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Two Richmond Elementary Schools Add 20 Days to School Year to Tackle Post-Pandemic Learning Challenges
Two Richmond elementary schools will start classes on Monday, July 24, as part of a pilot program to add 20 days to the school year.
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How Biden Is Still Trying To Make Student Debt Relief Happen
The Biden administration has begun the process of creating a new plan for widespread loan cancellation and implementing the SAVE Plan, which will cut monthly payments to $0 for millions of borrowers. There will also be a 12-month “on-ramp” period to ease borrowers back into making payments.
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The Ultimate Tipping Cheat Sheet for 2023: Know the Right Amount to Tip and Why It Matters
Tipping has long been a customary practice for exceptional service. Our ultimate tipping cheat sheet will help you find the right tip every time.
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No More Surprise Hospital Bills: New Transparency Law Empowers Virginians
A new Virginia law seeks to arm residents of the commonwealth with the information they need to better plan for hospital care and expenses.
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Discover the Freshest Blueberries in Northern Virginia at These 4 Pick-Your-Own Farms
It’s blueberry season in Virginia, and NOVA’s the place to go for a great pick-your-own experience.
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Trump Likely to Face Criminal Charges Over Effort to Overturn 2020 Election
Trump is expected to face chargers over his effort to overturn the 2020 election—a ploy that if successful, would have effectively ended America’s 200-plus year experiment in democracy and caused a constitutional crisis in the most powerful country in the world.
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340,000 UPS Workers Could Strike on Aug. 1—Here’s Why
Although several of the Teamsters’ demands have been met, the union is still pushing to raise wages for part-time workers at UPS, who earn a minimum of only $16.20 per hour. “These part-timers are working at poverty wages,” Teamsters President Sean O’Brien said.
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Youngkin Administration Halts Teacher Diversity Grant Program While Learning Acceleration Grant Program Flops
Despite being fully funded by the legislature, Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Department of Education has halted a program that disseminates grants to help teachers of color overcome financial barriers as they seek full teaching accreditation. Meanwhile, Youngkin’s much-touted Learning Acceleration Grant program has reportedly left both parents and educators feeling frustrated and helpless.
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10 Awesome Races, 5Ks, and Fun Runs to Do in Virginia in 2023
From peppy 5ks to wild terrain races, we’ve got a list of 10 athletic events at all levels you won’t want to miss this year.
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DYK Disney ALMOST Built a Park in Virginia? Here’s Why it Didn’t Happen.
Remembering that time when Disney planned to bring 30,000 people per day to a park in Virginia.
