Report: 14.9 percent of Virginia youths are obese
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In Virginia, 14.9 percent of youth ages 10-17 are obese, the 31st highest rate in the nation, according to the newest available data released this week.
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Organizations endorse Spanberger’s Better Cybercrime Metrics Act
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Several national law enforcement organizations have endorsed Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s bipartisan, bicameral bill to improve the federal government’s understanding, measurement and tracking of cybercrime.
Northam announces $7.7M in grants to drive regional economic growth
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Gov. Ralph Northam announced an allocation of more than $7.7 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia grants to advance community economic recovery efforts.
Grant to help more Virginia students apply for millions in federal college aid
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Gov. Ralph Northam has announced a $24.7 million federal GEAR UP grant to increase access to higher education and jobs training for Virginia students.
CDC awards $6M grant to VCU to address youth violence
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The CDC has awarded a $6 million grant to two VCU researchers who will co-lead a project on community-led strategies to promote healthy communities, positive youth development opportunities, and to prevent and decrease youth violence in Richmond.
Staunton police officer wants to bring ethics back to Sheriff’s position
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The men and women in blue uniforms have gotten negative attention in the press in the last couple of years, and the city of Staunton’s police officers feel the sting just as do police officers across the United States.
Virginia Cooperative Extension to host Mid-Atlantic Urban Agriculture Summit
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Virginia Cooperative Extension is hosting the first Mid-Atlantic Urban Agricultural Summit virtually from Tuesday, Oct. 12 to Thursday, Oct. 14.
Lifeline program helps low-income Virginians overcome digital divide
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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought remote work, education, and medical care to the forefront, underscoring the need for all Virginians to stay digitally connected.
