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Commonwealth Sound Exchange gathers local and national avant-garde sound artists in Richmond
1+ week, 4+ day ago (167+ words) Miles Davis is credited with saying “it's not the notes you play; it's the notes you don't play," when describing some of the most experimental music he produced. And a new music festival in Richmond aims to keep that avant-garde…...
Even with upcoming raises, Virginia teacher salaries still lag the national average
3+ week, 2+ day ago (223+ words) Public school teachers in Virginia are getting a 3.5% raise this year. But, they're still struggling to catch up to the national average. Virginia is falling behind the national average for teacher salaries. That's according to numbers from the National Education…...
Richmond local and Avail frontman headlines Dogwood Dell’s Festival of the Arts
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (249+ words) The Dogwood Dell is a post-Great Depression venue created in Richmond just south of Carytown back in the 1940s, and the space’s summer-long free show series has been running for over 60 years. This past Saturday’s free show featured Richmond local and…...
Trump EO impacts new artificial intelligence laws in Virginia
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (403+ words) A host of bills hoping to put new limits on artificial intelligence were presented during the 2026 legislative session, but threats from the Trump administration played a part in killing them. “You know we’ve had customers tell us, ‘Oh, we’re not…...
Senators Kaine and Warner make the case for "Virginia Plan" on gun control
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (174+ words) Are Virginia gun laws something that the rest of the country should emulate? That's what both of the Commonwealth's senators think. "Mark and I kind of have this argument — listen, if we can do this in Virginia, where the NRA…...
Virginia Creeper Trail estimated to bring more than $60 million to Southwest Virginia, study finds
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (234+ words) When Hurricane Helene swept through Southwest Virginia in 2024, flooding and mudslides destroyed half of the Virginia Creeper Trail. As a result, towns along the trail took a big economic hit. A new study digs into the numbers behind the Creeper…...
There's bipartisan support in Richmond for additional regulations on pharmacy benefit managers
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (201+ words) Members of the Virginia General Assembly are trying to get a prescription for savings. "They affect us all, yet they remain hidden," says Delegate Katrina Callsen, a Democrat from Albemarle County talking about pharmacy benefit managers. "They negotiate rebates for…...
Spanberger Ends agreements between ICE and Virginia law enforcement agencies
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (600+ words) Governor Spanberger gave herself the authority to pull out of agreements with ICE on her first day in office, but Wednesday she decided to use it. “These agreements improperly ceded discretion and authority over Virginia law enforcement to federal authorities,…...
Gun violence prevention advocates demand action in Richmond
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (192+ words) Advocates for gun violence prevention are at the Capitol and demanding action. That's Angela Ferrell-Zabala, executive director of Moms Demand Action kicking off a rally for gun violence prevention. "I am so proud to say that 20%, y'all, 20% of Virginia's General…...
Democrats want to create a "bubble" around Virginia abortion clinics
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (205+ words) Members of the Virginia state Senate are considering a bill that would prevent abortion rights opponents from blocking access to clinics. When does free speech become an obstruction? That's what members of the Virginia State Senate are asking as they…...