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You’ve heard of ramps and paw paws, but have you ever tasted Virginia’s own prickly pear cactus fruit? The fuchsia colored “tunas,” as they’re called by amateur foragers, are hitting their peak ripeness as we speak.
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Wasena Park is one of the crown jewels in Roanoke's park system, with a playground, ballfields, river access, and a long stretch of the Roanoke River Greenway. Now the city is adding more amenities, starting with construction of a new skate park that should be ready to go by the end of the year.
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In a statement, the Republican says Virginia will provide food benefits for those on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or SNAP – which is set to see its funding lapse on November 1st.
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Its score of 68% from the James River Association – which highlights trends on 18 environmental indicators – is a significant improvement from the river’s health when the organization first began monitoring efforts 50 years ago.
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Fundraising by Democrats and Republicans has pushed the cost of some Hampton Roads House races over $2 million, according to public filings
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One of the issues that candidates are talking about on the campaign trail is overdose deaths from fentanyl.
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The University of Virginia and the U. S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement to resolve discrimination investigations against the school.
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Staffing in Virginia’s two U. S. Attorney offices has seen noticeable changes since the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. Some of that’s to be expected when a new administration begins, though some legal observers say what’s happening is very different.
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Republicans hold majorities in both General Assembly chambers, and Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is unable under state law to use his veto stamp on redistricting maps.
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The Pentagon reallocated money at the last minute to pay troops by the Oct. 15 deadline.
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Earlier this year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Debates around censorship and book banning continue to play out. Amidst these challenges, a writer and a teacher are asking, what is the role of libraries to bridge cultural divides?
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As the government shutdown enters a fourth week, hunger is a growing concern as grocery bills remain high and federal assistance programs run out of money.