Is weed legal in Virginia? A closer look at the laws that left the marijuana market behind

Those looking to light up in Virginia still don’t have a place to buy their supply within the state. Although recreational marijuana is now legal in the Commonwealth, the state has effectively upheld a prohibition on purchasing by sidestepping any opportunity to develop a market for retail sales. 

Virginia General Assembly begins 2024 session with Democrats in control of legislature

The 2024 legislative session kicked off in Virginia Wednesday and it’s no longer a house divided with Democrats in control of both chambers of the state legislature.

DC-area airports set daily rainfall records

Washington, D.C. area airports set daily rainfall records Tuesday as a powerful storm moved across the region.

DC, Maryland & Virginia storm-related school closings, delays, and early dismissals for Wed., Jan. 10

Many school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions are delaying arrival times on Wednesday morning after a powerful storm system brought flooding and damaging winds to the area.

DC, Maryland & Virginia Forecast: Heavy rain leaves parts of Annapolis, Alexandria swamped in floodwaters

Residents across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas are cleaning up a day after a powerful storm system slammed the region and swamped parts of Annapolis and Alexandria in floodwaters.

Student hospitalized after overdosing at Wakefield High School, officials say

A student was rushed to the hospital after overdosing at an Arlington County high school just days after returning from winter break, officials say. 

Dulles Greenway toll hike: Virginia officials urge public comment on potential increase in cost

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is urging residents to share their opinions on the future of the Dulles Greenway Toll – and how much it could cost to use the roadway to get to Dulles Airport. 

DC area expecting heavy rain, wind as 2 powerful winter storms eye central, eastern US

Two powerful, potentially blizzard-level storms will impact the eastern half of the country this week. One during the early workweek, with the second coming at the tail end. On Sunday, the first blizzard warnings were issued ahead of the early week system for parts of the Southern Plains, where the system will take form on Monday.