2+ mon, 5+ hour ago   (675+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — Virginians will soon be able to legally purchase recreational marijuana, ending years of what many described as a confusing system that allowed adults to possess and grow cannabis but not legally buy it. As part of the…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (419+ words) A Virginia legislative report found seven rural hospitals are at the highest risk of financial distress or closure under at least one national assessment model, with all seven reporting negative operating margins in 2024. The report, presented to the Joint Commission…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (288+ words) Drivers across Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., are heading into Memorial Day weekend with gas prices above $4 a gallon as record holiday travel pushes fuel demand higher across the region. Virginia’s average gas price stood at $4.43 per gallon Friday. Maryland averaged…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (529+ words) Joe Schiarizzi, a longtime Ethereum developer, launched a campaign Thursday to run as a Democratic House candidate in D.C.’s Virginia suburbs. Schiarizzi plans to run in Virginia’s 7th congressional district, which, pending a statewide ballot measure, could be redrawn later this…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (217+ words) (The Center Square) – Virginia is 14th in energy affordability in the Energy Affordability 2026 report from the American Legislative Exchange Council. ALEC released its analysis on Wednesday. North Dakota and Louisiana were the leaders in the review of electricity prices and energy…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (553+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — When it's time to fill up your car's gas tank, expect to spend quite a bit more than you did compared to this time last month. “It’s been a pretty fast and furious increase. In fact, looking at…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (157+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. After anger and anxiety among cadets, Virginia Military Institute Superintendent David Furness…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (465+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — A 2020 Virginia law allowing undocumented students to receive in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities is now under federal legal challenge, creating a political battle between outgoing and incoming state officials. The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (250+ words) Virginia’s 28 independent colleges expect they and their students will see a more than $285 million hit from the cuts to various federal supports because of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Other impacts include $41 million from the loss of access…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago   (410+ words) Most Virginia agencies have yet to be impacted by the federal government shutdown, and federal programs such as Medicaid and Social Security have been unaffected. But beginning Wednesday, the state is expected to furlough at least a dozen employees across…...