When does Abigail Spanberger take office as Virginia's first female governor?

Like all governors before her, Abigail Spanberger’s start date is determined not by tradition but by a fixed rule written directly into the Virginia Constitution.

Fall foliage near its peak across the DMV: Here’s where to see the best color

The DMV is bursting with autumn color - but if you want to catch the leaves at their best, now’s the time to get outside. According to the latest fall color reports, foliage is peaking across much of the region this week and next, offering one last chance to soak in the reds, yellows, and oranges before they fade.

DC weather: Warm Wednesday before cold temperatures return

After a chilly start, Wednesday brings a brief warmup across the D.C. region, with sunny skies and highs in the low 70s.

Virginia Elections 2025: Polls close, results coming in across the Commonwealth

Polls are open across Virginia as voters cast ballots in races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, House of Delegates seats, and local offices statewide. Here's everything you need to know on Election Day.

Trump declines to mention Earle-Sears during VA telephone rally

President Donald Trump did not mention Republican candidate for VA governor, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, during a Virginia-based telephone rally on Monday night.

Live Virginia 2025 election results: Alexandria County

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Alexandria County.

Live Virginia 2025 election results: Fairfax City

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Fairfax City.

Live Virginia 2025 election results: Falls Church

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Falls Church.

Live Virginia 2025 election results: Fredericksburg

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Fredericksburg.

Live Virginia 2025 election results: Fauquier County

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Fauquier County. 

Live Virginia 2025 election results: Loudoun County

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Loudoun County. 

Live Virginia 2025 election results: Spotsylvania County

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Spotsylvania County. 

Live Virginia 2025 election results: Stafford County

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Stafford County. 

Live Virginia 2025 election results: Prince William County

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Prince William County. 

Live Virginia 2025 election results: Manassas Park

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Manassas Park.

Live Virginia 2025 election results: Manassas

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Manassas. 

Live Virginia 2025 election results: Fairfax County

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Fairfax County.