VIRGINIA LIFESTYLE

Virginia Family

Virginia Teen Driver Fatalities Increased in 2026

Virginia Teen Driver Fatalities Increased in 2026

State safety officials require teen drivers to attend presentations as road fatalities rise among 15- to 19-year-olds.

Live Poll

Do you believe parents are the most important influence on a teen's driving behavior?


Child Care

Live Poll

Should courts prioritize granting bond for defendants unless they pose a clear danger to the public?

Child Care

Virginia Court Challenged Bond Denial in Case

The Virginia Court of Appeals has ordered a judge to justify why a defendant was denied release while awaiting trial.

Virginia Court Challenged Bond Denial in Case

Teens

Teens

Virginia Police Issued Alert for Missing Teenager

State authorities seek the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old girl who was last seen entering a vehicle in King George County.


Special Needs

Live Poll

Should courts exclude statements made by defendants who cannot fully understand their right to silence?

Special Needs

Virginia Will Consider New Legal Protections for Disabilities

Proposed legislation seeks to protect the rights of defendants with intellectual or developmental disabilities in court.

Virginia Will Consider New Legal Protections for Disabilities

Eldercare

Live Poll

Should states mandate digital reporting systems for home caregivers to ensure Medicaid program accountability?

Eldercare

Virginia Home Caregiver Reporting Shift Challenged

A state delegate has requested a delay for a new electronic tracking system that impacts thousands of home caregivers.

Virginia Home Caregiver Reporting Shift Challenged

Pregnancy

Live Poll

Is waiting until your thirties to start a family becoming the standard for your generation?

Pregnancy

Virginia Maternal Age Rose in Recent Years

New hospital data shows more residents are giving birth at age 30 and older.

Virginia Maternal Age Rose in Recent Years