Virginia travel, real estate & services

1+ hour, 13+ min ago (201+ words) HENRICO COUNTY, Va. " While major highways in the Richmond area appear mostly clear of snow, secondary roads still pose significant dangers from patches of ice and black ice that drivers should watch for carefully. Storm Rider 6 traveled through Chesterfield, Henrico and Richmond to assess current road conditions. Secondary roads mostly look clear of snow " but drivers should be cautious of patches of ice. The highways are in relatively clear condition, but back roads require extra caution from drivers venturing out. Morgan Dean from AAA provided crucial safety advice for drivers who encounter icy conditions and find their vehicles beginning to slide. "Having your foot against it, just a little gentle pressure, if you throw that brake on, sometimes that's when your car will start to spin out," Dean said. "If you are in a skid, on a piece of ice…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (348+ words) December 9, 2025, 1:12 PM The mad dash to get presents for friends and families is on, and a nationwide nonprofit is hoping you will think of kids in need in the D.C. area. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program is collecting bikes, basketballs and baby dolls but there is limited time to donate this year. "We cover 17 counties and regions," said Amanda McClure, the warehouse manager with Quantico Toys for Tots. "Last year, we ended up helping and supporting over 134,000 children." That's everywhere from Arlington to just north of Richmond, Virginia, one of the largest geographic Toys for Tots territories in the country. There are hundreds of donation sites across Northern Virginia, D.C., Montgomery County and Prince George's County, Maryland, and now it is easier than ever to find a site to drop off toys. Toys for Tots has launched an app…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (273+ words) Contemporary pop/R&B singer-songwriter Khalid will stop at the Portsmouth Pavilion during his "It's Always Summer Somwehere Tour" in 2026. PORTSMOUTH, Va. " Contemporary pop/R&B singer-songwriter Khalid will stop at the Portsmouth Pavilion during his "It's Always Summer Somwehere Tour" in 2026. Khalid will perform in Portsmouth on June 9, 2026. Ticket presales will begin on Wednesday at 10 a.m, with the general on-sale beginning on Friday at 10 a.m. The El Paso-born superstar is known for many chart-topping hits and collaborations such as "Young Dumb & Broke," "Eastside" with Halsey, and "lovely" with Billie Eilish. The "It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour," with 25 stops slated for North America, will feature Lauv as a special guest performer. After his Portsmouth performance, Khalid will make his way north to perform in Richmond on June 10 at the Allianz Ampitheater at Riverfront. PORTSMOUTH, Va. " Contemporary pop/R&B singer-songwriter Khalid…...

2+ hour, 30+ min ago (426+ words) SANDSTON, Va. " The U.S. Postal Service's first holiday shipping deadline is fast approaching, and officials at the Central Virginia processing facility in Sandston are highlighting recent upgrades they say have dramatically improved mail service performance. The Sandston facility, which processes all outgoing mail for Central Virginia, can handle up to 500,000 packages per day according to USPS spokesperson Philip Bogenberger. During a recent media tour, officials showcased technological improvements including artificial intelligence systems and two new high-speed sorting machines. "The average customer is receiving their mail in three days or less, and that is incredible," Bogenberger said. The facility has been operating at peak holiday capacity, processing over 487,000 packages in a single day last week. Nationally, USPS has handled more than 5.2 billion packages since November 24. Mail delivery in parts of Virginia is getting better, but still not great. How is it where…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago (152+ words) SNOWZILLA GAUGE: WTOP Traffic reporter Dave Dildine unveils a snow stick that won't only measure D.C.-area winter storms, but will show you how they compare to past storms. December 9, 2025, 3:49 PM The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to oppose a casino being considered for Tysons. No official proposal has been put forward, but county leaders said they want to register their opposition now before the legislative session begins Jan. 14. The board vote was 5-4. An effort to establish a casino in Tysons originated in January in the Virginia Senate, but the House of Delegates pushed pause on the idea. Officials said they're convinced there will be another effort in the upcoming session. While proponents of a casino tout the economic benefits and revenue that could be generated, opponents worry about unwelcome elements the casino may attract and how revenue would…...

4+ hour, 14+ min ago (324+ words) The Virginia high school football playoffs head into the VHSL state championships this week between James Madison University's Bridgeforth Stadium, Liberty University's Williams Stadium and Salem City Stadium for classes 6 through 1. With plenty of storylines galore throughout the week, we are now going around the country for state championship matchups, game times and predictions as the high school football season winds down in its final weeks. Who will comes away with the win in this week's Virginia High School League (VHSL) state championship games? The VHSL released all of the Virginia high school football state championship matchups and we go class-by-class on who's playing who this upcoming week for a chance to win a state championship. We also give you our game-by-game predictions and those according to the Massey Ratings. Here are the Virginia high school football'state championship games for…...

4+ hour, 42+ min ago (261+ words) WILLIAMSBURG " A traveling swing project could bring music to downtown Williamsburg next year, depending on City Council approval. The proposed project is the result of discussions by the Williamsburg Public Art Council to bring temporary public art to the city, as well as part of a larger goal to expand public art across the city. "Musical Swings" is anticipated to be the first in a series of art projects using interactive works. The art council voted in October to approve $150,000 from its fiscal year 2026 budget to fund the swing set's installation. Its funds come from the city, monetary donations and the Williamsburg Community Foundation. City Council needs to vote to allow the funds to be used for the project, said city spokeswoman Nicole Trifone. Robert Currie, chair of art council, said the swings would help bring community engagement to the…...

5+ hour, 12+ min ago (473+ words) SNOWZILLA GAUGE: WTOP Traffic reporter Dave Dildine unveils a snow stick that won't only measure D.C.-area winter storms, but will show you how they compare to past storms. December 9, 2025, 2:18 PM A coalition of 17 conservation groups from Loudoun, Fauquier and beyond are banding together to fight a high-end resort pitched near the convergence of Loudoun, Fauquier and Clarke counties. The Eastwind Blue Ridge project calls for 40 hotel rooms, an 88-seat restaurant and a standalone spa on 147 acres near Route 50 and Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway, on the southern slope of Paris Mountain. The proposal from Fairfax-based Mountain Resort LLC and New York-based Eastwind Hotels is in the pre-application phase in Loudoun County. Developers hope for final approval from county officials in the first quarter of next year. "The alliance partners have united to oppose the construction of a hotel-restaurant-spa complex overlooking Fauquier's…...

6+ hour, 14+ min ago (303+ words) December 9, 2025, 1:16 PM A 24-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence, after police say he drove through road closures, crashing into three police cruisers and striking an officer Friday evening during a Christmas tree lighting event in Manassas, Virginia. Jackson Harlow was taken into custody by city police following the series of crashes, which happened Friday around 7:45 p.m. in Old Town Manassas, according to the city's police department. He's accused of driving with a blood alcohol content level more than double the legal limit in Virginia. Officers were directing traffic at the intersection of West Street and Center Street when Harlow allegedly ignored instructions and drove through the intersection, hitting road closure barriers, a parked police car and a uniformed officer. Police said the officer who was hit was left with a "minor injury." Another uniformed officer was…...

7+ hour, 20+ min ago (86+ words) CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. " A very special resident of the Metro Richmond Zoo is celebrating a birthday. Poppy, the pygmy hippo who quickly garnered national attention after her birth, turned 1 year old on Tuesday. She was born Dec. 9, 2024, to parents Iris and Corwin. Watch: Pygmy hippo parents welcome baby girl born at Virginia zoo More than 100,000 people from around the world cast a vote to name Poppy in January. The Metro Richmond Zoo is located at 8300 Beaver Bridge Road in'Moseley, Virginia....