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The Question in Virginia: Should gay couples be allowed to adopt children in Virginia? The State Board of Social Services will delay its April vote after recommendations for a public comment Adoption Debate. The board will then vote after allowing 30 more days for public comment. A coalition of advocacy groups want to open the […]
For Immediate Release 12,000 RICHMOND AREA RESIDENTS RAISED OVER $400,000 TO HELP MAKE STRIDES TO END BREAST CANCER RICHMOND, Va. (October 2, 2011) – Today, the American Cancer Society announced that more than $400,000 was raised at its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K event on Oct. 2 at Brown’s Island. More than 12,000 dedicated […]
City News UPDATE Mayor Successfully Negotiates $60.3 Million Repayment to City ~RMA could return funds to the city before year end~ Mayor Dwight C. Jones today announced the impending repayment of monies to the city in the amount of $60.3 million from the Richmond Metropolitan Authority (RMA). The RMA is an independent authority and political […]
Wells Fargo Bank isn’t the only bank charging a fee for using debit cards. Now, Suntrust Bank is charging its customers a $5 a month fee on debit card use. And, Bank of America will charge a $5 debit card usage fee. Banks are looking to recoup some money lost under the federal government’s […]
President Barack Obama will deliver his third Back-to-School speech to students across the country. The speech will be televised live from Benjamin Banneker Academic High School in Washington, D.C. Watch the speech on MSNBC as a special feature of NBC News” “Education Nation” at 1:30 p.m. President Obama has encourage students to study hard […]
National Women’s Health and Fitness Day is today. It is the largest annual health promotion event for women of all ages. Getting a workout means less stress and could lead you on a path to a healthier you. Of course, lose the weight and never find it again. Let’s get that body moving ladies with […]
UPDATE: Join Mayor Dwight C. Jones, Governor Bob McDonnell and other key individuals to celebrate Richmond’s selection to host the 2015 World Cycling Championships. The celebration is Wednesday, September 28 at 10 a.m at the James Center Plaza located 901 East Cary Street in Richmond, VA United States of America Awarded 2015 UCI […]
The Club Aristotle Institute will give back to the community on Wednesday, September 28 by feeding the homeless, veterans and the elderly. There will be a free sitdown dinner with live jazz featuring Simply Kevin B. The dinner and jazz will start at 3 p.m. at Club Aristotle 3920 Hull Street 451-H, Richmond, VA 23224. […]
President Barack Obama’s disapproval rating is now 54% in Virginia according to the Quinnpiac University Poll just three weeks ago. The economy is getting worst, said many voters. The Roanoke College Poll Report released on Monday shows President Obama is falling behind two republican contenders for president in Virginia for 2012. (R) Mitt Romney leads (47% […]
The Virginia State Board of Education gives the go-head to localities to teach gun safety classes to students in elementary schools. The curricum will include the National Rifle Association’s Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program. The curriculum is optional following school board guidelines. Get the full story from CBS-6:http://www.wtvr.com/news/wtvr-gun-safety-classes-in-elementary-schools-20110921,0,7375747.story Clo’s Kiss Question of the Day: Will a […]
RICHMOND COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR TO SPEAK AT NMSI BRIEFING AT THE U.S. CAPITOL BUILDING WHAT: Kia Watson, a senior at Richmond Community High School, is one of two students nationally who will speak at a Capitol Hill briefing. The students will speak on the benefits of school districts offering Advanced Placement […]
DATE: Updated NO: HQ-11-180 CONTACT: FEMA Region III News Desk PHONE: 571-422-1870 News Release PRESIDENT DECLARES DISASTER FOR VIRGINIA WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal aid has been made available to the Commonwealth of Virginia to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the […]
