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James River Association opens education center
The James River Association held a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 17 to celebrate the grand opening of its $9 million James A. Buzzard River Education Center. The facility will provide hands-on learning for the nonprofit group’s environmental education programs. The association has provided environmental education for students, including...
VCU Health strikes Cigna, Aetna deals
Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health has reached new multi-year agreements with Cigna and Aetna. Each agreement includes all payer lines of business, including commercial, exchange, Medicare and Medicaid, according to a July 18 VCU Health news release. The new contracts went into effect July 1.
BizSense Beat: July 19, 2024
BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that brings you the top business stories during NPR's Morning Edition on Fridays. Here’s a recap of the top stories for the week of July 19, 2024:. Reported by Richmond Bizsense’s Jonathan Spiers. The owner of...
Richmond Raceway Beast of the East: Butch Shay Memorial Ultimate Heart of America Super Late Models Event
The Richmond Raceway, known as the Beast of the East, is gearing up for the 10th annual Butch Shay Memorial event featuring competition in four classes, including the Ultimate Heart of America Super Late Models ($7,500 to win). General admission is $25, with free entry for kids under 10. Pit...
Sewage leak prompts VDH to issue recreational water advisory for James River in Varina, Richmond
The Virginia Department of Health July 17 issued a recreational water advisory for the James River starting at Manchester Bridge and ending at Osborne Landing in Varina, as the result of an ongoing sewage leak occurring near the Pipeline Trail in downtown Richmond. The advisory means that people — and...
I.T. outage affecting Richmond Airport, VCU Hospital
The widespread global I.T. outage early this morning is still causing significant disruptions across Virginia, impacting airlines, banks and other essential services. The ripple effects of the outage were felt throughout the state as the day progressed.
VCU Men’s Soccer 2024 Schedule: Defending Champions Set for Exciting Matches!
VCU Men's Soccer has revealed its challenging 2024 schedule, featuring matches against five 2023 NCAA Tournament teams and nine home games. The season kicks off on Aug. 22 against Wake Forest, one of the 2023 NCAA Tournament participants, followed by games against other strong opponents like Marshall, FIU, Dayton, and High Point.
Spider Hockey Welcomes Nine New Players for Fall 2024 Season
Richmond field hockey head coach Martu Loncarica has announced the addition of nine new members, three transfers, and six true freshmen to the program for the fall 2024 season, citing excitement over the diverse skills and commitment to excellence of the incoming class. Three transfers and six true freshmen join...
Robert Ward appointed as Activation Capital’s interim president and chief executive officer
He most recently has served as Virginia’s chief transformation officer. The Virginia Biotechnology Research Park Authority Board has appointed Robert Ward as interim president and chief executive officer of Activation Capital, an innovation ecosystem development organization, effective today. Ward is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience...
FREE Move Your Mind Summer Tour 5K/10K this Saturday at BOHO Quad
=PR= Run & Walk & BOHO Studios, in partnership with ASICS, is thrilled to bring the electrifying Move Your Mind Summer Tour to Richmond on Saturday, July 20th! Get ready for an unforgettable group run experience that transcends the pavement and celebrates the profound connection between movement and mental well-being.
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