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Local Drag Performers Crowned with ‘Virginia Pride’ Titles
Virginia is home to new drag royalty following the Virginia Pride Pageant on Sunday. Judges named local drag artists Celestia Cox as Miss Virginia Pride, Keante Armon Black as Mr. Virginia Pride and Javon Love as Mx. Virginia Pride in front of a packed crowd at Godfrey’s in downtown Richmond.
Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
As summer kicks into high gear, the D.C, Maryland and Virginia area is quickly becoming the place to be for fun in the sun. This week the AFRO interns compiled a mixture of events that will range from festivals, museum happenings, panel discussions and bike tours. Take a look at the events below to find something that piques your interest and don’t forget to register!
Gov. Youngkin reacts to Senate’s failure to vote on VA military tuition program
Governor Glenn Youngkin is responding to changes made to a Virginia military tuition program, repeatedly slamming Democrat state lawmakers for what he repeatedly called a "poison pill," in a reaction to what happened to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) on Monday.
‘Leave the fireworks to the pros’: Officials beg civilians to play it safe this Fourth of July
Independence Day is on the horizon and people across Virginia are getting ready and making plans to celebrate -- but if those plans include setting off any fireworks, plans may need to change.
Groups celebrate full year of Pell Grant eligibility for prisoners to earn college degrees
Darryl Byers-Robinson choked up as he stood before a crowd of about 30 at Virginia’s Department of Corrections headquarters in Richmond on Monday with various advocacy groups and members of Virginia’s DOC. The groups had gathered to celebrate the first year since the full reestablishment of eligibility for incarcerated people to receive Pell Grants. The […] The post Groups celebrate full year of Pell Grant eligibility for prisoners to earn college degrees appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Va. school board member to be jailed for his role in Jan. 6 riot and more state headlines
• “Virginia school board member gets 12 days in jail for Jan. 6 riot role, says he won’t step down.”—NBC4 • “Losing candidate in Lynchburg Republican primary for council files suit to invalidate election.”—Cardinal News • “Almost 30% house renters in this Northern Virginia city pay more than $5,000 a month.”—WTOP • “Emergency loans may […] The post Va. school board member to be jailed for his role in Jan. 6 riot and more state headlines appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Pinpoint Weather: Warm Tuesday, increasing heat ahead
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — High pressure will keep Southwest and Central Virginia dry through the middle of the week. However, increasing temperatures and humidity levels are anticipated approaching the Fourth of July. Mostly sunny skies are in the forecast for Tuesday. Morning temperatures will start in the cool 50s before reaching the comfortably warm upper […]
Grants will help communities share untold stories across Appalachia
Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia has awarded two rounds of funding to projects that seek to bring long-overdue attention to overlooked people and places. The post Grants will help communities share untold stories across Appalachia appeared first on Cardinal News.
State Fair of Virginia Prize Package
Enter to Win! Admission and Ride Passes for Four, Plus a Parking Pass. Discover the bounty of Virginia’s farms with fresh produce, artisanal goods, and homemade delights. Watch in awe as skilled artisans and farmers showcase their talents, reminding us of the craftsmanship and dedication that define our commonwealth.
Living shoreline project is first to use Virginia’s ag cost share funds
The James River Association and other project partners celebrated completing a living shoreline project at the privately owned Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, VA, on June 27. It’s the first project of its kind — a technique for protecting water quality that relies mostly on natural elements instead of walls and bulkheads — to use funds from a Virginia agriculture cost share program.
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