For centuries, funerals in western cultures followed a traditional pattern. The deceased was laid out in a casket for visitation, followed by a religious service and a procession to the cemetery for burial. Now, however, funeral directors report a major shift with more than 63% of families opting for cremation and more than 61% of consumers considering green options.

The search at Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas’s district office in Portsmouth comes after the Democrat helped lead the state’s recent redistricting effort.

The Government Accountability Office highlights Joint Base Langley-Eustis and Joint Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

Public school districts across Virginia are looking at declining enrollment numbers, and the question of whether to close schools. In the city of Roanoke, it's a different story: Officials are facing overcrowded schools.

Governor Abigail Spanberger has vetoed slot-machine style "skill games." But, that won't change much...

Prescription Drug Affordability Boards have faced challenges in states where they’ve been created, including litigation.

Conservationists have concerns about the renovation of a private golf club in Lexington and Rockbridge County, and how it could impact the health of local streams that provide drinking water and recreation.

In his 20 years as host of Weekend Edition Saturday, Scott Simon has occasionally treated to listeners to stories about his pets and other animal encounters. Simon’s newest book is a collection of some of those stories and many others.

Do you know where you and your loved ones would go if you needed to evacuate during a hurricane?

Members of the Virginia General Assembly ended their legislative session without a budget, and leaders of the money committees have yet to hammer out an agreement. When one does emerge, it might have some surprises.