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Doctors say opting out of insurance is cheaper overall and allows them to spend more time with fewer patients to improve care and guard against burnout.

Newport News voters will pick new constitutional officers Nov. 4.

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra has named its season American Spirit and Symphonic Brilliance. It features American composers and soloists as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026.

December marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of 19th-century British author Jane Austen. What would she think of fan groups, movies and now musical that thrive in her honor?

“What you’ve done is you’ve sparked that instant moment where they go ‘Yes, I love this, this is the adrenaline I want, this is that fire I was looking for,”” said Mike DeMatteo.

Director Jens Dilling talked about the future of the facility during a visit by the U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy tour will stop in Virginia Beach and Newport News, old haunts of the 19th-century author. The events include cocktails inspired by Poe's work.

A new study from local researchers connects transportation noise to serious health problems and higher poverty rates.

Director Jens Dilling said the changes are required for the lab’s future, which will include a focus on data science and artificial intelligence.

The city was recently awarded $930,000 for the project from Virginia’s competitive Community Flood Preparedness Fund.