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Students return from summer break at Chesterfield’s only year-round school
For most children in central Virginia, Monday, July 22 was another day spent in the warm glow of summer break -- but for students at Bellwood Elementary School in Chesterfield County, it was the first day spent back under the fluorescent lights of the classroom.
Richmond City Council approves third Planned Parenthood facility, sells land for $10
On Monday July 22, the members of Richmond City Council voted unanimously to allow the sale of the former Brook Hill School, which is located at 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue, to the women’s health organization for $10.
Petersburg Schools Acting Superintendent unveils 100-day plan
PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - Petersburg City Public Schools’ new acting superintendent, Yolonda Brown, has unveiled a 100-day plan to help the school division have a successful academic year. In a letter, Brown says she has five priorities:. Engage and build relationships and trust. Recommit to teaching, learning and performance.
Princeton, Above the Law say UVA Law is number 1
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (UVA Today) – The University of Virginia School of Law has landed at No. 1 in two new rankings of the country’s law schools. In a new Princeton Review ranking, UVA Law reclaimed No. 1 spots in the Best Professors and Best Classroom Experience categories. As...
Henrico BZA to consider short-term rentals, turkey shoot July 25
The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room at the Henrico Government Center on Parham Road. • a request by Cynthia Leal for a conditional use permit for short-term rental of a dwelling at 8700 Hungary Spring Road in the Brookland District;. • a request...
Vegan Block Party In Richmond To Celebrate The 'Soul In Plant-Based Eating'
Scheduled to return on September 7, Richmond’s Soul Vegan Block Party will warmly welcome all types of foodies for a celebration of plant-based dining. The free vegan food fest aims to challenge the stigma “that there’s no SOUL in plant-based eating.” Its website states that its goal is to make living “a healthy and ethically conscious plant-based lifestyle” more widespread. The block party will have tons of vegan delights to try, live music, cooking demonstrations, and guest speakers.
Environmental groups raise issues about Hopewell plant’s air permit
Last week, the Southern Environmental Law Center filed a petition with federal regulators that raises pollution concerns stemming from Virginia’s issuance of an air permit to an AdvanSix Resins and Chemicals manufacturing plant in the city of Hopewell. On July 19, the SELC filed the petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of […] The post Environmental groups raise issues about Hopewell plant’s air permit appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Richmond company plans to build medical treatment center in downtown Petersburg
PETERSBURG – City Council got its first look last week at what could be a major investment in the look and economy of downtown Petersburg, and apparently, councilors liked what they saw. A Richmond-based medical corporation wants to build a kidney and vascular treatment center on a vacant lot across West Washington Street...
Will you attend Petersburg's job fair? Plus, free movie & more at the library: THE DIGEST.
Have an event or announcement you would like featured in THE DIGEST? It’s welcome! Please send an email to apitchon@gannett.com. Time sensitive announcements should be sent a week ahead of time. Week of free family programming at the Petersburg library Get ready for a full week of free family fun and youth programming at...
Delta Airlines still struggling with cancellations five days after global IT outage
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond International Airport reported zero flight cancellations before thunderstorms rolled in on Tuesday evening, a vast improvement from the weekend after a global IT outage rocked operations for many airlines. Delta Airlines continues to be the hardest hit by cyber security firm CrowdStrike’s Microsoft Windows update...
‘We identified potential descendants’: Chesterfield gives update on gravesites found in Nash Road extension project
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Chesterfield leaders have identified potential descendants of the 19th-century graves found at the construction site of the Nash Road extension project. Back in May, construction crews uncovered the burial site after unearthing the top of an unmarked brick structure. Inside the vault, a small nameplate with...
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