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Breastfeeding is good for babies and moms – it is associated with reduced risk of asthma, obesity and ear infections in infants, and with lower risk of Type 2 diabetes and breast and ovarian cancers in moms. It also promotes mom-baby bonding.
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Heliot Ramos homered to give the Richmond Flying Squirrels the lead in the fourth inning, but the Akron RubberDucks tied the game in the sixth before winning on a walk-off single, 5-4, in 10 innings on Thursday at Canal Park.
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The local public media company long-known as the Community Idea Stations has changed its name to VPM. To help celebrate the launch of this new brand, local PBS fans are invited to an open house at VPM’s Downtown Mall location in Charlottesville.
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is advising consumers not to purchase or use a product sold under the name V8, which is a supplement promoted for male sexual enhancement.
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The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., has donated $150,000 to support state programs for homeless veterans and their families.
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With the game tied, 10-10, in the 13th inning, Peter Maris lined a single to deep right field to plate Johneshwy Fargas and give the Richmond Flying Squirrels the win, 11-10, over the Erie SeaWolves on Wednesday at The Diamond in front of 9,256 fans.
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Gov. Ralph Northam today announced the Commonwealth’s first annual Women in Innovation conference to celebrate the success of women innovators and honor their achievements.
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Hybrids that use traditional engines with electric assist have virtually taken over the market.
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Jacob Heyward drilled the first pitch he saw in the 10th inning over the left-field fence for a grand slam to give the Richmond Flying Squirrels a walk-off 7-3 win over the Erie SeaWolves on Monday at The Diamond.
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First Lady Pamela Northam will visit early childhood education programs and elementary schools in each of the Commonwealth’s eight Superintendent Regions this week, highlighting the importance of school readiness.
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