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.

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 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. vcij.org/2024-successes

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.