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During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been watching for certain symptoms – fever, for example, or cough. But for anyone touched by this crisis there may also be psychological symptoms. Sandy Hausman reports.

Congress is now considering the next round of economic relief prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. And, it might have a provision aimed at helping restore water to dozens of homes in Petersburg. Michael Pope reports.

Virginia may be on the verge of opening up again soon. But for now, churches across the Commonwealth are closed. And, that’s led to a legal challenge. Michael Pope reports.

Voters will be heading to the polls or casting absentee ballots next month in a Republican primary to take on incumbent Senator Mark Warner. Michael Pope has this look at the candidates.

Some Virginia businesses may be able to open by the end of next week. Governor Ralph Northam made that announcement Monday. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.

One of the unexpected consequences of people staying at home is more trash going into landfills.  And the first school system in Virginia to shift entirely to a year-round schedule is wondering how the pandemic might affect its plans. Those have been among the most read stories over the past month at the Virginia Public […]

How many cases of Coronavirus are in your neighborhood? Localized data on the pandemic has been difficult to come by. Michael Pope reports.

More than half of coronavirus outbreaks in Virginia are at long term care facilities, and those outbreaks can be especially deadly. Mallory Noe-Payne has this look at why nursing home residents are vulnerable and how their families are coping.

Did your inspection sticker expire at the end of April? There is some good news: You don’t have to worry about it – for the most part. Michael Pope reports.

When April First came around, many weren’t able to make rent after being laid off in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Friday is May First and the problem is set to repeat itself. Jahd Khalil has more on how landlords and tenants are dealing with paying, or not paying, rent.