Looking for a New Job? This Virginia Program Trains New Childcare Workers for $17 an Hour
The Early Educator Fast Track Initiative—through competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits—aims to address hiring and retaining challenges of chil... Read more.
Devastating Fire at Metro Richmond Zoo: Learn How You Can Make a Difference
The Metro Richmond Zoo experienced a fire that caused extensive damage to its facilities and claimed the life of a meerkat.... Read more.
Virginia National Parks: Get Beyond the Tourist Hot Spots at One of These 5 Hidden Gems
Virginia’s national parks offer opportunities to explore the great outdoors, from the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Shenandoah National Park to the wild... Read more.
Code Red Alert: What You Need to Know About Virginia’s Current Air Quality Issues
On Thursday, five regions in Virginia are expected to have either “unhealthy” or “unhealthy for sensitive groups” air quality grades, due to wildfires i... Read more.
Addressing the Silent Struggle: New UVA Health Clinic Focuses on Maternal Mental Health
The UVA Health Perinatal Mood Disorders Clinic provides specialized care and support for mothers experiencing psychiatric illnesses during and after pregnancy.... Read more.
The Virginia ‘Book Lady’ Is Only 23,000 Books Away From Meeting Her Next Benchmark
Pittsylvania County teacher Jennifer Williams, known as "The Book Lady," is on a mission to give away one million books. She’s spreading the joy of reading, w... Read more.