The annual LAVA Halloween Extravaganza has come a long way since its small beginnings in a warehouse nine years ago.

Fundraising by Democrats and Republicans has pushed the cost of some Virginia House races over $2 million, according to public filings

Now in its fourth week, the government shutdown has become the second-longest in modern history, putting programs like SNAP at risk.

Staffing in Virginia’s two U. S. Attorney offices has seen noticeable changes since the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. Some of that’s to be expected when a new administration begins, though some legal observers say what’s happening is very different.

Corn mazes, pumpkin patches, haunts and hayrides account for a sizable chunk of farms’ annual revenue — if weather permits.

Roughly 75% of recent initial claims are tied to furloughs, according to the state.

Groups that provide food aid and financial help to military families have seen a surge in demand this month.

Officials from the region’s three transit authorities discussed how to make area transit more reliable and convenient for riders.

The Pentagon reallocated money at the last minute to pay troops by the Oct. 15 deadline.