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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- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Youth hunters led the 10th Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt on April 18, harvesting most of the nine gobblers and helping raise about $30,000 for WFV and DWR.
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Virginia’s 2026 Deer Report reviews the 2025-26 harvest, regulation changes, hunter success rates, buck age indicators, and trends in doe harvest statewide.
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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.
- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
After brain tumor surgery and a demanding recovery, Virginia turkey hunter Taylor Jacobus returns to the woods and successfully harvests a spring gobbler.
- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Learn what to check before renting a boat, from researching rental companies and vessel types to understanding pricing, safety equipment, and rental agreements.
- Richmond Feed More
Puritan Cleaners’ 100K Meals campaign helped raise more than 231,000 meals, supporting Central Virginia children and families facing hunger this summer.
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Richmond will present community feedback on Code Refresh at June 15–17 public meetings, outlining zoning updates to support housing choice and walkable growth.
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Richmond City Electoral Board will hold a recorded public meeting on June 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. at 2134 W. Laburnum Ave., with agenda and public comment.
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VDH reports updated measles, hantavirus, and Ebola monitoring in Virginia, with measles cases rising and overall public risk for hantavirus and Ebola remaining low.
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Richmond will begin a pilot phase to remove about 17 tons of debris from the T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge area, informing future James River cleanup efforts.
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Richmond Mayor Danny Avula backs council actions on collective bargaining, tax relief and emergency services to advance a thriving, results-focused City Hall.
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Mayor Avula and city leaders relaunch Richmond’s purchasing card program after a year-long overhaul to strengthen financial controls, oversight, and accountability.
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Richmond City Council advances collective bargaining amendments and other ordinances supporting Mayor Danny Avula’s vision for a thriving, results-driven City Hall.
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Richmond’s transportation department is seeking public input via two surveys on quick-build street reconfigurations for transit lanes and bike infrastructure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After brain tumor surgery and a demanding recovery, Virginia turkey hunter Taylor Jacobus returns to the woods and successfully harvests a spring gobbler.
Learn what to check before renting a boat, from researching rental companies and vessel types to understanding pricing, safety equipment, and rental agreements.
Angling educator Alex McCrickard highlights key public access points, habitats, and target species along Virginia’s tidal James River from Richmond to the bay.
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Occoneechee State Park’s Music in the Park series returns with free evening concerts from May 23 through Aug. 22 at the amphitheater on Buggs Island Lake.
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Pocahontas Premieres returns to Pocahontas State Park May–October, featuring new and returning bands, season tickets, and a bluegrass festival on Aug. 15.
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Fairy Stone State Park hosts a free Spring BioBlitz May 8-10, offering guided programs to help visitors document local wildlife and contribute to iNaturalist.