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Virginia tradition calls for morning suits at an inauguration. But Spanberger switched things up

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Virginia tradition calls for morning suits at an inauguration. But Spanberger switched things up

Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first woman governor

Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first woman governor

PHOTOS: See Spanberger’s inauguration as Virginia’s 1st female governor

PHOTOS: See Spanberger’s inauguration as Virginia’s 1st female governor

After a wild chase, Virginia state trooper injured in I-95 crash in Prince William Co.

After a wild chase, Virginia state trooper injured in I-95 crash in Prince William Co.

Abigail Spanberger

January 17

WATCH LIVE: Spanberger becomes Virginia’s 1st woman governor during historic inauguration

Virginia inauguration ceremony will be filled with history making firsts

Virginia inauguration ceremony will be filled with history making firsts

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Judge allows a third offshore wind project to resume construction as the industry challenges Trump

Judge allows a third offshore wind project to resume construction as the industry challenges Trump

Virginia lawmakers back redrawing congressional maps, paving the way for a voter referendum

Virginia lawmakers back redrawing congressional maps, paving the way for a voter referendum

DC man gets 40 years for ‘sadistic’ killing of Virginia woman

DC man gets 40 years for ‘sadistic’ killing of Virginia woman

Foodies rejoice! DC’s winter restaurant week is about to kick off

Foodies rejoice! DC’s winter restaurant week is about to kick off

Virginia prepares for historic moment as Spanberger takes office in Richmond

Virginia prepares for historic moment as Spanberger takes office in Richmond

Friday Freebies

Friday Freebies

What to know about inauguration-related events in Virginia this weekend

What to know about inauguration-related events in Virginia this weekend

Former NBA player arrested in Fairfax Co., charged with robbery and assault

Former NBA player arrested in Fairfax Co., charged with robbery and assault

Digital and DNA evidence take center stage on day 3 of au pair affair murder trial

Digital and DNA evidence take center stage on day 3 of au pair affair murder trial

First child death reported from flu this season in Virginia

First child death reported from flu this season in Virginia

‘It was surreal’: Caps players invite kids with disabilities onto the ice after practice

‘It was surreal’: Caps players invite kids with disabilities onto the ice after practice

Largest indoor waterpark in Virginia to open this year

Largest indoor waterpark in Virginia to open this year

Gov. Youngkin touts economic, education gains in final address to Virginia General Assembly

Gov. Youngkin touts economic, education gains in final address to Virginia General Assembly

Things to do in the DC area: Travel & Adventure Show, Restaurant Week … and more!

Things to do in the DC area: Travel & Adventure Show, Restaurant Week … and more!

How a Fairfax Co. dad turned a passion project into a bagel business

How a Fairfax Co. dad turned a passion project into a bagel business

Doctors turning to trusted life hack to eliminate pain of perfectionism

Doctors turning to trusted life hack to eliminate pain of perfectionism

FBI searches a Washington Post reporter’s home as part of a classified documents investigation

FBI searches a Washington Post reporter’s home as part of a classified documents investigation

Virginia House Democrats advance four constitutional amendments on opening day of 2026 session

Virginia House Democrats advance four constitutional amendments on opening day of 2026 session

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