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A brief posting on a government website this month listed federally-owned properties across the country that could potentially be sold.

It was a glimpse into what federal cuts could do to Virginia’s economy and the federal government’s presence in the state.
Potential federal property sales, workforce cuts hit hard in Virginia<br/>https://vcij.org/test — Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism
The General Services Administration (GSA) listed 28 properties in Northern Virginia, Richmond and Ha
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March 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The median price of a single-family home in Virginia has risen nearly 40% since 2019, making homeownership increasingly difficult for working-class families.

Lawmakers have introduced measures to address the crisis by incentivizing development and assisting buyers, but progress has been slow.
As Virginia housing costs rise, the General Assembly offers little relief — Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism
The median price of a single-family home in Virginia rose almost 40% between 2019 and 2024, pushing home ownership out of reach for many working-class families. This year, Virginia legislators have ...
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February 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
As we step into 2025, we’re proud to reflect on an incredible year for VCIJ at WHRO in 2024. From groundbreaking investigations like "Uprooted" to stories that led to real change, our team worked tirelessly to uncover the truth and amplify underrepresented voices.

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January 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
A state commission will seek documentation on campus expansions from dozens of Virginia public colleges and universities.

The commission was launched after a series by VCIJ and ProPublica found widespread displacement of Black neighborhoods by booming university growth beginning in the 1950s.
Virginia panel begins to grapple with racial history of state colleges, universities — Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism
A new state commission will seek documentation on campus expansions from dozens of Virginia public colleges and universities.
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December 9, 2024 at 3:28 PM