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Here when our neighbors need us most

Here when our neighbors need us most

  • Richmond Feed More

Feed More is delivering weekly meals to Darby House seniors displaced by a devastating fire, partnering with Henrico County and the Red Cross in Virginia.

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Feeding America and Anthem foundation report links food access and health

Feeding America and Anthem foundation report links food access and health

  • Richmond Feed More

Report on Food as Medicine programs shows that coordinated food bank–health care partnerships improve food security and reduce hospitalizations and ER visits.

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Vec to host virtual listening sessions on Virginia paid leave program

Vec to host virtual listening sessions on Virginia paid leave program

  • Virginia Employment Commission

Virginia Employment Commission will hold nine virtual listening sessions to gather public input on regulations for the new Paid Family and Medical Leave program.

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Built for what’s next at Feed More

Built for what’s next at Feed More

  • Richmond Feed More

Feed More details how strategic food sourcing, logistics and inventory management support efficient meal distribution for neighbors across Central Virginia.

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Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration

Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration

  • Orange County

Learn about Orange County, VA’s free Playin’ in the Park Independence celebration at Booster Park on July 2, 2026, including parking, timing, and meeting access.

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Virginia’s deer with Justin Folks: Deer populations on the rise

Virginia’s deer with Justin Folks: Deer populations on the rise

  • Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

Virginia’s 2026 Deer Report details rising deer populations, declining hunter numbers, and updates on hemorrhagic disease and chronic wasting disease statewide.

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Parking available for planning commission during Playin’ in the Park

Parking available for planning commission during Playin’ in the Park

  • Orange County

Parking at the Orange County Public Safety Building will remain available for the July 2, 2026 planning commission meeting during the Playin’ in the Park event.

Community News

Richmond electoral board public meeting notice

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Richmond City Electoral Board will hold a public meeting on August 2, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at 2134 W. Laburnum Avenue. Agenda will be posted once approved.

Mayor Avula outlines Richmond school funding and tax plan

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Mayor Danny Avula backs a 1% sales tax for Richmond school construction, immediate RPS budget aid, and modest meals and real estate tax reductions.

Mayor Danny Avula outlines Richmond school funding plan

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Mayor Danny Avula details a plan for a 1% sales tax for school construction, paired with meals and real estate tax cuts, to modernize Richmond schools by 2034.

Public information advisory on August committee meetings

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Richmond City Council standing committee meetings are cancelled for August 2026 and will resume in September at City Hall. Contact the City Clerk for details.

Mayor Avula outlines Richmond school funding and tax plan

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Mayor Avula backs a 1% sales tax for Richmond school construction, offers immediate RPS budget support, and proposes modest meals and real estate tax cuts.

Office of Elections logic and accuracy testing

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The Office of Elections will conduct logic & accuracy testing of electronic pollbook equipment on August 2, 2026, ahead of the August 4 Republican Primary.

Richmond reaches very unhealthy air quality index

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Richmond is classified as "Very Unhealthy" on the air quality index, prompting indoor relocation of camps, pool closures, event cancellation, and pet safety guidance.

New all-terrain wheelchair expands access at First Landing

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First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach now offers an all-terrain wheelchair, expanding trail access and joining six other Virginia State Parks with ATWs.

Community Sports

Poca Go! mountain bike race returns to Pocahontas

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Poca Go!, an enduro-style mountain bike race at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, Va., returns Oct. 3 with categories for all ages and skill levels.

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Mayor's Cup games heading to Glens Falls in 2027

Mayor's Cup games heading to Glens Falls in 2027

    The 2027 Capital District Mayor's Cup hockey games will be played at Harding Mazzotti Arena in Glens Falls, hosting Union and RPI women’s and men’s teams.

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    Women’s lax earns Liberty League honors, seven to rolls

    Women’s lax earns Liberty League honors, seven to rolls

      Union women’s lacrosse swept Liberty League weekly honors after a 2-0 weekend, while seven more Union athletes and the men’s varsity 8+ earned honor roll spots.

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      Union athletics hall of fame class of 2026 announced

      Union athletics hall of fame class of 2026 announced

        Union College will induct seven individuals and two teams into the Union Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 during ReUnion weekend on May 17, 2026.

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        Union earns three Liberty League awards, four on honor roll

        Union earns three Liberty League awards, four on honor roll

          Three Union College athletes earned Liberty League weekly awards and four more made the honor roll for standout performances across golf, lacrosse, tennis and more.

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          Annual FOUA golf outing set for May at the Edison Club

          Annual FOUA golf outing set for May at the Edison Club

            Union College Athletics announces the Friends of Union Athletics Golf Classic on Monday, May 18, at The Edison Club in Rexford, with registration starting at 11 a.m.

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            Softball and track earn league honors and accolades

            Softball and track earn league honors and accolades

              Union softball collects two Liberty League weekly awards, women's track adds a field honor, and baseball and lacrosse standouts earn conference honor roll nods.

              Community Entertainment

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              Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration

              Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration

                Learn about Orange County, VA’s free Playin’ in the Park Independence celebration at Booster Park on July 2, 2026, including parking, timing, and meeting access.

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                Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration in Orange County

                Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration in Orange County

                  Learn about Orange County, Virginia's free Playin' in the Park Independence Celebration at Booster Park, including date, time, parking and what to bring.

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                  Food for thought: Simple ways to reduce food waste

                  Food for thought: Simple ways to reduce food waste

                    Learn practical ways to reduce household food waste, store groceries effectively, understand labels, and use your fridge and freezer to keep food fresher longer.

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                    Banana bread recipe from a longtime Feed More volunteer

                    Banana bread recipe from a longtime Feed More volunteer

                      Bake a warm, comforting banana bread loaf using cake mix, pudding mix, ripe bananas, cinnamon, vanilla, and walnuts from this longtime Feed More volunteer recipe.

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                      Every hand helps neighbors facing hunger

                      Every hand helps neighbors facing hunger

                        Debbie and Ember grow extra produce to share, delivering meals and fresh food to elderly neighbors and extending the reach of a local food pantry.

                        Judd's Music in the Park returns to Smith Mountain Lake

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                        Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Huddleston, Va., announces the return of Judd's Music in the Park summer concert series with three evening shows at the beach pavilion.

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                        The common thread of grandparents and hunger relief

                        The common thread of grandparents and hunger relief

                          Linda, a grandmother caring for six grandchildren, relies on her local Petersburg food pantry to stretch summer meals and keep wholesome food on the table.

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                          50 years of whitetail mistakes

                          50 years of whitetail mistakes

                            A veteran hunter reflects on 50 years of whitetail deer pursuits, sharing hard-earned lessons on mistakes, friendship, and the value of experience over gear.

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