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Pope & Schapiro: the RNC, new polling and campaign finance documents
Election season continues to ramp up – with new polling and campaign finance documents rolling out this week. Michael Pope chats with Jeff Schapiro – political columnist with the Richmond Times-Dispatch – about the week that was in politics and state government.
Third time’s the charm: Virginia legislators pass VMSDEP fix
After two failed attempts, the Virginia House and Senate passed a legislative fix to a veterans' benefits bill in Richmond Thursday. “I just think it's a good day for the recipients, I think it's a good day that the House, the Senate and the governor's office came together,” said southwest Virginia Delegate Terry Kilgore just moments before the House and Senate passed a bill that rolls back changes made to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program.
Chesterfield Police search for missing deaf man
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) -Chesterfield police are searching for a missing deaf man they say is without his medication. Jamar Porter, 39, was last seen on July 6 near his home in the 11600 block of Olde Coach Drive. He was reported missing by caregivers on Thursday, July 18. Porter is...
VCU computer outage affecting CHS classrooms, computer labs and servers
An extensive outage is impacting computers at VCU and VCU Health, including CHS classrooms, computer labs and servers. Early on Friday, July 19, a software update from cybersecurity company Crowdstrike disrupted IT systems globally, including computers at VCU and VCU Health. The issue prevents users from signing into impacted computers.
Broken pipe leaking sewage into James River is being repaired, officials say
The City of Richmond's Department of Public Utilities confirmed a broken pipe leaking sewage in the James River is being repaired, but long-term and permanent solutions could be a "challenge."
Virginia Democrats welcome ‘IUD Express Tour’ in fight for contraceptive rights
A 20-foot IUD inflatable called "Freeda" made a trip to Richmond on Wednesday, July 17, as part of its "IUD Express Tour" traveling state-to-state with the organization Americans for Contraception. The campaign is designed to educate and engage the public on the importance of protecting the right to contraception.
How Richmond’s zoo animals beat the extreme summer heat
If you're unsure how to beat the extreme heat, maybe take some advice from the animals of the Metro Richmond Zoo.The big picture: The likely hotter-than-usual summer Virginians are facing is impacting them too, leading Richmond's zookeepers to "work extra hard on these hot days so the animals can feel comfortable," spokesperson Taylor Andelin tells Axios.Here are some ways they're keeping them cool, per Andelin:🩸 Blood popsicles for the carnivores and frozen veggie ice treats for herbivores.🦦 Max the otter sometimes gets a mound of ice to play in "which he loves."🦏 Rhinos and warthogs have mud wallows to rest...
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