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Front Royal implements mandatory water conservation order
The Town of Front Royal announced a mandatory water conservation order for municipal water system customers. The South fork of the Shenandoah River has dropped below the permitted levels for withdrawal required by Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality. This reduction of water flow requires mandatory water conservation efforts. Watering...
Va. transportation board approves railway sale to support Southwest Va. passenger rail expansion
On Tuesday, Virginia reached another stop towards expanding passenger rail by authorizing the sale of the Virginian Line to Norfolk Southern Railway Company, valued at $5 million. The Commonwealth Transportation Board authorized the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority to sell approximately 28 miles of track back to Norfolk Southern. The transportation...
Virginia Legislators, parents celebrate hundreds of millions in funding to avoid child care cliff
During the COVID-19 pandemic the federal government gave Virginia millions to support child care improvements and help get parents back to work. That money has dried up. But parents and kids are celebrating the solution the state approved this year. The Children’s Museum of Richmond was filled with the celebratory...
Caesars Virginia generates over $19 million during the month of June
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Caesars Virginia casino in Danville generated over $19.2 million during the month of June, the Virginia Lottery announced Monday. The Virginia Lottery adds the value is adjusted to deduct any winnings at the casino. The report says over $14 million was generated through slot machine...
Phil-Ins: A Roundup of Nonprofit News (July 2024)
There is no shortage of great things happening in Virginia’s nonprofit community. From coffee shops with a purpose to mega millions in charitable giving, keep on reading for this month’s Phil-Ins. Regenesis Adds Coffee Shop to Its Ministry. The newly opened Market Street Coffee House in Petersburg is...
Report: The Fresh Market planning new Reston store
It looks like the Fresh Market specialty supermarket brand is making a fresh push into Northern Virginia. According to the Washington Business Journal, the company is planning two new stores in the region, including one in Reston. The Reston store will be located near the intersection of Sunset Hills Road...
1st Ed Credit Union Celebrates I Love My Credit Union Day
1st Ed Credit Union announces in-branch celebrations for I Love My Credit Union Day. On July 26, 2024, 1st Ed will host a member appreciation event at their Chambersburg, Greencastle, and Hanover branches. From 11 AM – 2 PM, all branches will be offering refreshments, giveaway opportunities, and more.
Details Released: Two Arrested In Connection To Violent Robbery And Murder In Prince George’s County
SUITLAND, Md. – In a significant development, Akiya Gabrielle Bagley and Walter Jayvon Plummer were arrested following a violent robbery and shooting incident that took place on June 27, 2024, in Suitland, Prince George’s County, Maryland. The Prince George’s County Police Department responded to a distress call at...
MCPD: Suspects crash into Silver Spring gas station in attempt to steal ATM
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said it is investigating after someone drove their vehicle into a Sunoco gas station and tried to take the ATM Tuesday morning. Police said that just after 2 a.m. on July 16, officers were called to the 12000 block of Cherry Hill […]
Notes: Popular lobster food truck setting up near Bradlee Shopping Center today
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, accompanied by sunny, hot weather and a high near 101 degrees. The heat index may reach up to 109 degrees, with a southwest wind at 3-8 mph. The chance of precipitation is around 30%. Later, Tuesday night will see a chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily before 8pm, and partly cloudy skies with a low around 79 degrees. Winds will continue from the southwest at 6-8 mph, maintaining a 30% chance of precipitation.
Katelyn Morgan Named CSC Second Team Academic All-American
GREENWOOD, Ind. – James Madison lacrosse senior Katelyn Morgan was recognized as a 2023-24 College Sports Communicators Second Team Academic All-American®, as the organization unveiled its Women's At-Large Team on Tuesday. Morgan becomes the first Academic All-American in three years across all sports and just the 22nd student-athlete...
Anti-Israel group with alleged terrorism ties ordered by judge to turn over finances
An anti-Israel group is being ordered to open its books and produce sprawling records on its finances as part of an investigation led by a state attorney general into its alleged ties to Hamas, a Virginia judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Richard B. Campbell for the Richmond Circuit Court ruled that American Muslims for Palestine is […]
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