Virginia

Virgina court blocks new congressional maps two days after state votes in favor

Virginia voters had approved the measure on Tuesday, with Republicans accusing Democrats of hypocrisy, pointing to their previous stances against partisan gerrymandering.

Voters arrive before casting their ballots at a polling location at the Westover Library on April 21, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia.
Police block an entrance road after a gunman opened fire at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, U.S., March 12, 2026, in a still image from video.

Old Dominion shooting victim identified as US Army veteran Lt. Col. Brandon Shah

A law enforcement blocks access to the crime scene where 3 people were killed and 2 others wounded on the grounds of the University of Virginia on November 14, 2022 in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Gunman at Virginia university shot dead after injuring two

A truck from the child advocacy organization Heat Initiative calling on Apple to do more to police child sex abuse material on iCloud, is parked outside the Apple store as the new iPhone 15 is released in Boston, Massachusetts, US, September 22, 2023

West Virginia sues Apple over iCloud's alleged role in distributing child sex abuse material


‘A present and violent threat’: Ken Marcus urges political unity in fight against antisemitism

"It’s horrifying to think that antisemitism has grown as much as it has. But it’s a problem that we all need to deal with,” Marcus said in a video.

 Ken Marcus, founder and chairman of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law.

'Largest seizure of explosive devices in FBI history' found in a Virginia home

“Several additional apparent pipe bombs were found in a backpack in the home’s bedroom, completely unsecured," prosecutors said in court documents.

FBI van in Texas

How Mahaz brings Jews back to the beauty of Jewish farming and agriculture

Explore Mahaz Fellows' journey in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where Jewish tradition merges with regenerative farming and homesteading skills.

 Mahaz’s farms sit in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia,  where fellows are taught skills related to regenerative agriculture and homesteading arts—all in a Jewish context.

Court orders American Muslims for Palestine to give Virginia AG documents over alleged Hamas ties

The suit had alleged that there was significant overlap between IAP and AMP leadership, with three IAP boardmembers and close relatives of two board members serving on the AMP board.

 A woman looks on during a rally held by American Muslims for Palestine calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in Washington, US, October 21, 2023

In Virginia primary between hardline candidates, Republican Jews bottom line is support for Israel

The Republican Jewish Coalition endorses John McGuire over incumbent Bob Good in Virginia's fifth district primary, highlighting their differing stances on US aid to Israel.

 U.S. President Joe Biden remains in the nearly empty chamber greeting members of Congress following his State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., March 7, 2024.

Two proud Jews compete for Virginia Democratic congressional primary

Asked why they have been upfront with their Jewish identities while campaigning, both Helmer and Filler-Corn claimed they were driven by their personal experiences with antisemitism.

 Democratic delegate Eileen Filler-Corn speaks after being sworn in as the first woman Speaker of Virginia's House of Delegates, as the General Assembly convenes in Richmond, Virginia, US.

Virginia festival cancels Menorah lighting due to Israel-Hamas war

"At a time of well-documented, rising antisemitism, the singling out and targeting of Jews is dangerous and harmful, serving to further exclude and alienate our community."

 Hanukkah

Stolen child reunites with birth mother after 42 years apart

Jimmy Lippert Thyden from Virginia reunited with his Chilean birth mother last week after an entire life of separation.

 Neonatal incubator (illustrative).

Elderly Virginia man imprisoned for conspiring with Iran

The 72-year-old had set up an elaborate network of businesses across the US, Iran and the UAE to ship controlled petroleum substances.

Iranian pro-government protesters burn an U.S. flag as they attend a demonstration in Tehran, Iran

Jewish University of Virginia star Jake Gelof selected in second round of MLB Draft

Gelof joins a talented group of Jewish prospects who have been drafted in recent years.

 Jake Gelof playing for the University of Virginia, April 10, 2022.