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Virginia Passenger Rail Authority votes to advance new deal expanding rail services
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority's (VPRA) Board of Directors voted on a new deal with Norfolk Southern Corporation that involves buying the Manassas Line and access to the Main Lane, which could potentially increase rail options for thousands of Virginia passengers.
WATCH: Gwen Walz makes campaign stop in Virginia
WASHINGTON - Gwen Walz, the first lady of Minnesota and wife of Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate Tim Walz, will attend a campaign event in Manassas on Friday. Walz is set to appear at an "Educators for Harris-Walz" event, according to Harris' campaign. She'll be joined by local educators and labor leaders.
Permit areas provide cool mountain streams and summer trout opportunities
CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources operates permit-fee fishing areas to provide year-round trout fishing. Trout are generally considered cool water species, and many bodies of water in Virginia can not sustain them during warm summer months. However, waterways in permit fishing areas are cool enough to provide a trout […]
From Around Virginia and the World, UVA’s Class of 2028 Settles In
Karuna Karki was born in a refugee camp in Nepal in 2006. Today, she’s a first-year student at the University of Virginia. A member of the Class of 2028, her journey to Charlottesville is like none other, traversing more than 8,000 miles over land and sea, fueled by the determination of her parents, Loki and Bhim, who wanted a better life for their children.
Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of the DMV region as wicked weather is expected to roll through the region, forecasters are cautioning. Following a sweltering day, the National Weather Service is advising that parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia may be subject to storms that may bring whipping winds approaching 70 mph and ping pong-sized hail to some areas.
Food stamps: Majority of seniors in DC region missing out on SNAP benefits
There are more than 15,700 seniors over the age of 65 who are missing out on receiving food assistance in D.C. A report conducted by the National Council on Aging found that between 34% and 37% of seniors in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland are eligible to receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program […]
Severe thunderstorm, flash flood warnings issued for DC area
WASHINGTON - Slow-moving storms hit the area Thursday evening, bringing threats of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding to parts of D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Wind gusts reached above 60 mph, plus lightning, heavy rain, and hail was spotted in some areas as the storms moved in. Thunderstorms calmed to rain around11:00 p.m. Thursday night.
Lawsuit over Justice companies’ payments to Carter Bank & Trust is settled
A firm had accused the Martinsville-based bank of pressuring West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s companies to pay it money that should have gone to other creditors. The bank had called the allegations "false and misleading." The post Lawsuit over Justice companies’ payments to Carter Bank & Trust is settled appeared first on Cardinal News.
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