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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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…

Local small business brings holiday cheer to West Liberty Elementary with glazing workshop for every student

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Be Kind Ceramics, a family-owned business focused on spreading kindness through creativity, hosted a…

Richmond Fire Department chief to retire

Richmond Fire Department Chief Melvin Carter is retiring after nearly four decades of service with the department, officials…

3 Future Scenarios for Northern Virginia’s Economy, According to a Local Analyst

Terry Clower, director of the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University, shares what he believes are…

Richmond’s organ transplant network fights off criticism

Molly McCarthy’s kidneys were failing, and she needed a transplant. When an organ became available, she drove to…

Caesars Virginia is growing the economy in Danville

The $750 million dollar investment is expected to bring in about $40 million in tax revenue each year.…

Virginia named Business Facilities’ 2024 State of the Year | Local News

Virginia has been named Business Facilities' 2024 State of the Year, marking the third time the state has…

Virginia isn’t checking on nursing homes enough, report says

A recent Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission (JLARC) study in Virginia shows some of the state’s most…

‘We don’t have the answers:’ Water crisis in Central Virginia leaves residents and businesses struggling

Parts of Central Virginia are still grappling with water outages, leaving many residents without access to clean water…