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Chasing tulips in Virginia: When & where to see spring’s colorful spectacle
Bask in the vibrant blooms of spring by visiting these top destinations for tulips in Virginia.
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State Sen. Hashmi of Chesterfield enters 2025 lieutenant governor’s race
Hashmi, a champion for reproductive rights, joins a crowded field seeking the Democratic nomination.
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Virginia Democrats fight to address underfunded, understaffed education system
Underfunded and understaffed schools across Virginia are watching and waiting for a new state budget that will determine the fate of their finances.
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A look ahead to Virginia in the 2024 Paris Olympics
As we prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics in July, we’re also taking a look back at Virginia athletes who competed for the United States in past global games.
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Redefining history: Lois Harrison-Jones School’s name change reflects values
The Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary School pays homage to Richmond’s first Black female superintendent. The school was originally named after a confederate colonel in 1913.
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Richmond and Hampton Roads named thrifting capitals of the US
According to the website Thriftcon.co, two key Virginia cities take the lead as the best places in the country to thrift clothes.
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5 Coastal Virginia birds with the coolest names
The next time you spot these birds on the commonwealth’s coastline, you’ll know what to call them.
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Show your love for Mother Earth at these top 5 Virginia events this weekend
While Earth Day isn’t officially until Monday, Apr. 22, several groups across Virginia are celebrating early. We found five incredible events taking place throughout the commonwealth on Saturday.
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Day of discovery: Daisy Troops explore US Capitol with their Virginia senator
US Sen. Mark Warner recently welcomed Daisy Troop 53162, a branch of Girl Scouts of the USA from Alexandria, to the Capitol.
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A call to action: Tackling Black maternal mortality
Although more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths nationwide are preventable, Black ladies are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
