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SNAP beneficiaries will temporarily receive assistance through the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance as government shutdown locks up funding for the federal program.

Federal cuts and shutdown heighten food insecurity across Virginia

Federal actions hit hardest on needy families in small cities and rural, southwest counties, according to a VCIJ at WHRO analysis

Democrat Jessica Anderson reacts to election night results that show she won in House District 71, beating Republican Amanda Batten. The two ran against each other in 2023 and Anderson lost by 667 votes.

Virginia Democrats’ road to a House of Delegates majority ran through flipped districts

Four of the 13 House of Delegates districts that shifted to Democratic representation to secure a 28-seat majority for the party are in Hampton Roads.

Emmanuel Patterson, left, as the Wolf and Lauryn Hedelund as Little Red Riding Hood in a scene from Ballet Virginia's "Petite Matinee" in Virginia Beach on Nov. 8

Ballet Virginia's 'Petite Matinee' aims to bring more children to the theater

BV's Saturday, 'Petite Matinee," is a new program for families. It features crafts and activities before the show to introduce children to the world of dance.

Bubbletecture, an arrangement of fantastical, iridescent spheres, will be part of the Barry Art Museum's 'Bubble Fest' on Nov. 7 and 8. The artwork is by Australia-based art studio, Atelier Sisu.

The art, science and fun of bubbles are the center of ODU's annual fest

The Barry Art Museum at Old Dominion University is hosting Bubble Fest as its annual arts festival. Each year, the museum holds a free artistic, interactive block party.

JB Akers opened Dead Petals Press, a mobile bookstore, in August to feature independent authors, particularly local writers. The trailer also carries local coffee beans, handmade soaps and reading accessories.

Dead Petals Press, a new mobile bookstore, coming to a parking lot near you

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.