10+ hour, 1+ min ago  (352+ words) The animals are now safely residing at an animal care center in Georgia. By Maggie Roth June 19, 2026 at 11: 29 am More than a year after their mysterious disappearance from the Natural Bridge Zoo in Southwest Virginia, two missing giraffe calves have…...

9+ hour, 50+ min ago  (605+ words) You'll be able to find over-the-top sundaes, flavors of the day, and handcrafted sweets at these No VA ice cream shops. By Michele Kettner June 19, 2026 at 11: 08 am Summer is here, and what better way to kick it off than with…...

13+ hour, 7+ min ago  (437+ words) From employment laws to assault weapon-related bans, here's what's changing in Virginia. By Maggie Roth June 19, 2026 at 8: 23 am Starting July 1, a slew of new state laws go into effect. Here are a few. Virginia will now ban the manufacture and…...

9+ hour, 42+ min ago  (233+ words) Lack of precipitation has resulted in Virginia recording its driest period since 1941. By Debbie Williams June 19, 2026 at 11: 48 am Despite recent rainfall, a lack of precipitation has resulted in Virginia recording its driest period since 1941. Precipitation totals are about 8 inches below…...

14+ hour, 1+ min ago  (514+ words) Head to these great breweries, bars, caf's, and more in Northern Virginia. By Debbie Williams June 19, 2026 at 7: 30 am With an array of breweries, wineries, caf's, and bars, you can quench any thirst at one of these'winning Northern Virginia establishments. Since…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (1204+ words) Maggie Austin's career has taken her to the stage, kitchen, and workshop. By Heather Bien June 18, 2026 at 10: 27 am Artist Maggie Austin has always had a love affair with intricate art forms. By the time she was 4 years old, her future…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (236+ words) The biker bar will transform into a traditional Irish pub, set to open this fall. By Maggie Roth June 17, 2026 at 11: 18 am A longtime downtown Leesburg bar, the Downtown Saloon, is under new ownership. The Malone family, which operates restaurant concepts…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (192+ words) Under the proposal, legal recreational cannabis sales could begin on July 1, 2027. By Debbie Williams June 17, 2026 at 10: 55 am Last month, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed a retail market cannabis bill. However, on Tuesday, Spanberger announced that she had reached an agreement…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (202+ words) Pamper yourself with a haircut, massage, or whole new look with these local beauty services. By Angie Buck June 17, 2026 at 9: 49 am Ready for a refresh? No VAboasts an array ofoptions, from luxury salons and spas to vibrant barbershops and specialty…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (627+ words) The film explains Meadowlark Botanical Gardens" role in the fight again Jim Crow laws. By Kate Oczypok June 17, 2026 at 7: 30 am Before Rosa Parks, eight young black women boarded a segregated bus that was heading from Vienna to DC. The women sat…...