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Richmond's shrinking poverty rate
The share of metro Richmond residents living in poverty last year was the lowest it's been in over a decade, recent census data shows. Why it matters: The poverty rate has been declining locally and statewide over the years as wages have increased, particularly for low-income workers. By the numbers:...
Cuban American director brings heritage alive with Virginia Ballet
The Latin Ballet of Virginia brings fire and heat face-to-face with elegance and grace. During a rehearsal, a whirlwind of music and a kaleidoscope of color came together, proving that this dynamic dance group is ready to "tan-go."
Henrico, Metro Richmond region earn state grant funding for ‘cluster analysis’
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced this week that 21 projects focused on creating workforce pipelines for specific industries and helping attract and expand Virginia-based businesses in critical industries have been awarded a total of more than $2.5 million in grant funding from the Growth and Opportunity for Virginia initiative. Among...
Glen Allen HS students featured in new PBS documentary series
A new four-part documentary series on PBS from Retro Report called Citizen Nation follows high school students from throughout the U.S. – including students from Glen Allen High School – as they compete in the nation’s premier civics competition, “We the People.”. Virginia State Senator Schuyler...
Racha Tahani Lawler-Queen: Fourth-Generation Midwife Runs Central Virginia’s First Black-Owned Birthing Center
In a major boost for maternal care, Racha Tahani Lawler-Queen, a fourth-generation Black midwife, has launched Central Virginia’s first Black-owned birthing center, Gather Grounded Midwifery Birth Cottage. The center, located in Chesterfield County, opened its doors in August 2023, creating a welcoming space for families seeking community-centered, holistic birthing...
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