitol, traditionally a significant gathering for Second Amendment supporters, drew a much smaller crowd on Monday than in past years. The annual event, organized by gun rights groups like the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL),
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‘Virginia Access to Justice Act’ aims to make it easier to navigate state legal system
A bill aims to help Virginians better navigate the state’s legal system, outlining improvements like making lawyers more accessible and making justice more achievable.
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No more plastic shopping bags? Bill wants to make them illegal at Virginia grocery stores
House Bill 1662, introduced by Del. Michael Jones (D-Chesterfield), would make it illegal for any grocery store in Virginia to sell or distribute plastic shopping bags. Stores that violated this provision would first receive a warning. Then, on the second and any subsequent infractions, they would be fined up to $500.
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When was the last earthquake in Virginia? What we know as residents report 2.8 earthquake in Richmond VA
The earth tremors in Richmond and its nearby regions are the first incident in Virginia in more than 13 years. Previously, an earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hit Virginia on August 23
Gun rights activists bemoan lack of turnout at lobby day in Richmond
Gun laws are unlikely to shift this year given the GOP governor and a narrowly blue legislature, but the landscape could change after November’s election.
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Deceased Metro Richmond Zoo crane tested positive for bird flu
A deceased crane at the Metro Richmond Zoo tested positive for H5 bird flu on Thursday, while a second crane presumptively tested positive for bird flu.
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VMI alum Erik S. Siebert named interim U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of Virginia
VMI alum Erik S. Siebert was sworn in on Tuesday as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.