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Lowest-spending Virginia school districts surpass top spenders in some subjects
(The Center Square) — Recent data on school district spending gathered by the Virginia Public Access Project appear to support the conclusion of a late-February Reason Foundation study assessing the relationship between state K-12 education spending and student outcomes. The foundation concluded that increased spending does not always correlate with higher test scores, and less spending doesn’t always mean poorer outcomes. Some reading, math and science Standards of Learning pass...
Trump recruits Hung Cao for Virginia campaign pit stop: ‘The Vietnamese community loves me!’
Former President Donald Trump recruited Virginia Senate candidate Hung Cao for a campaign pit stop at a Vietnamese restaurant. During a day packed with events, including a visit to Arlington National Cemetary and a National Guard event, Trump found time to stop by Truong Tien Vietnamese Restaurant in Falls Church to speak. During his appearance, he sang praises for both Cao and the Vietnamese community.
Deadline Approaching To Apply For Virginia SUN Bucks Program
The funds provided by the SUN Bucks Program can be used to purchase food at most grocery stores and farmers’ markets throughout Virginia. Deadline is... The post Deadline Approaching To Apply For Virginia SUN Bucks Program appeared first on 93.9 WKYS.
Have a drink and enjoy!
Have a drink and enjoy Handful of Brains! (Tuesday 7-9 PM on WRIR 97.3FM Richmond Community Radio) We’ve got an eclectic mix of music for you including Dawes, Drive-By Truckers, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Mavis Staples & Jeff Tweedy, Bruce Springsteen, Amy Helm, Gregg Allman, Jerry Douglas, David Gilmour, & more!
Three storylines to track in Virginia's opener against Richmond
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.-- We are just four days away from the start of the 2024 Virginia football season with the Cavaliers' opener against Richmond set for 6s p.m. on Saturday. There are multiple storylines during this first game week of the year, headlined by the program's announcement of true sophomore Anthony Colandrea as the starting quarterback over the weekend.
Forty Richmond-area musicians awarded with Newlin Music Prize supplemental funds
Forty musicians from the Richmond area were honored with the Newlin Music Prize funds totaling $12,500. Founded in 2022, the Newlin Music Prize is awarded to the best full-length album from the Richmond metropolitan area based solely on artistic merit. Each year, a jury of more than 100 members from...
BLK RVA Community Awards Honors Outstanding Achievements in Black Tourism and Culture in the Richmond Region
The Richmond Region Tourism Foundation announced the winners of the inaugural BLK RVA Community Awards this past Friday night at The Hippodrome Theater. Presented by Wells Fargo, the event recognized individuals, businesses and initiatives making significant contributions to Black tourism and culture in the Richmond Region. The ceremony, hosted by “Miss Community” Clovia Lawrence, featured entertainment and presentations celebrating five years of BLK RVA and recognizing the honorees who contributed to the fabric of BLK RVA culture locally.
Report reveals thousands of eligible Virginia seniors are missing out on SNAP benefits
A recent report by the National Council on Aging and the Urban Institute, a Washington D.C. think tank, has highlighted a significant issue in Virginia: despite being eligible, thousands of residents are not utilizing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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