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Marine Terminal Improvements Almost Complete – No Impact Yet From Maryland Bridge Collapse
The Richmond Marine Terminal has not seen an increase in traffic following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Maryland, although several improvement projects already underway are nearing completion.
Six...
Police Clash With Protesters at VCU Pro-Palestine Event
Law enforcement officers arrested 13 individuals during a chaotic clash that involved use of chemical...
Natural Bridge State Park Named Green Park of The Year
Natural Bridge State Park has been named Green Park of the Year by the Virginia...
Suzanne Youngkin and Roanoke Community Leaders Highlight It Only Takes One Campaign
The First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin and Senator David Suetterlein traveled to Straight...
Climbing Prices / Mortgage Rates Dampen VA’s Spring Housing Market
March home sales data reflects hesitation from both buyers and sellers
According to the March 2024...
Groups Split Over Proposed Overdose Immunity Bill
Groups, including former drug users, are split over a Senate bill that would give immunity to both someone reporting or experiencing an overdose.
In a...
Despite Strong Price Growth, No Signs of “Housing Bubble” in Virginia
According to the January 2020 Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS, the strong economic fundamentals and low inventory across the Commonwealth are the cause...
Virginia Water Center recognized as a national leader in water education and outreach
For the first time, the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, housed at Virginia Tech, received a status of “outstanding” from the U.S. Department of the...
Roanoke College To Compete in Three “eSports” Titles
Roanoke College will be competing in a national esports league in the fall of 2020. The College will compete in the National Association of...
Bill Banning All Handheld Cellphone Use While Driving Clears House and Senate
The state Senate voted Tuesday in favor of a bill that would prohibit holding a phone while driving a motor vehicle on Virginia roadways...
Senate Advances Bill Expanding Access to Renewable Energy
A bill that would allow state residents, nonprofits and schools to more easily seek and secure alternative energy sources such as rooftop solar recently...