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Virginia community colleges boost workforce development focus
Virginia plans increased investment in community colleges and workforce programs like FastForward to meet employer demand and improve student outcomes in 2024.
Virginia universities faced federal probes over DEI in 2025
Virginia public universities, including UVA and George Mason, faced federal investigations in 2025 over diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives amid political pressure.
Out and About: March 2026
1. L to R: North Carolina-based Kymanox President Evan Edwards, University of Virginia Chief Innovation Officer Paul Cherukuri and U.Va. School of Engineering and Applied Science Dean Jennifer West attended the CvilleBioHub Device & Tech Expo Feb. 3 in Charlottesville. (Photo by The Smiths Photography; Photo courtesy CvilleBioHub) 2. Virginia Secretary of Transportation W. Sheppard […]
Top Five: March 2026
1 | ICE eyes massive Hanover warehouse for processing facility Hanover County received a letter from Homeland Security confirming its intent to buy a 552,576-square-foot warehouse as a processing facility for detainees, though the owner later backed out of the sale amid vocal opposition from the public and county supervisors. (Jan. 23) 2 | Couple […]
2026 Virginia Power 50 List: ABIGAIL SPANBERGER
GOVERNOR COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA RICHMOND
Maritime manufacturing startup to invest $10.5M in Portsmouth
Radian Forge will invest $10.5M to grow its Portsmouth manufacturing operation to meet U.S. Navy production needs.
Avio USA picks Pittsylvania for $500M solid rocket motor plant
Avio USA will build a $500 million rocket motor plant in Pittsylvania County, creating 1,000+ jobs in defense and space manufacturing.
$20M housing development coming to Fort Monroe
Echelon Resources will invest $20 million to redevelop two historic Fort Monroe buildings into housing, Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced.
Tazewell court again blocks Virginia redistricting vote after RNC sues
A Tazewell County Circuit Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking a special election in April that could redraw Virginia's congressional districts.
Virginia moves closer to legal retail marijuana sales
Retail marijuana moves closer to reality in Virginia as House and Senate approve different bills headed to conference committee.
Virginia Dems pass bills for family, medical and paid sick leave
Legislation creating a state family and medical leave insurance program and a measure requiring employers to provide paid sick leave are progressing in Virginia's legislature.
GRVTY to invest $8M in Tysons HQ, creating 200 jobs
Arlington County-based defense technology company GRVTY plans to invest $8 million to open a new headquarters in Tysons and hire 200 workers
