
Aneesh Chopra, Ralph Northam submit ballot petitions
Democratic Party lieutenant governor nomination candidates Aneesha Chopra and Ralph Northam each submitted ballot petition signatures for access to the June party primary on Monday.

Democratic Party lieutenant governor nomination candidates Aneesha Chopra and Ralph Northam each submitted ballot petition signatures for access to the June party primary on Monday.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services and Budget Committees, visited HDT Robotics today for a discussion about budget uncertainty and the need for Congress to finish FY2013 appropriations and pass an FY2014 budget.

Debra Sheffer, graphic design director at Bridgewater College and a 1980 graduate of BC, will exhibit “Recent Works, Plein Air Paintings” in the Cleo Driver Miller Art Gallery March 18 – April 14 at Bridgewater College.

The ACLU of Virginia today sent a letter to Gov. Bob McDonnell urging him to veto legislation that compels public colleges and universities to recognize and fund student organizations that discriminate in their membership based on sexual orientation and religion.

If Virginia is for music lovers, WVPT viewers can look forward to a new program premiering Saturday, March 23 on the PBS affiliate. Aux Send will feature up and coming independent artists and bands, most of which are Virginia-based.

Bridgewater College will officially dedicate an electric-vehicle charging station that is believed to be one of only a few at a Virginia college. College officials and local legislators will perform a ribbon cutting March 19 at 9:30 a.m. in the Stone Village parking lot. The public is invited to attend.

Virginia Organizing hosted on Monday a telemedia conference to respond to the devastating budget cuts related to sequestration. People from across Virginia who are directly affected by these cuts spoke about their concerns.

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center today released its report on college completion, which shows Virginia’s college students finishing their degrees at an impressive rate, far above the national average.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center, during the month of March, is featuring, 40 Under 40. In 2013 the art center is highlighting many young and emerging artists in the Invitational Gallery.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine today announced additional members of his Virginia and Washington, D.C.,-based Senate staff.
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