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Leesburg grandmother raises $200,000 for hunger relief, it all started with flowers
LEESBURG, Va. — Rachel Roberts thought it was a fluke. 12 years ago, she began offering bouquets of flowers outside her Leesburg home in exchange for donations for Loudoun Hunger Relief. She raised 50 dollars from her efforts. “That’s a one hit wonder,” Roberts thought. Instead, her...
Virginia auto shops receives donations to deliver to parts of North Carolina hit by Helene
HAYMARKET, Va. (DC News Now) — A few auto shops in Virginia are leading the charge to get much-needed aid to the hardest-hit neighborhoods by Hurricane Helene. Bull Run 4×4 & Auto Care is spearheading the efforts, asking community members for donations of water, toilet paper, diapers, baby formula, pet food and more. They are […]
Fall Composting – A Champion Combating Climate Change
Provided by Prince William County Solid Waste Management. As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, we have a powerful tool to fight climate change in our yards and at our fingertips — compost. Leaf composting is a cost-effective, productive and eco-friendly practice. By enriching...
Voter guide: What's on the ballot in the DMV
Voters in D.C., Maryland and Virginia: Here's what you need to know about this year's elections. Why it matters: There is a big Senate race in Maryland, and a D.C. ballot initiative that would change the future of voting — plus the presidential contest and down-ballot races. 🗓 Key...
Nacha’s Payments Innovation Alliance Launches New Spotlight! Payments Video Challenge
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 1, 2024-- Nacha’s Payments Innovation Alliance, a membership program bringing together diverse global stakeholders seeking to transform the payments industry, is accepting submissions for its new Spotlight! Payments Video Challenge. Adults can win up to $6,500 for making a video that is 60 seconds or less that fits within this year’s theme, Stand Against Scammers. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241001039694/en/ Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, a 14% increase over reported losses in 2022. The Spotlight! Payments Video Challenge encourages the public to showcase their creativity and use their video skills to inform others about avoiding financial scams.
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