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Gov Abigail Spanberger talks tourism
Politics
1 month ago
Gov. Spanberger, House Dems hash out cannabis market deal

Under the agreement, announced Tuesday by House Democrats, the market would open July 1, 2027 and include a 6% state tax.

Perriello at an American Contraception event in Charlottesville.
Politics
1 month ago
Tom Perriello urges Rep. John McGuire to back federal contraception bill

The former congressman headlined a press event in Charlottesville commemorating the passing of the Virginia Right to Contraception Act.

Amy Laufer and Tom Perriello
Politics
1 month ago
Big local turnout, overperforming in red areas key for Tom Perriello

At an event to open his campaign headquarters Saturday, the Democratic candidate for the 5th District laid out his path to victory.

Handmade banner laid over a folding table with colorful, large lettering promoting a message about peace, freedom, and imagining a better world; markers and fabric scraps are nearby.
Albemarle County
1 month ago
Indivisible Charlottesville to host community gathering highlighting civic engagement

Indivisible Charlottesville is hosting a community event this Sunday, highlighting civic engagement as well as entertainment.

Mohan Nadkani at the Health Cuts Kill Protest, June 2026
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Area healthcare workers rally at ‘Health Cuts Kill’ demonstration

Speakers spoke out against cuts to medicare and medicaid, as well as other federal funding reductions that, they say, will have devastating impacts.

Albemarle School Board presentation to Board of Supervisors.
Albemarle County
1 month ago
School Board highlights upcoming openings in report to Supervisors

Chair Rebecca Berlin and Vice Chair Allison Spillman also discussed recent leadership changes and feedback from its budget process.

Lawrence Chase, the bicycling friar
National
1 month ago
‘Bicycling Friar’ brings his anti-left message to Charlottesville

71-year-old Lawrence Chase bikes across the country sharing his religious and political views.

Large pile of construction debris, furniture, insulation, and a white mattress in a junkyard/landfill setting.
Virginia Assembly
2 months ago
After latest setback, Del. Amy Laufer not giving up on mattress recycling plans

A bill to create a mattress recycling program was vetoed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

State Capitol
Virginia Assembly
2 months ago
Virginia House to return for June 18 special session; Senate comes back June 22

The General Assembly needs to pass a budget before July 1 to avoid a shutdown of the Virginia government.

State Capitol
Virginia Assembly
2 months ago
One-cent sales tax referendum to be included in Virginia budget

The tax, which would fund public school capital projects, would need to be voted on in each municipality during the November election.