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Virginia’s 2026 Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect: New Pay Rates Explained

Virginia’s minimum wage just got a shake-up, and it’s actually worth paying attention to. Since January 1, 2026, people across the Commonwealth have seen employers paying at least $12.77 per hour. That’s a noticeable jump from a few years ago and a move that will tangibly shift take-home pay for…

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Virginia May End Grocery Tax: Here’s What Shoppers Would See at Checkout

The price tag at the grocery store might finally get a little less painful—and not because of a sale sign or coupon clipping marathon. Virginia lawmakers have been circling around a proposal that could remove the state’s grocery tax entirely, and that kind of move would ripple straight into checkout…

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Woman goes to birthday lunch at Virginia restaurant. By the end of the meal, the server is confronting them over their tip: ‘She paid to serve you’

Tipping culture in the U.S. is a sore subject for a lot of people. Still, most diners continue to tip, especially when eating out.

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Top 10 safest states in the US 2026 ranked by violent crime rates: Maine leads, followed by New Hampshire, Connecticut, and others

Safety is often one of the first considerations when deciding on a place to reside or visit in the United States. Although no location is completely without risk, rates of violent crimes can give a general idea of how a location ranks compared to others throughout the United States. This…

The Times of India

Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect: What Virginia Job Listings Must Now Disclose About Salary

Searching for a new job is already a full-time task without hidden pay details. You have likely spent hours tailoring a resume only to find the pay is insultingly low. It is not your fault that the hiring process favors corporate secrecy over your financial stability. For decades, wage silence…

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The “Medical Debt Shield”: Why Virginia Now Restricts Home Foreclosures Tied to Hospital Bills

Virginia recently enacted the Medical Debt Protection Act to stop predatory collection practices that target families struggling with healthcare costs. A medical emergency should not cause you to lose your home. Many people feel the heavy weight of hospital bills that seem impossible to pay. It is not your fault…

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‘I am so shook right now’: Virginia Woman’s critical tire shop error saved her something more valuable than money

"I was sitting there ready, ready to camp out."

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Washington-area airports halt flights due to chemical smell at air traffic center

Airports serving Washington, D.C., Baltimore and some cities in Virginia briefly halted all flights Friday evening because of what federal authorities said was a strong chemical smell at the flight center that controls traffic into the airports

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The Wealthiest Suburbs in America Today vs. 10 Years Ago

The top city is in New York (but not NYC).

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The D.C. Streetcar's Other Failures

Plus: The "Montana miracle" wins one last court battle, D.C.'s "devastatingly unambitious" growth plan, and your Fourth Amendment right to refuse federal housing vouchers.

Reason

An Unexpected Rally Has This Tiny Stock Turning Heads

One of Barchart’s top 100 bullish price surprises yesterday was Smith Midland, a Virginia-based building materials company. Up 14% on the day, a closer look at this unassuming micro-cap stock suggests there is something very appealing about it.

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Quadruple amputee cornhole star Dayton James Webber arrested on suspicion of killing Bradrick Michael Wells

A professional cornhole player, Dayton James Webber, faces murder charges after a fatal shooting in Maryland. Police apprehended Webber in Virginia following the death of Bradrick Michael Wells. Witnesses claim Webber fired the fatal shots during an argument in a vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities believing Webber acted…

The Times of India

Reseeding the Sweet 16: Ranking Every Team Left in Women’s March Madness

After some surprise upsets in the women's NCAA tournament, here's how the remaining 16 teams measure up.

Sports Illustrated

25 Most Affordable US Mountain Towns for Retirees

Retirement doesn’t have to mean giving up mountain views. See which towns offer scenic living, lower housing costs and retiree-friendly budgets.

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Here's Why Virginia Has the Best Highways in the Country

While it struggles with congestion, the state is using innovation to ease traffic and make its highways safer.

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Second Amendment Roundup: Group Self-Defense Against Terrorism

ROTC cadets kill terrorist in shooting at Old Dominion University.

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Child labor violations rise in US – as Republicans still roll back protections

Nebraska, Indiana and West Virginia Republicans have all rolled back child labor regulations while the number of violations has risen fivefold in the last decade

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Norfolk,VA Seniors: Here’s How to Access Free Dental Exams and Extractions at the Park Place Clinic

Seniors living in Norfolk, Virginia, who are struggling with the cost of dental care, you’re in luck. Although the price of many dental services is...

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Black Tyson Foods employee says harassment with nooses and castration threats left him fearful for his life

Exclusive details: What happened to Alvin Clark is ‘some of the worst treatment I have seen in the workplace,’ his attorney told The Independent

Sports Illustrated

Virginia Women’s Swim Program Nearing Unprecedented Record

The Cavaliers built a dynasty that “kind of snowballed” into the primary feeder of the U.S. women’s Olympic team.

Everybody Loves Your Money

Virginia’s Grocery Tax: What You See at the Register

The total at the register has shifted, but not because of a brand-new policy. Virginia’s grocery tax change has been quietly reshaping receipts ever since the state eliminated its portion of the grocery tax in 2023. What remains today is a much smaller, local-only tax that still shows up on…

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This Virginia Bill Expands Affirmative Action in State Contracting

The bill creates a new program to increase agency spending on small businesses, particularly those owned by women, minorities, and disabled veterans.

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What Victims Should Know After a Boating Accident

Richmond, Virginia, sits along the historic James River, a waterway that supports recreation, boating, and outdoor activity throughout much of the year.

The Independent UK

FBI Director Kash Patel photographed signing pictures of himself at Quantico

Former podcaster shows off customized Nike sneakers at training event for agents at bureau’s Virginia academy led by MMA fighters

Sports Illustrated

March Madness: Five Teams to Avoid in Your Men’s NCAA Tournament Bracket

Beware of these top-four-seeded squads that have vulnerabilities or difficult matchups in the early rounds.

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