The News: Virginia Headlines

Maya and Devon cover record early voting and Virginia's first Sunday voting, Richmond's narrowed spending transparency law, thirty seven million dollars in Hampton Roads school construction grants, a mixed Northern Virginia housing market, and a homicide investigation in Richmond's Carver neighborhood.Support Us! https://paypal.me/ClarkEJohnson95

Maya and Devon spotlight Hardywood Park Craft Brewery — the Richmond-born brewery founded in 2011 by friends Eric McKay and Patrick Murtaugh, which opened as one of only two craft breweries in Richmond and grew into the Commonwealth's largest craft brewer by volume. Plus why now: the landmark October 2026 acquisition of Starr Hill Brewery uniting Virginia's two largest craft brewers, the fifteenth anniversary celebration at Hardywood Richmond, and the return of the seasonal Gingerbread Stout.Sources:- Official website: http://www.hardywood.com/- Richmond events calendar: https://www.hardywood.com/richmond-events- Hardywood and Starr Hill landmark deal announcement: https://starrhill.com/news/hardywood-and-starr-hill-join-forces-in-landmark-deal-uniting-virginias-premier-craft-brewers- Richmond BizSense (October 7, 2026): https://richmondbizsense.com/2026/10/07/breaking-news-hardywood-acquires-cville-competitor-starr-hill-brewery/- American Craft Beer: https://www.americancraftbeer.com/hardywood-and-starr-hill-join-forces-as-craft-beer-industry-consolidates/- Hardywood and Legend Brewing partnership announcement: https://www.hardywood.com/press/hardywood-and-legend-partnership- BeerAdvocate founders interview: https://www.beeradvocate.com/articles/18017/hardywood-founders-discuss-the-changing-beer-landscape-and-the-launch-of-their-new-brand-suncrush/- Craft Beer & Brewing profile: https://beerandbrewing.com/breakout-brewer-hardywood-park/- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardywood_Park_Craft_BrewerySupport Us! https://paypal.me/ClarkEJohnson95

Maya and Devon cover Richmond's looming budget deficits, the governor's parole board controversy, the hot VA-1 congressional race, the e-bike injury surge in Northern Virginia, and Hampton Roads' mixed economic outlook.Support Us! https://paypal.me/ClarkEJohnson95

Maya and Devon spotlight the Richmond Folk Festival, the free three-day celebration of American roots music and culture on downtown Richmond's riverfront — now in its 22nd year, born from Richmond's 2005-2007 run hosting the National Folk Festival and grown into one of Virginia's largest events. Plus why this weekend: the 2026 festival is underway right now, and Saturday at 5 PM brings "Soul of the City: Richmond Celebrates D'Angelo," a 90-minute tribute to the late Richmond native, days before the one-year anniversary of his death.Sources:- Official website: https://www.richmondfolkfestival.org/generalinfo- "Dear D'Angelo" (official festival page): https://www.richmondfolkfestival.org/rff-news/2026/9/14/dear-dangelo- "Soul of the City: Richmond Celebrates D'Angelo" (official festival page): https://www.richmondfolkfestival.org/2026-folklife-performers/2026/8/24/soul-of-the-city-richmond-celebrates-dangelo- National Council for the Traditional Arts: https://www.ncta-usa.org/richmond- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Richmondfolkfestival/- Richmond Magazine, October 1, 2026: https://richmondmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/richmond-events/richmond-folk-festival-2026/- The Cultural Current on the D'Angelo tribute: https://theculturalcurrent.com/blog/2026/10/06/richmonds-soul-takes-the-stage-for-dangelo-tribute/- Commonwealth Times festival history: https://commonwealthtimes.org/2021/10/06/richmond-folk-festival-returns-in-person-for-17th-anniversary/Support Us! https://paypal.me/ClarkEJohnson95

Maya and Devon take on the Question 1 abortion amendment fight after 300 pro-life doctors rallied in Richmond, a tragic Manassas workplace shooting, twelve guilty verdicts in Arlington, a shocking Hampton Roads hunger study, a five billion dollar shipyard contract, and Fairfax's casino pipe dream.Support Us! https://paypal.me/ClarkEJohnson95