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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Raleigh to celebrate new railroad service to Virginia
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will be in Raleigh Monday to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new railroad service.Last December, Buttigieg and Governor Roy Cooper announced a $1 billion investment to build the rail service between Raleigh and Richmond, Virginia.Buttigieg will be joined again by Cooper Monday afternoon for the celebration.The plans include designing and building passenger rail routes between Raleigh and Richmond, connecting the state with Virginia, Washington, D.C. and the Northeast Corridor."It's a generational undertaking. It won't get done overnight but it will be done swiftly and with this funding, North Carolina will be able to bring...
6th annual Hill of Heroes Celebration
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -An amazing sight at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. Thousands of small, American flags now dot the hillside along the shrine of memory. It’s called the “Hill of Heroes” and honors the 12-thousand Virginia veterans that have served and continue to serve our country.
Youngkin names three new members, two reappointments to VSU Board of Visitors
ETTRICK – The former president of Michigan State University and the owner of a Chesterfield County restaurant are among the new faces who will be on Virginia State University’s Board of Visitors come July 1. Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office announced the appointments Friday afternoon. With them, Youngkin, a...
Ice cream, Mahjong and fencing: Here’s what’s new in RVA
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -12 On Your Side introduced a new monthly feature online earlier this year to highlight what’s new in your community. From new businesses and restaurants to road changes to new events, we’re looking to update you on the latest and greatest happenings in the Richmond area. We’ll also look at significant events happening in your area!
Richmond enforcing parking restrictions for 4th of July celebration
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Celebrations for Independence Day will draw large crowds and significant traffic, so to ensure smoother festivities, Richmond will be implementing parking restrictions. The City of Richmond is hosting its 67th annual Festival of Arts on Thursday, July 4th at Dogwooddell. The free event will start with...
House of Delegates offers up clean repeal of VMSDEP changes
Virginia's House of Delegates and state Senate are at odds about how to fund an education benefit for the families of veterans. The House of Delegates is moving forward with a funding model that's more generous to vets and their families. The Senate has a scaled down version aimed at making sure the program remains economically viable. On Friday, members of the House of Delegates were in Richmond to vote on their version of the bill.
Otto’s Richmond Wrap-Up for June
If you have been following the news on what has been happening in the General Assembly, you have probably heard the discussion on VMSDEP. And just what exactly is VMSDEP? It stands for Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program. This program began as a relatively small benefit which pays toward the college education of survivors of military personnel either killed in action or the dependents of those who became seriously disabled. It also has a component which includes law enforcement as well. Over time, the program was modified, and the number of college tuition waivers grew quickly.
Axios Event: Strengthening Richmond’s small business environment
RICHMOND, VA. – Richmond's small business community is optimistic about its future and growing size, but inflation, high interest rates and rising costs mean business owners are also feeling uncertain about what is to come. Why it matters: NFIB's Small Business Optimism index reached its highest reading of this...
New sparkling water springs in Richmond: Here's where you can get it
There's a new, locally sourced option for sparkling water, one of the hottest trends in the beverage market right now: Natural Spirit. Why it matters: This ain't your grandma's hose water. This is Richmond water sourced from Eastern Henrico's Camp Holly Springs, one of the oldest natural springs in Virginia, the Natural Spirit founders tell Axios. The big picture: Business partners and pals Evan Slagle and Joe Soriero launched Natural Spirit last year, dubbing it the "Wild West of Water." The two became friends while working in the alcoholic beverage world, Slagle selling natural wine and Soriero selling craft...
PopUp RVA announces free summer concert series lineup
PopUp RVA has announced its Summer Concert Series Lineup, featuring a celebration of family-friendly local talent, community spirit, and summertime fun. Every Saturday, from 10am-3pm, PopUp RVA hosts a new lineup of local music, vendors, food, drinks, games, and more in the “Red Lot” at The Richmond Flying Squirrels Stadium. The event is free to attend, and there is free parking onsite.
Virginia Tech shares tips on how to hit your summer reading goals
Summer reading sounds great in theory, but getting into the habit and sticking to it in a way that's sustainable can be challenging. Virginia Tech's got a few tips that could help you hit all of your summer reading goals.
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