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Dressing for the future: DC-area nonprofit asks for donations of professional clothing
Job hunting is stressful enough, but for the participants in a local program aimed at fighting homelessness, not having appropriate clothes for interviews and the first few days at work can be doubly tough. That’s why Friendship Place’s AimHire program is putting out the call for donations. The nonprofit recently...
This 1993 Time Capsule Proves How Much The World Has Changed
Students of Shenandoah University in Virginia opened a box assembled 25 years ago, featuring a collection of items from the past. Among the items are cassette tapes, vinyl records, comic books, yearbooks, bubble pacifiers, handwritten poems, and old newspapers. It proved how advanced the world has grown to be with...
Former Churchland High star Kenny Gallop Jr. ‘still hungry’ after breakout season with Howard University
NORFOLK — Before each season, Howard University defensive back Kenny Gallop Jr. puts together a checklist of things that he wants to accomplish. “I always have like a goal list that motivates me,” said Gallop, who starred at Churchland High in Portsmouth. “I have some on my phone when I wake up. I have some in my locker. So it’s always there as motivation.” Last season, Gallop accomplished ...
Youngkin approves changes to animal waste rules aimed at reducing groundwater pollution
Virginia is on track to implement updated rules for animal waste created by certain farming operations, despite disagreement on how to regulate older earthen lagoons that pose a greater risk of releasing pollutants into groundwater. Wednesday, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin approved the regulation changes for farmers who confine cows, pigs and more for 45 days […] The post Youngkin approves changes to animal waste rules aimed at reducing groundwater pollution appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
‘Pretty cool’: Metallica tours Alexandria vinyl record pressing plant the band bought
Metallica’s heavy metal music has been heard all over the world for 43 years — and they recently got their first tour of the Alexandria, Virginia, record pressing plant they own. Last year, when Metallica invested in Furnace Record Pressing, they gained a majority interest in the plant,...
Fairfax County school board members sacrifice students’ stability for equity in redistricting policy
On July 18, in the middle of the summer when families are on vacation and school board members usually pass their most controversial policies, parents filled the auditorium at a Fairfax County school board meeting in protest of the county’s redistricting overhaul, Policy 8130. The school board members likely already knew what they were going […]
Jamaican Independence and Emancipation Anniversaries in the Spotlight in Washington DC
WASHINGTON, DC – This coming Sunday, July 28, will be a red-letter day for Jamaicans in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland, who are gearing up for a momentous celebration of the island’s Independence. Also on the cards for the special service of thanksgiving – a celebration of the...
Tragic house fire spurs community support for Winchester mail carrier
A GoFundMe campaign and item collection drive have been launched to support Corey Lyons Marsden, a well-known letter carrier in Winchester, following a devastating house fire on July 20. The fire destroyed the Marsden family home in Woburn, leaving Corey, a single mother of two daughters, ages 10 and 9,...
Thousands Watch Chincoteague Wild Ponies Complete 99th Annual Swim in Virginia
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel, the 99th year of the popular tradition. The ponies made the short swim across the channel Wednesday as the crowd erupted in cheers. Foal No....
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces More Than $41 Million in Virginia Telecommunication Initiative Grants
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced more than $41 million in grants through the Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) for 10 broadband construction projects serving 20 localities throughout Virginia. The VATI program provides targeted funding to extend service to areas that are presently unserved by any broadband provider. “Virginia continues to be a national leader […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces More Than $41 Million in Virginia Telecommunication Initiative Grants appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Affordable housing crisis in Southwest and Southern Virginia impacts everyone
The two regions need more than 13,000 new affordable housing units to alleviate the high price of housing in those areas. The post Affordable housing crisis in Southwest and Southern Virginia impacts everyone appeared first on Cardinal News.
Daughter of late Supreme Court Justice Scalia appointed to Virginia Board of Education
The daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has been appointed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Virginia Board of Education, drawing criticism from some Democrats who called the appointment politically motivated. Meg Bryce, a psychology educator who unsuccessfully ran last year for an at-large...
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