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Shenandoah River State Park hosts Bluebell Trail cleanup May 2
Shenandoah River State Park will host a shoreline and trail cleanup along the Bluebell Trail on Friday, May 2, from 9 to 11 a.m., as part of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s annual Clean the Bay Day program.

Virginia voters approve redistricting amendment, potentially flipping 4 seats
Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday that could reshape the state’s representation in the U.S. House of Representatives and majority control coming out of the 2026 midterms.

Spanberger marijuana changes raise revenue questions
Virginia’s long-delayed marijuana retail market is facing another reset, as Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s proposed changes delay sales, reduce licenses and raise new questions about how much revenue the commonwealth can expect.

Browntown’s 23rd Annual Redbud Festival draws a crowd for a picture-perfect spring day
Saturday’s weather couldn’t have been better for Browntown’s 23rd Annual Redbud Festival, and the community turned out to make the most of it.

Governor Spanberger Statement on Deaths of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax and Former Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax
Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement on the deaths of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax and former Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax.

Two State Police Troopers Hurt in I-81 Crash; Witnesses Credited With Aiding Response
Two Virginia State Police troopers were hospitalized Monday after a vehicle lost control on Interstate 81 in Rockingham County and slammed into both of their parked cruisers. Both troopers have been treated and released. A K-9 officer was also evaluated and cleared. Three bystanders who stopped helped remove the dog from the wreckage and prevented…

Fairfax County police chief confirms murder-suicide involving former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax
Fairfax County PD Chief Davis provides an update on the murder-suicide investigation at the Annandale home of former Virginia Lt. Gov Justin Fairfax.

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, then himself, police say
Couple’s teenage son called 911 after midnight from Annandale home to report the incident, which came as divorce proceedings were underway, authorities say.

A new law will make it easier to build a tiny house in your back yard, starting next year
When it takes effect July 1, 2027, ADUs will be able to be built on people’s property by-right if they choose. Localities would then be required to permit ADUs in districts zoned for single-family homes and cap permit fees at $500.

University students weigh in on potential Virginia congressional district redraw
A constitutional amendment allowing the General Assembly to redraw Virginia’s congressional districts is on the ballot this month, prompting mixed responses from university students across the state.










