Staunton natural playground project gets $8,000 boost
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Staunton Parks and Recreation is moving forward sooner than expected with a natural playground, thanks to $8,000 in grant funding.
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Virginia Tech students to launch experimental 3-D printer on NASA rocket ship from Wallops Island
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How would a 3-D printer work in the microgravity of suborbital space after surviving a jarring ride 100 miles above the earth? A group of Virginia Tech College of Engineering students hope to have an answer next week after a launch at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility.
Help Prevent a War on Iran! public forum in Charlottesville Aug. 5
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A coalition of peace groups are sponsoring the Help Prevent a War on Iran! public forum on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 7-9 p.m. at The Haven, 112 W. Market Street Charlottesville.
Andy Schmookler: What’s taking over America
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If America is to be ruled by whoever commands the most money, it will be the corporate system, not individual billionaires, that calls the shots. This corporate system is more than the sum of individual corporations, or even of whole industries.
What’s Going On Today: Friday, July 24
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What’s Going On Today. From the Augusta Free Press Calendar.
Civil War quilts at Virginia Quilt Museum
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Civil War re-enactors must be exhausted after commemorating Civil War battles and camps for the past four years but imagine what life was really like at the end of the Civil War.
Series to help build relationships between law enforcement, communities
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Attorney General Mark Herring announced this summer’s “Virginia Rules” camps, a series of summer day camps that will provide opportunities for young people to build positive relationships with law enforcement officers within their community, have outdoor camp-style experiences, and learn about Virginia law.
Warner, Kaine congratulate U.S. women’s soccer team on World Cup championship
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) on Wednesday congratulated the players, coaches and staff of the U.S. women’s national soccer team on winning the World Cup by sponsoring a Senate resolution recognizing the team’s accomplishments and contributions to U.S. soccer history.
Businesses, labor, industry groups form coalition, show support for Atlantic Coast Pipeline
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A diverse group of more than 100 businesses, labor organizations, and other local, state and national groups announced on Thursday the formation of EnergySure – Standing Up for Reliable Energy.
Fan Care: Free fans for seniors
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Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS) is sponsoring the Fan Care program again this year along with Virginia Division for the Aging and Dominion Virginia Power. This program distributes free fans to older adults whose health is threatened by the lack of a cooling device in the home.
