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Enrollment growing for Virginia’s four-year colleges, community colleges declining
(The Center Square) — College enrollment declined nationwide by 15% from 2010-21 and still hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels, though the 2023-24 school year was the first since 2020 that schools saw an average increase in enrollment. Virginia colleges also experienced these trends but over a slightly shorter period. As of fall 2023, enrollment in the state’s four-year universities was actually higher than it was at its peak in 2012 but much lower for its community colleges. ...
Report: Red tape, new power plant delays put PJM grid 'in peril'
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential power shortage could hit by 2030 if more problems mount. ...
Virginia Diaper Banks statewide team-up to raise awareness about diaper need
Richmond, VA / Diaper Need Awareness Week is September 23-29, 2024. Diaper Banks, Maternal Health Hubs and diaper pantries across the state in conjunction with Diaper Need Awareness Week will be holding a statewide diaper drive. This is the first step toward establishing a statewide movement to address diaper need. One diaper may seem like a small thing, but not having enough can have serious consequences to babies, young children and their families.
Midsummer-like heat strikes back, but its days are numbered
Last week’s fall preview quickly flipped to a mid-July rewind this week, but cooler, wetter weather appears to be set to return. The post Midsummer-like heat strikes back, but its days are numbered appeared first on Cardinal News.
VA Crisis Line's Switch to 988, Press 1, a Success, Watchdog Finds
The transition of the Veterans Crisis Line to the three-digit "988, press 1" option proved to be a success, although the Department of Veterans Affairs should improve staff support and supervision, a VA Office of Inspector General review has found.The VA, along with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, switched from a 10-digit number to 988 in July 2022, with the Veterans Crisis Line accessed after dialing the three-digit number and pressing one.At the time, VA officials believed they would see an increase of 122% to 154% in calls and moved to hire additional personnel to ensure there would not be...
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