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Henrico, Metro Richmond region earn state grant funding for ‘cluster analysis’
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced this week that 21 projects focused on creating workforce pipelines for specific industries and helping attract and expand Virginia-based businesses in critical industries have been awarded a total of more than $2.5 million in grant funding from the Growth and Opportunity for Virginia initiative. Among...
Cuban American director brings heritage alive with Virginia Ballet
The Latin Ballet of Virginia brings fire and heat face-to-face with elegance and grace. During a rehearsal, a whirlwind of music and a kaleidoscope of color came together, proving that this dynamic dance group is ready to "tan-go."
A banned book wagon is rolling into Richmond this weekend
A food truck-sized wagon filled with banned books is rolling into Richmond on Saturday. Why it matters: Organizers will be handing out free copies of banned titles, including "The Outsiders," "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Color Purple." The big picture: Richmond is one of nine southern or Midwestern...
Petersburg City Public Schools acting superintendent interviews for permanent role
Yolonda Brown, the acting superintendent of Petersburg City Public Schools, is in the running for the permanent position following her recent interview with the school board. Brown, who has held the acting role since July, emphasized her vision for the district during the session, which took place Monday night.
Glen Allen HS students featured in new PBS documentary series
A new four-part documentary series on PBS from Retro Report called Citizen Nation follows high school students from throughout the U.S. – including students from Glen Allen High School – as they compete in the nation’s premier civics competition, “We the People.”. Virginia State Senator Schuyler...
Strawberry Farming: Sustainable, High-Yield Vertical Farm
A vertical farm in the U.S., located in Richmond, Virginia, is pioneering a sustainable approach to strawberry farming. By utilizing vertical tower structures, the farm aims to significantly reduce water usage, land footprint, and pesticide use while boosting strawberry yield to over 4 million pounds annually on less than one acre of land. This innovative farming method contrasts with traditional strawberry cultivation in California, where in 2017, the average yield per acre was 68,000 pounds. Despite a slight decrease in total strawberry production in the U.S. from 2022 to 2023, the country remains a significant global producer of the fruit.
VPLC establishes in-person hours to help renters facing eviction
The Richmond Public Library and Virginia Poverty Law Center have announced new in-person assistance hours and locations to help local renters who are facing potential eviction. The assistance being offered is geared towards helping tenants prepare for court proceedings. The VPLC has set up an Eviction Defense Center to provide...
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