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‘It’s Devastating’ | Virginia $2.3 Billion Park Economy Faces Staffing Crisis

by VCU CNS | COMMUNITY, ENVIRONMENTAL, OUTDOORS, VIRGINIA NEWS, VIRGINIA POLITICS

Temperatures are warming, flowers are blooming and Virginia’s peak park tourism seasons are ahead. Travelers could find their plans affected, with funding and job cuts hitting the National Park Service. Virginia boasts several trails, parks and historic...

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The Million Dollar Question: An Exclusive Q&A With Jennifer Carroll Foy

RVA Magazine spoke to state Senator and candidate for governor Jennifer Carroll Foy about career politicians, the relationship between police and the military, and making real progress in Virginia. Last month, as the Virginia General Assembly debated a variety of...

Bringing Greenery To Richmond’s Hottest Neighborhoods

The Greening Southside Richmond Project is looking to tackle the issues of extreme heat and socioeconomic disparities caused by racist, discriminatory housing practices in Richmond’s vulnerable neighborhoods -- one tree at a time. On a hot summer afternoon in...

Planning A Comeback For The Quarantine Pay Bill

Del. Elizabeth Guzman hasn't been able to get her bill mandating paid sick days for Virginia's workers through the General Assembly. But she's not going to stop trying. Virginia Delegate Elizabeth Guzman said she is no stranger to the struggles of low-paying jobs. She...

Be Ruthless: Honor RBG’s Legacy and Get Out The Vote

The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is certainly a reason to mourn, but the best way we can honor her legacy is to ensure that as many of us as possible vote in this election. Brilliant. Passionate. Notorious. Last month, we didn’t just lose a...

Black Lives Matter Street Mural Cancelled

In August, Venture Richmond received approval to paint a "Black Lives Matter" street mural on East Grace St. But in September, they chose to withdraw their application. What happened? Since the nationwide protests in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of...

In Richmond Mayor’s Race, Math Matters

Richmond's mayoral election is more like nine mini-elections, making the path to victory complicated for both incumbent Mayor Levar Stoney and his four challengers. Rich Meagher breaks it down for us. As Richmond’s mayoral race heats up, it’s worth remembering that...

Virginia Early Voting Nears 200,000 In First Week

Based on the numbers from Virginia's first week of early voting, it certainly seems like turnout will be up in the Commonwealth this year. Virginia voting is off to an active start, with tens of thousands of people hitting the polls during the 45-day early voting...

How A Question On Your Ballot Will Decide The Fate of Redistricting In Virginia

On Tuesday, November 3, you'll have a chance to vote on the way Virginia handles redistricting for the next ten years and beyond. Should you vote yes or no? That depends on who you ask. A single question on the 2020 electoral ballot will decide the fate of the...

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