SNAP Security Upgrade: Virginia is rolling out more secure chip-and-tap EBT cards to curb SNAP benefit theft, replacing magnetic-stripe cards between September and December. Public Health—Blood Supply: The American Red Cross is urging Virginia-area residents to donate blood or platelets in September as supplies remain vulnerable after a summer shortage. Health & Safety—Local Care Access: Hampton VA opened a Western Branch outpatient clinic in Chesapeake, expanding where patients can get care closer to home. Food Safety: Virginia food establishments now must disclose the presence of nine major allergens to help customers avoid dangerous reactions. Disease Watch: Virginia Department of Health is backing new vaccine guidance ahead of respiratory virus season. Community Health: VDH is highlighting sickle cell disease during awareness efforts, and opioid authority grants are going to 18 agencies. Injury Update: A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a serious crash in Annandale, with police investigating what caused it. Cyber Risk: A report says 153 million driver’s license scans may be on the dark web, raising identity theft concerns.