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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.
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From resorts to museums, here are the best senior discounts in Virginia Beach
Because the area is so popular among the 55+ crowd, there are plenty of senior discounts in Virginia Beach. Here are some of the best.
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Here’s your chance to speak up about Virginia’s education system
A series of listening sessions are being held throughout Virginia before the state Board of Education revises how schools—and students—are measured.
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11 weird and wonderful world records set right here in Virginia
Did you know that some of the wackiest (and most impressive) world records were set right here in our state? From massive cakes to underground instruments, we’ve rounded up 11 of Virginia’s most unique and impressive world records.
