Virginia Consumer

Andrea "Andie" Driffill is a consumer advocate, media strategist, and the founder of The Virginia Consumer, a watchdog platform dedicated to exposing issues affecting Virginia residents and newcomers. With a background in communications and media production, Andie’s work centers on transparency, accountability, and protecting consumer rights. Through The Virginia Consumer, she aggregates critical news, connects citizens with resources, and challenges systemic deregulation, regardless of which political party is in power. Her advocacy stems from firsthand experience navigating Virginia’s broken regulatory systems, particularly in the construction industry. Andie’s work serves as both a call to action and a roadmap for reform, equipping Virginians with the knowledge to fight back against corporate overreach and government neglect. As Executive Producer and co-host of "The Rabbit Whole Podcast", Andie explores her family's story as well as concepts like ethics, government, culture, and the lingering impact of the regulatory failures, government inaction, and corporate influence over public policy that harms the American consumer.
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Virginia’s Kepone disaster: 50 years later

The roach poison was as fine as flour, and it looked like it, too.Dale Gilbert would come home…

Richmond city spokesperson had city-issued credit card suspended

City spokesperson Petula Burks’ purchasing card has been suspended for nearly a year after she failed to clear…

Virginia restaurant owner Kat McCay Stanley chooses to follow the crazy

PETERSBURG, Va. — Few people in our community exemplify the spirit of "chasing the crazy" as much as…

New Fan boutique hotel pushes back opening date

Shenandoah Mansions, the first boutique hotel planned for Richmond’s Fan District, has pushed back its opening date.

Child of resident voices concerns over care at Colonial Heights nursing home

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — A family member of a resident at the Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center…

Former organ donation employees highlight need for reform

RICHMOND, Ky. — A Kentucky organ donation case that has garnered national attention is at the center of a…

City Hall performance review shows major progress

City Hall performance review shows major progress

Weeks later, Richmond City Hall hasn't answered questions on procurement, policy violations

Officials repeatedly have failed to respond to inquiries about internal controls and apparent policy violations, leaving questions unanswered…

Carytown welcome sign approved by Planning Commission

More than a decade after it was first proposed, the Carytown Merchants Association has won approval to place…

Small Business Saturday event in Virginia beach shows off 100 local stores

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — In Virginia Beach, dozens of local stores were set up, selling everything from homemade…

WWII Veteran Added to Tomah VA's Hall of Heroes

WWII Veteran Added to Tomah VA's Hall of Heroes

Richmond-based United Network for Organ Sharing responds to criticism at Congress, calling it 'defamatory'

"UNOS has never engaged in any unlawful behavior," the nonprofit said. "Any statement to the contrary is outrageous…

Over 22,000 homes, businesses without power in Central Virginia

Over 37,000 homes and businesses are without power throughout Central Virginia Wednesday afternoon.

Will Richmond region get snow this weekend?

Despite a forecast calling for some wintry weather in greater Richmond on Friday and Sunday, there will likely…