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Sole of the city: Cherry Blossom Foamposites honor DMV
WASHINGTON (7News) — The DMV gets its own kicks courtesy of Nike and rapper Wale. The tennis shoe giant has teamed up with the Maryland native to release the Cherry Blossom Foamposite shoe to honor the DMV area. The shoes will only be available for D.C., Maryland and Virginia...
Legislators open study into university land grabs that exploited Black Virginians
Virginia's universities are recognized among the best in the nation. But their expansion has often displaced adjacent communities. Now, a legislative committee is looking into what impact state universities had on their neighboring Black communities. The Commission to Study the History of the Uprooting of Black Communities by Public Institutions...
Man found dead near summit of Mount Washington
An investigation into the cause of death is still underway. A 72-year-old man from Virginia was found dead near the summit of Mount Washington, according to officials. At about 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, a hiker found his body lying about a half mile below the summit, according to a press release from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement Division.
Federal Court Allows Transgender Student to Try Out for Virginia School Sports Team
A federal judge ordered Hanover County Public Schools late Friday to temporarily cease blocking a transgender middle school student from trying out for and, if selected, playing on a sports team this school year. In February, the student, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia and the law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, […]
Norfolk State vs. Florida A&M Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread – Saturday, August 24
When the Florida A&M Rattlers play the Norfolk State Spartans at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 24, our projection system predicts the Rattlers will take home the win. Our model also projects the spead, point total, and final score, which you can see below. Watch college football live without...
MINOR LEAGUE GAME SUMMARIES FOR 8/17/2024
NORFOLK TIDES (55-64) LOST 7-5 AT GWINNETT – AAA. Daniel Johnson went 1 for 4 with a homerun, 1 run scored and 3 RBI. Niko Goodrum went 2 for 4 with a double. SP: Bruce Zimmermann allowed 2 runs on 3 hits and struck out 1 over 1.0 inning.
New details in D.C. Councilmember Trayon White’s case reveal possible F.B.I. informant
The Democratic National Convention ended Thursday night. A couple of high-profile elected officials from Maryland made primetime speeches this week. Also, D.C. Councilmember Trayon White was arrested and charged with taking bribes and kickbacks. And in Virginia, kids going back to school will have to ditch their cell phones while in class. WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi discusses these top regional stories from this past week.
Taste of Suffolk returns for 18th year
The 18th annual Taste of Suffolk Downtown Street Festival, sponsored by Sentara, is set for Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in historic downtown Suffolk. The event will feature a day of delicious food, entertainment, and activities for children, all within walking distance. This year’s festival will stretch along Main Street […] The post Taste of Suffolk returns for 18th year appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Incumbent Jennifer Kiggans (R) and Missy Cotter Smasal (D) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District
Incumbent Jennifer Kiggans (R) and Missy Cotter Smasal (D) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District on November 5, 2024. The Washington Post’s Meagan Flynn said the district “…is about as middle-of-the-road as they come, full of independents and swing voters, where military service isn’t so much an advantage for candidates as it is a prerequisite.”
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