First 100 days: Virginia’s first Black Congresswoman reflects on milestone
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Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan of Virginia marked her first 100 days in the 118th Congress last Thursday.
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Top weekend road trips in America? Virginia lands two in top 100
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Nothing screams summer more than a road trip with the family. Weekend getaways combine adventure and flexibility – often at a lower price than traditional beach destinations.
Virginia Aviation Board awards $6.5 million to airports in the Commonwealth
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The Virginia Aviation Board allocated $6.5 million last week to 21 public-use airports for general aviation enhancements across the state.
Strasburg Police searching for missing 76-year-old man last seen in West Virginia
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The Strasburg Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 76-year-old male.
Four projects receive funding to help combat food insecurity in underserved communities
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced $175,000 in grant awards designed to increase retail access to fresh foods in underserved parts of the state.
Environmental groups host Ride the Bus Week to encourage use of public transit
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Ride the Bus Week highlights the importance of public transit and encourages individuals to choose a bus ride to shop, work or go out.
Eight historic places in Virginia make most endangered list for 2023
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Preservation Virginia releases a list every May of historic places facing imminent or sustained threats. Eight sites made this year’s list.
Ten law enforcement agencies in Virginia secure new tools to reduce crime
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New software will give Virginia law enforcement state-of-the-art ballistics technology to more quickly establish leads following an incident.
$10m in CDFI funding awarded to 10 Virginia organizations
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Program is awarding more than $10 million to support 10 Virginia-based opportunities.
Virginia HBCUs receive nearly $9.7 million in federal funds to improve internet availability
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Federal funds will improve internet coverage and invest in workforce development for students and community members at three Virginia HBCUs.
