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USO Celebrates the Holiday Season with Military Communities Around the World

By USO
Updated Nov 26, 2021

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the holiday season, the United Service Organizations (USO) is bringing a little piece of home to service members stationed around the world. The 2021 USO Holidays campaign will feature a range of virtual and in-person programs and even…

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Dominion Energy's tips for the Sales Tax Holiday

Updated Aug 7, 2021

Did you know this weekend’s Virginia Sales Tax Holiday is for more than just school supplies?

Governor announces $10 million investment in oyster restoration

Updated Dec 2, 2020

Governor Ralph Northam visited the Elizabeth River Project’s Learning Barge where he celebrated the restoration of the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River and announced $10 million in new funding to support future oyster restoration in the Chesapeake Bay. This spending commitment marks the…

Richmond mayor announces police chief’s resignation

Updated Jun 17, 2020

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Richmond’s mayor said Tuesday that he has asked for and accepted the resignation of the city’s police chief, saying Virginia’s capital needs “a new approach” to public safety after repeated violent clashes between police and protesters.