Ken Plum: The most important thing we do
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Every school system faces the challenge of dealing with learning losses among children as a result of interruptions in their schooling from the pandemic.
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My Dear Heart Elixir from Red Root & Co is 2022 Good Food Awards Finalist
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The Red Root & Co. My Dear Heart Elixir was selected as a finalist along with just 25 other products in the Elixirs category in the upcoming 2022 Good Food Awards.
Tech powers the Shenandoah Valley agricultural manufacturing renaissance
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National manufacturing is on the up as consumers look to buy local. This has led to local businesses, like CAVA, opening up new packaging plants – including in the Shenandoah Valley.
Virginia to receive $126M in federal funding for water infrastructure
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Congressman A. Donald McEachin (D-VA-04) announced a new report from the EPA highlighting the funding states, tribes, and territories will receive in 2022 for water infrastructure upgrade.
Northam to include raises for public-safety officers in state budget
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Gov. Ralph Northam today announced that his proposed two-year state budget will include the largest dollar investment in public safety in Virginia history.
Air Pollution Control Board adopts new low-, zero-emissions vehicle standards
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The State Air Pollution Control Board has adopted the Advanced Clean Cars regulation for new Low-Emission Vehicle and Zero-Emission Vehicle standards, making Virginia the 15th state to adopt California’s standards.
Department of Corrections looking for COVID in wastewater
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The Virginia Department of Corrections has used an innovative practice as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic: studying wastewater samples at 40 of its facilities.
How are bird populations faring in the U.S., around the world?
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Not surprisingly, given the myriad environmental threats they are facing, bird numbers continue to decline rapidly today across North America and beyond.
Robert C. Koehler: Our shackled planet
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“Protecting the border” is essentially the same thing as protecting your own property, right? You’ve got to protect it from invaders, thieves — lawless jerks who want what you have.
Charlottesville names new directors of parks and rec, public works
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The City of Charlottesville has announced Arthur Dana Kasler as the new director of parks and recreation and Stacey Smalls as the new director of public works.
