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12 upcoming protests and political events in Virginia
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (488+ words) A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide'Friday, July 3, through Thursday, July 9. Happy Fourth of July, Virginia! Want to get politically engaged this week? You can protest in Williamsburg, get breakfast…...
Red, white, and where to see Virginia's most dazzling fireworks
8+ hour, 45+ min ago (752+ words) From lakeside reflections to a national spectacle, here's your ultimate guide to Virginia's most dazzling Independence Day fireworks. Virginia goes all out for July 4, offering everything from riverfront celebrations to historic parades. Whether you're craving a patriotic paddle, a beachside…...
How Virginia powered a 1st-of-its kind space telescope rescue mission
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (846+ words) NASA mission to rescue its Swift Observatory from the brink has relied on Virginia, with Northrop Grumman supplying the rocket and Wallops for where the spacecraft was integrated. Reporting by Eric Lagatta, USA Today Network/Staunton News Leader Virginia plays…...
Which Virginians benefit from school choice programs? Those who need them the least
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (1037+ words) President Donald Trump's federal school voucher program will help Virginia's wealthiest and hurt its most needy. How? Virginians could soon be asked to vote on a new 1% sales tax to fix aging public schools in their communities. Half of Virginia…...
Data center fears on display at Prince William town hall
2+ week, 1+ day ago (825+ words) State Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) organized a series of town halls to hear peoples" concerns about data centers. When Karen Sheehan"s daughter moved away from Northern Virginia to Roanoke, she thought she would be in the country." But today,…...
As university workers struggle with low pay, Pence paid $150 K by George Mason
2+ week, 2+ day ago (897+ words) The George Mason chapter of a faculty union obtained Pence's compensation through a Freedom of Information Act request. After four years of teaching as an adjunct art professor at George Mason University, janet dandridge felt like she deserved a raise....
Norfolk & Western 611 steam engine comes out of retirement for 250th
2+ week, 5+ day ago (735+ words) Norfolk & Western, No. 611 is returning to public rails as part of the Virginia Scenic Railways" Summer of Steam. Reporting by Lyra Bordelon, Staunton News Leader STAUNTON " Karen and Thomas Sions stood on the bridge overlooking the train station downtown. Thomas,…...
Visit these 13 amazing Virginia locations that helped shape US history
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (1366+ words) USA 250 Most Treasured Views is a USA TODAY Network project exploring places across America with historical and cultural significance, created in celebration of the USA 250 initiative marking the nation's 250th birthday. By Bill Atkinson, Lyra Bordelon, Monique Calello, Kristi K. Higgins, Patrick…...
Over a dozen Virginia rural hospitals at risk of closing, state report finds
3+ week, 1+ day ago (865+ words) Lawmakers are also concerned about how hospitals will be impacted by spending cuts and changes to Medicare and Medicaid. About three or four times a month, Regina Gallimore-Szerokman takes the day off from her sales and marketing job to make…...
What $1, 797 rent gets you in Virginia'plus helpful resources for renters
3+ week, 2+ day ago (853+ words) Here's what the average one-bedroom apartment will cost you in Virginia right now. With mortgage rates still high and housing inventory below pre-COVID-19 levels, many Virginians might prefer to rent. It certainly comes with its own set of benefits, including…...