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Virginia school district expands to 200-day year
The hottest days of summer vacation are stopped cold in the capital of Virginia.While most schools nationwide are just starting the academic year, Richmond Public Schools opened the school year for some of its elementary schools on July 22. The city started to experiment with a longer school year in 2023 in an attempt to make up for learning loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.School officials said the first year was so successful that they expanded to more schools for the 2024-2025 school year.Student and parent reactionFairfield Court Elementary is one of the schools already in month two...
Gwen Walz at first campaign event in Virginia: 'Mr. Vance, how about you mind your own business'
MANASSAS, Va. — Gwen Walz may be new to the national political scene, but in her first event she headlined since her husband was selected as the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, the former educator wasn’t afraid to speak up against their Republican rivals. Gwen Walz appeared before elected officials...
Statewide diaper drive planned in recognition of Diaper Need Awareness Week
Several organizations are organizing a statewide diaper drive to help families in Virginia that are struggling to buy diapers. Diaper banks, maternal health hubs, and diaper pantries across the state are combining on the effort in recognition of Diaper Need Awareness Week Sept. 23-29. A healthy change of diapers costs...
Dominion Energy Virginia secures extended operating licenses for two nuclear reactors
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Aug. 28 approved an application from Dominion Energy Virginia to extend operating licenses for the company’s North Anna Power Station for another 20 years. With this 20-year extension, our ... Read More » The post Dominion Energy Virginia secures extended operating licenses for two nuclear reactors appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Most Virginia schools would be considered ‘off-track’ or worse by VDOE ‘accountability’ system
Nearly 3 in 4 Virginia schools would be considered "off-track" or in "need of intensive support," according to a new accountability system approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
Football Friday nights won’t be the same. The woman who compiles VHSL’s point system is retiring.
Lora Bickley has been called the force that "holds the league together." The post Football Friday nights won’t be the same. The woman who compiles VHSL’s point system is retiring. appeared first on Cardinal News.
Harvest season for ginseng, a highly-regulated plant in Virginia, is almost here
Ginseng harvest season in Virginia begins on Sept. 1. For those interested in collecting this valued plant, there's several regulations to be aware of -- because violating them could result in hefty fines, jail time or both.
A Federal Push for Offshore Wind Energy Could Impact Delmarva's Coast Once Again
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. -- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management(BOEM) now has it's eyes set on a massive area in the Atlantic Ocean. The feds are looking to open up more lease areas for potential projects. BOEM made the announcement earlier this month, highlighting it's efforts to meet the Biden-Harris administrations...
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