The Triangle

A new weekly newsletter, featuring in-depth stories on local issues, written for residents of Virginia's historic triangle and the surrounding region.

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By Christin Nielsen

The Triangle: News in 5

The week's top local, statewide and national news stories, broken down into a quick, 5-minute read.

Today

Virginia voting guide: What to know about voting early in the Historic Triangle

Early voting is officially underway in Virginia.

Sep 25

5 things you need to know about yesterday's Heritage High School shooting

Two Heritage High School students were shot in the incident.

Sep 21

New fall growth assessments to help teachers 'map out where students need to get to'

After schools throughout the nation shut down unexpectedly nearly eighteen months ago - requiring millions of students to transition to remote learning for an extended time - many experts began to worry that children might fall behind. Soon, parents of children in Virginia will know if those worries were valid.

Sep 17

The Triangle: News in 5

Sep 14

The Triangle: News in 5

A weekly roundup of top local, statewide and national stories, broken down into a 5-minute read.

Sep 6

"Sense of comfort:" Near-death experiences make life worth living, say local group participants

Fifteen years ago, David Ditchfield was bidding farewell to a friend at a train station near Cambridge, England, when his coat got stuck between the train's doors. Unable to break free, he was pulled into the space between the train and the platform and tossed around relentlessly as the train accelerated to a terrifying speed.

Sep 3

News in 10: August 30

A weekly roundup of top local, state and national stories, broken down into a 10-minute read.

Aug 30

Covid-19 cases are surging again in the Historic Triangle. Here’s what you need to know.

Sentara healthcare is prepared to “adjust and expand” capabilities as Covid-19 cases spike in the region.

Aug 25

What is The Triangle?

Hi, I'm Christin. I'm a local resident and independent journalist with a passion for news - and my community. My work has been featured in publications like Richmond Inno, DC Inno, and The Record. I also have a background in community development, and I've written content for a variety of brands. But I always find myself gravitating back to loca...

Aug 18

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