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The Mu Xi Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. successfully hosted its first annual Reverend Brother Milton W. Robinson Talent Hunt Program on Sunday, March 8, at Essex High School, drawing students, families, and community members from across the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.

In recognition of Fair Housing Month, the Office of the Attorney General reminds Virginians that housing discrimination is illegal—and that the law protects you at every step of your housing journey.

St. Margaret’s School has been an ubiquitous part of the town of Tappahannock for over a hundred years, but recent events have put the school’s future in jeopardy.

Virginia State Parks will celebrate Earth Day not only on April 22, but during April 17-26 to allow more time for visitors to engage in activities and enjoy more time outside this spring giving back at a state park.

About 20 years ago, chickens—long a staple of farms and homesteads— began showing up in urban and suburban yards. They enabled city dwellers to source homegrown food, provided a touch of nature amid the urban jungle, and have continued to rise in popularity ever since. According to the American Pet Products Association’s 2025 State of the Industry report, 11 million U.S. households own backyard chickens, a 28% increase from 2023.