WHRO Reports

The cities worked to do so in the 1990s, but halted during water rights lawsuits.

The federal shutdown is over, but thousands of Virginians who rely on food stamps are now being told to reapply for SNAP — a process that could leave families without assistance for weeks.

The request will go to the General Assembly, which must approve changes to the city charter. The measure is backed by a local farming organization.

The incubator aims to advance AI research and development and to train students across industries on how to use it.

Hampton Roads has some of the state's highest enrollment in the Affordable Care Act market.

Advocates for the 10-1 urged unanimous support by council, which complied, though with two absences. A needed charter change is next in the hands of the General Assembly.

The report draws from years of scientific studies and data to capture the current state of climate change.

One Williamsburg center says the drag of old tech is reaching a breaking point.

Only about one in six lung cancer cases nationwide are caught early enough for curative treatment. In Hampton Roads, health advocates say it's time to widen screening guidelines.

A vote is scheduled Tuesday to support the referendum result, which found most city voters want to codify a 10-1 local voting system in the city charter.

The four plaintiffs claim the project unlawfully harmed wildlife and public access to the park.

Local officials held the event to coincide with America Recycles Day.

The finding rewrites the historical record of animals at the early settlement.

Norfolk officials and councilmembers say the city is still set to benefit — even if the amount is significantly less than initially expected.

One voter wondered about the state's unique term limit during WHRO's voter listening sessions earlier this year.

Luria joins a field of six other Democrats who will compete for their party's nomination before facing Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans in November 2026.

The division says it has struggled with hiring staff to support it. Another option had been to phase it out.

State officials say the new internship program is an investment in the future of the park system.

The event supports a nonprofit organization that assists the unit.

On this Veterans Day, a Virginia author is highlighting the issues facing his fellow veterans of the War in Afghanistan. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.

The utility recently requested regulatory approval for nearly a dozen facilities totaling $2.9 billion.

The Interim Gaming Hall features 132 slot machines on the same site where work is ongoing to build the permanent casino.

The agreement establishes a center for research and development in each of the three countries - Australia, the United Kingdom and the U.S.

The agreement establishes a center for research and development in each of the three countries - Australia, the United Kingdom and the U.S.

Abby Zwerner's attorneys say the verdict is a “a major step forward in Abby's long road of healing.”

JB Akers recently bought an old trailer and outfitted it with shelves to become a cozy, mobile bookstore. She carries a variety of genres by independent authors.

The 2015 conference reshaped the region's relationship with water. What's next?

The memorial is the first major landscape work at the former fort since the Army handed it over to the state. A multi-year installation, the last piece is expected to be in place in 2028.

Close to 1.4 million Virginians voted early according to the Virginia Public Access Project. But there are still plenty of voters heading to the polls Tuesday. WHRO's reporters talked to some of them about this year's historic state election. Here's what they told us.

The Southeastern Public Service Authority says the long-term deal will cut trash going to the landfill in half, as it runs out of space.

Democrat delegate Michael Feggans and Republican Tim Anderson are competing to represent the 97th district in the House of Delegates. Each will work down to the wire trying to net what could be a last few crucial votes.

Presidential endorsements have become increasingly important for candidates in Virginia's race for governor.

Workers at Rivers Casino in Portsmouth are the first casino workers in Virginia to win a union contract.

Local food pantries and community groups are expanding services and urging residents to plan ahead.

Local food pantries and community groups are expanding services and urging residents to plan ahead.

Since 1967, Job Corps has been a fixture in Marion, Va. The residential campus on Main Street has trained generations in health care skills. Despite bipartisan support under previous administrations, the Trump administration is trying to close it.

While national debates revive unproven claims about what causes autism, local families say they're focused on more immediate concerns.

The city identified more than 1,100 acres with development potential. Many of the parcels are within one council district and below the city's Green Line.

The proposal would terminate six out of 10 positions at the office under the National Park Service.

The temporary tent casino will be located in front of the construction site and will open by November 15. The casino's permanent location is still scheduled to open late 2027.

After Chesapeake City Council on Tuesday approved its end of the agreement, Suffolk will have to do the same for the process to move forward.

The catch limit for the East Coast will be cut by 20%, which is less than environmental and recreational fishing advocates had hoped.