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Northam announces Virginia as recipient of Smart Cities Grant

AFP

Virginia was been selected as a recipient of a 2018 Readiness Challenge Grant. The grant program, administered by the Smart Cities Council, sought applications from across North America and selected communities that are looking to apply new smart technologies to improve community livability, workability, sustainability, and resilience.

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Northam calls April 11 General Assembly special session to complete work on state budget

Chris Graham

Governor Ralph Northam today signed a proclamation calling the members of the Virginia General Assembly into special session on April 11 to complete their work on the Commonwealth’s budget after they adjourned last week without passing a biennial spending plan for Virginia.

Chris Long – NFL champion, philanthropist, alumnus – to address UVA valediction

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UVA alumnus Chris Long, who has used a standout professional football career as a platform to advance charitable causes, including wider access to education and safe water sources in Africa, will be the featured speaker at the University of Virginia’s Valedictory Exercises, to be held May 18 on the Lawn.