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Earth Talk: Chlorine in drinking water

Published date: March 21, 2013 | 6:56 pm

Updated: July 19, 2025 | 6:38 pm

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), chlorine levels of four parts per million or below in drinking water—whether from a private well or municipal reservoir—are acceptable from a human health standpoint. Inexpensive home drinking water test kits (from $5 on up) that can detect levels of chlorine and other elements in water are widely available from online vendors. Administering the tests is easy and can provide parents with a way to involve kids in science for a practical purpose right at home.

Northam petitions McDonnell to reject hybrid fee

AFP

Published date: March 20, 2013 | 9:01 pm

State Sen. Ralph Northam (D-Norfolk) on Wednesday began circulating a petition that calls on Gov. Bob McDonnell to remove the hybrid fee and to implement a transportation plan that encourages economic growth and embraces a clean energy future.

National 2013 County Health Rankings: Region middle of the pack statewide

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Published date: March 20, 2013 | 1:04 pm

The fourth annual County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, released today by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, indicates that Fairfax County has the healthiest residents in Virginia while the city of Petersburg ranks as the least healthy locality in the state.

Specialty Crop Grants: Request for applications

AFP

Published date: March 14, 2013 | 9:30 pm

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting applications for USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Specialty Crop Block Grant funds.

‘Where the Yellowstone Goes’ to serve as kickoff to the Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival

AFP

Published date: March 13, 2013 | 5:58 pm

As a kickoff to the 13th annual Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival, the film “Where The Yellowstone Goes,” a feature documentary film from award-winning filmmaker Hunter Weeks, will be shown at the Court Square Theatre in Harrisonburg, VA on Friday, April 19, 2013 at 7:30 pm. Proceeds from this showing will go to help fund the operations of the Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival and its foundation conservation efforts.

Warner’s Campus Safety Act passes Senate committee

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Published date: March 13, 2013 | 9:27 am

On a strong bipartisan vote of 14-4, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee today passed U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner’s bipartisan CAMPUS Safety Act, which would consolidate federal campus safety efforts into the National Center for Campus Public Safety.

Bill Bolling nixes independent bid for governor

AFP

Published date: March 12, 2013 | 11:31 am

Updated: March 18, 2013 | 11:21 am

Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling announced today that he will not mount an independent campaign for governor, citing financial, political and personal reasons for the decision.

Parkway announces concessions business opportunity at Mabry Mill

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Published date: March 11, 2013 | 8:17 pm

Mabry Mill, at Parkway milepost 176, is one of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s most popular visitor attractions due to its rich history and picturesque environment. Facilities at Mabry Mill include the historic gristmill, sawmill and blacksmith shop, which were built shortly after the turn of the 20th century and restored to provide visitors a view of pioneer life in Appalachia. Directly south of the historic area is the Mabry Mill Restaurant and Gift Shop.

Earth Talk: Global food scarcity

Roddy Scheer

Published date: March 9, 2013 | 6:13 pm

Updated: July 19, 2025 | 6:38 pm

Food scarcity is a bigger problem than ever as human population numbers continue to swell, putting additional stress on already fragile food production and distribution systems. And it’s not just happening in far away places: A recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that the number of U.S. homes “lacking food security” rose from 4.7 million to 6.7 million in just the last five years.

Sen. Kaine tours robotics firm, discusses need for budget certainty

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Published date: March 8, 2013 | 6:41 pm

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.

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Earth Talk: Chlorine in drinking water

Northam petitions McDonnell to reject hybrid fee

National 2013 County Health Rankings: Region middle of the pack statewide

Specialty Crop Grants: Request for applications

‘Where the Yellowstone Goes’ to serve as kickoff to the Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival

Warner’s Campus Safety Act passes Senate committee

Bill Bolling nixes independent bid for governor

Parkway announces concessions business opportunity at Mabry Mill

Earth Talk: Global food scarcity

Sen. Kaine tours robotics firm, discusses need for budget certainty

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