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Virginia Community College System Chancellor David Doré says labs and other workforce training needs cost more than traditional classrooms. Photo courtesy Virginia Community College System

Mar 1, 2026

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.

The University of Virginia in 2025 was investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly failing to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Photo by Adobe Stock

Mar 1, 2026

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.

Mar 1, 2026

The 50 largest Virginia charities

Mar 1, 2026

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Mar 1, 2026

Endowments at Virginia colleges and universities

Mar 1, 2026

Directory of business schools in Virginia

Mar 1, 2026

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Jim and Augustine Smith. Photo courtesy of the Smiths.

Feb 9, 2026

Couple donates $20M for Virginia Tech medical scholarships

A $20M gift to Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine will fund in-state scholarships and help address Virginia’s doctor shortage.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during the InternshipsVA event Feb. 4, 2026, at the Omni Hotel Richmond. Photo courtesy Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Feb 5, 2026

State commits $14.5M yearly for new paid internship program

Virginia political, higher education and economic development leaders announced InternshipsVA, a new statewide program to support paid internships.

Feb 4, 2026

Action delayed on legislation that would give VSU control of VMI

A House subcommittee delayed action on legislation that would place Virginia Military Institute under VSU oversight.

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Rocket Lab to acquire McLean-based Iridium in $8B deal

Rocket Lab will acquire McLean-based Iridium Communications in an $8 billion deal, expanding its sat[...]

An aerial view of the property Buc-ee's purchased in Stafford County to pave the way for a travel center. Image courtesy S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co.

Buc-ee’s purchases Stafford site for planned travel center

Buc-ee's has purchased more than 35 acres in Stafford County near Interstate 95's Exit 140, paving t[...]

Digital Realty to buy Alexandria VC firm founded by Warner

Digital Realty plans to acquire Alexandria venture capital firm Columbia Capital in a deal that coul[...]

Pictured in 2021, George Mason University President Gregory Washington. Photo courtesy George Mason University

GMU president’s contract extended through 2031

Washington's job appeared to be in jeopardy less than a year ago, as the Trump administration launch[...]

Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs a bill increasing Virginia's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028.

Virginia budget with data center tax moves to Spanberger’s desk

Virginia legislators passed a compromise biennial budget Monday that includes an electricity consump[...]

Part of CarMax Park as seen from Arthur Ashe Boulevard. Photo by Katherine Schulte

Thalhimer files response to Flying Squirrels owner’s defamation lawsuit

Thalhimer Realty Partners denies defamation claims by Richmond Flying Squirrels owner Lou DiBella in[...]

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Omni Homestead taps new managing director

23/6/2026

CACI appoints new COO

22/6/2026

Commonwealth real estate firm selects longtime exec as new CEO

12/6/2026

Inn at Wise gets new lease-purchase on life

MK4 Hotel owner Mike Patel signs a $3 million lease-purchase for the Inn at Wise, planning over $1 m[...]

L to R: Mark Heath, president and CEO of Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corp., and Henry County Administrator Dale Wagoner show off the Patriot Centre Industrial Park’s new shell building. Photo by Natalee Waters

Henry County partners with developer on shell building

Henry County partners with Marlboro Development Team to build a $10 million industrial shell buildin[...]

Portsmouth Economic Development Director Brian Donahue stands at the Crawford Bay site the city hopes to redevelop. Photo by Kristen Zeis

Portsmouth advances waterfront redevelopment plans

Portsmouth moves forward with selecting a developer for a mixed-use project on the 6-acre Crawford B[...]

Washington Dulles International Airport expects a record-breaking 30 million passengers in 2026. Photo courtesy Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Dulles ramps up airport expansion work

Washington Dulles International Airport plans to exceed 30 million passengers with the opening of Co[...]

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Action delayed on legislation that would give VSU control of VMI

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