Democrats say Virginia voters rejected anti-trans platforms

For much of 2025, Democrats in Virginia campaigned on addressing affordability issues and federal funding cuts handed down by President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress. Virginia’s GOP candidates often campaigned on anti-transgender policies in alignment with Trump — a…

Man Arrested with Firearm While Under Protective Order

West Springfield Police District— Patrol officers with the assistance of detectives from our Threat Assessment and Management Unit have arrested a man after he violated a protective order and was found with an illegally possessed firearm. On November 5, at 2:05 p.m., officers responded to the 9800 block of Laurel Street in Long Branch for … Continued

After stinging GOP losses, Youngkin pivots to legacy and transition

Less than 12 hours after Democrats swept Virginia’s three statewide offices and expanded their majority in the House of Delegates to at least 64 of 100 seats, Gov. Glenn Youngkin addressed reporters and administration officials in a packed meeting room…

All-vegetarian restaurant opening new location in Chantilly

There’s always a lot of interest in vegetarian restaurants because there are so few of them – especially out here in the suburbs. The post All-vegetarian restaurant opening new location in Chantilly first appeared on The Burn.