SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries

As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.

SNAP Benefits: DC, Maryland & Virginia using emergency funds to cover food assistance

As the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces a November 1 cutoff amid the ongoing government shutdown, leaders in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are stepping up to help low-income families who rely on the aid to put food on the table.

Analyst makes prediction for Virginia ahead of Election Day | Oct. 31 Virginia election update

Election Day in Virginia is just under a week away. Here's everything you need to know about the candidates running for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, as well as latest polls and how to vote. 

Virginia 2025 Election Prediction: Analyst says governor’s race data tells 'clear story'

All eyes are on Virginia ahead of Election Day — and one of the country’s most accurate political forecasters says the Commonwealth’s top race may already be all but decided.

Election forecaster: Spanberger "as certain as the sun" to win Va. Gov. race
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Election forecaster Chaz Nuttycombe, executive director of State Navigate, told The Final 5 that his projections suggest Democrat Abigail Spanberger is a near lock to win Virginia’s governor’s race, with a 98% chance of victory, while Ghazala Hashmi is heavily favored for lieutenant governor and the attorney general race remains tight between Jay Jones and Jason Miyares. Nuttycombe projects Democrats will expand their slim House of Delegates majority by several seats and expects early voting to make up more than 40% of the total electorate. Known for his precise state-level forecasts, Nuttycombe says his live election-night model, NavCast, will give Virginians real-time insight into where the votes are coming from as results roll in.

Dems fight to hold slim majorities in Virginia House, Senate
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With control of the Virginia legislature hanging by a slim margin, Democratic Delegate Dan Helmer told Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" that his party is running candidates in all 100 House districts for the first time in recent memory. Helmer said Democrats are energized by national issues like abortion rights, marriage equality, and rising living costs, framing the election as a response to GOP “extremism” in Washington and Richmond.

Virginia takes center stage as Election Day looms
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Across the U.S., redistricting efforts have surged — with states like Texas, Maryland and Indiana racing to redraw maps ahead of upcoming elections. In Virginia, the spotlight is also on the governor’s race, where Democrat Abigail Spanberger maintains a sizable lead in most polls over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. Jim Lokay discusses the race with NOTUS contributing editor Dave Levinthal, who also discusses his reporting that uncovered lengthy gaps in Earle-Sears' official schedule as lieutenant governor.

Virginia gubernatorial candidates make final efforts to campaign days ahead of election

The race for Virginia governor rolled into northern Virginia on Thursday as Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger’s bus tour arrived in Alexandria just days ahead of Election Day. 

Winsome Earle-Sears bus catches fire in final days of campaign

Just five days before the Virginia gubernatorial election, Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears bus caught fire while en-route to an event. 

SNAP benefits: Maryland governor declares state of emergency as food aid nears cutoff

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency to use federal emergency funds and keep food assistance running as SNAP benefits are set to expire this weekend.

Spanberger, Miyares leading in latest poll | Oct. 30 Virginia election update

New polling out of Roanoke College shows Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger leading Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears just five days before election day.

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: SNAP benefits at risk as stalemate enters day 30

The federal government shutdown has entered its 30th day, and pressure continues to mount as millions of Americans face the loss of critical food assistance.

DC Council holds public roundtable to discuss impact of federal troops

The federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department may be over but federal law enforcement is still making arrests in the District. 

When does early voting end in Virginia?

Voters in several East Coast states are heading into the final days of early voting ahead of the November 4 election. Here’s how long residents in Virginia have left to cast ballots before Election Day.