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More than 850,000 Virginians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive 65% of their regular monthly benefits by Thursday, November 13, following new federal guidance. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) announced the update after the federal government reinstated SNAP benefits for November, prompting the state to pause its temporary […]
Richmond police have charged a 19-year-old man in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred during a repast gathering on the city’s West End late last month. According to a news release from the Richmond Police Department, Kordell Wall, 19, of Richmond, was indicted by a grand jury on charges of murder and use of […]
In addition to restoring SNAP benefits, the Commonwealth continues its broader effort to fight food insecurity through the Virginia Cares Initiative: A statewide food drive launched last week to support residents impacted by the federal government shutdown.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Virginia will pause its Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program after receiving federal confirmation that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be distributed this week. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has directed states to issue 65% of monthly SNAP benefits for more than 850,000 Virginians by Thursday, November […]
The 2026 Grammy Awards nominations dropped today, and fans are buzzing about who made the cut. From breakout stars to chart-topping albums, here’s a look at the most anticipated categories.
In 2024, one in every 11 Virginians relied on SNAP to help feed their families.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger was elected governor of Virginia, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears by a comfortable margin after polls closed Tuesday. Spanberger, a former CIA officer and three-term U.S. congresswoman, captured about 57 percent of the vote compared with Earle-Sears’s 43 percent. She is the first woman elected governor in Virginia history. Spanberger ran on a […]
Jones, a Norfolk native and descendant of enslaved Black Americans, previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2018 to 2021.
Abigail Spanberger defeats Winsome Earle-Sears, becoming Virginia's first female governor in a pivotal off-year election.
Family, friends and music legends gathered over the weekend in Virginia to honor soul legend D’Angelo, whose music and voice defined an era. According to People, the soul legend was laid to rest at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church in Henrico, Va., just outside of Richmond, on Saturday, Nov. 1. The service took place nearly two […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced the launch of the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) initiative, a state-supported food assistance program designed to help vulnerable residents during the ongoing federal government shutdown.
