City Council
- Virginia votes Tuesday: Everything you need to know about the 2026 primary elections
Voters on Tuesday will choose nominees for U.S. Senate and congressional races across the commonwealth.
- Data center backlash set to sway midterm elections
An aerial view shows a data center situated near single-family homes in Northern Virginia.
- Body Camera Footage Captures Senator Louise Lucas Interaction During Portsmouth Monument Protest
On June 10, 2020, protesters assembled at a Confederate monument in Portsmouth, Virginia.
- Governor Spanberger Celebrates Virginia Ranked No. 1 in Nation for Workforce Training Program by Area Development
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated that Virginia has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for its workforce training
- Governor Spanberger Secures $64 Million Investment by LG Electronics for New Chiller Plant in Isle of Wight County
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that LG Electronics will establish a new HVAC systems assembly facility in Isle of Wight County — creating 164 new jobs for Virginians through more than $63.9 million in new capital investment.
- Charlottesville Reviews Salvation Army Thrift Site for Shelter Expansion
City Council discusses potential acquisition of the Salvation Army thrift store building to support long-term shelter planning alongside new capacity from Vista and the Center of Hope.
- Cumberland county residents split on proposed gas plant, slated to be second largest in the nation
Cumberland County residents meet Aug. 31, 2026 to discuss the proposed Dominion Cumberland Energy Center.
- Inside Virginia’s city halls, concerns, confusion rise with Flock surveillance protests
A Williamsburg resident in March asked the police department at the College of William & Mary how data collected by the school’s Flock Safety surveillance system is shared.
- Charlottesville Advances Bus Stop for Holiday Drive Shelter Access
Charlottesville Area Transit moves ahead with a new bus stop and related loop service near the Holiday Drive shelter to expand transportation options for residents.
- Charlottesville Directs $6.5 Million Toward Homelessness Investments
City Council reviews contingency funds and commits remaining balance to address local homelessness needs.
- Charlottesville Council Weighs $4 Million for Emergency Shelter and Housing
Charlottesville City Council considers a resolution authorizing up to $4 million for emergency sheltering services and direct housing initiatives with the Department of Human Services.
- Charlottesville Council Approves $4 Million Capital Contingency Allocation
Charlottesville City Council unanimously allocates $4 million from capital improvement program contingency funds after waiving a second reading.
- Governor Spanberger Announces $23 Million in Grants for Community Development Across the Commonwealth
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced $22.7 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) that will fund 17 community projects across Virginia.
- State regulators to allow part of NextEra’s political past to be examined in Dominion merger case
Virginia State Corporation Commission allows new documents in the Dominion-NextEra merger case.