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Newly Listed Homes near Short Pump, VA — Updated Jun. 25, 2026

Newly Listed Homes near Short Pump, VA — Updated Jun. 25, 2026

    A look at the newest homes for sale in Short Pump, VA. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

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    Virginia unemployment benefits to increase in July

    Virginia unemployment benefits to increase in July

    • Virginia Employment Commission

    Virginia unemployment benefits will increase July 5, 2026, raising the maximum weekly payment to $478 and the minimum to $160 for new claims only.

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    Orange County announces Independence Day facility closures

    Orange County announces Independence Day facility closures

    • Orange County

    Orange County government facilities, landfill, libraries, and animal shelter will observe Independence Day closures July 3–4, with normal operations resuming afterward.

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    Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration in Orange County

    Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration in Orange County

    • 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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    Newly Listed Homes near Midlothian, VA — Updated Jun. 24, 2026

    Newly Listed Homes near Midlothian, VA — Updated Jun. 24, 2026

      A look at the newest homes for sale near Midlothian, VA. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

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      Food for thought: Simple ways to reduce food waste

      Food for thought: Simple ways to reduce food waste

      • Richmond Feed More

      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

      • Richmond Feed More

      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.

      Community News

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      Virginia unemployment benefits to increase in July

      Virginia unemployment benefits to increase in July

        Virginia unemployment benefits will increase July 5, 2026, raising the maximum weekly payment to $478 and the minimum to $160 for new claims only.

        City of Richmond launches FOIA library for public records

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        Richmond launches a FOIA library to provide easy, free access to frequently requested public records and documents of public interest from city departments.

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        Orange County announces Independence Day facility closures

        Orange County announces Independence Day facility closures

          Orange County government facilities, landfill, libraries, and animal shelter will observe Independence Day closures July 3–4, with normal operations resuming afterward.

          High Bridge Trail River Road bridge to close for repairs

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          Construction on the River Road bridge at High Bridge Trail State Park begins July 6, closing a section of trail while High Bridge and other access points remain open.

          Staunton River Battlefield State Park updates visitor centers

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          Staunton River Battlefield State Park is renovating its Clover and Roanoke Station visitor centers, with adjusted hours and temporary closures during the updates.

          Richmond prepares for final phase of styrofoam ban

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          Richmond’s Office of Sustainability urges food vendors to prepare for Virginia’s July 1, 2026 polystyrene foam container ban and shift to safer alternatives.

          Mayor Danny Avula releases fiscal year 2025 payment register

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          Mayor Danny Avula releases Richmond’s FY25 Payment Register with 231,933 payment rows, balancing public transparency with required data privacy protections.

          Mayor Avula on Richmond City Council collective bargaining vote

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          Mayor Danny Avula and labor leaders praise Richmond City Council’s unanimous vote updating the collective bargaining ordinance to strengthen worker protections.

          Community Sports

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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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                      Newly Listed Homes near Short Pump, VA — Updated Jun. 25, 2026

                      Newly Listed Homes near Short Pump, VA — Updated Jun. 25, 2026

                        A look at the newest homes for sale in Short Pump, VA. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

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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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                          Newly Listed Homes near Midlothian, VA — Updated Jun. 24, 2026

                          Newly Listed Homes near Midlothian, VA — Updated Jun. 24, 2026

                            A look at the newest homes for sale near Midlothian, VA. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

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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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