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Governor Youngkin Celebrates Ryan Zimmerman Day

Governor Youngkin Celebrates Ryan Zimmerman Day

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issues a proclamation on Friday celebrating one of the state most beloved athletes Ryan Zimmerman. Zimmerman, who was the first draft pick selected by the Nationals in their inaugural season in Washington, DC in 2005, played high school baseball in Virginia Beach, attended and in college at the University of Virginia before becoming a local star in the MLB.Read more

Virginia Democrats Give Party Leader the Boot

Virginia Democrats Give Party Leader the Boot

Tensions finally reached a boiling point amongst Virginia House Democrats on Wednesday, as they moved to remove Speaker of the House Eileen Filler-Corn via secret-ballot in a closed-door meeting. The ousting of Filler-Corn followed a tenure in which she miserably failed to expand the democratic voter base in the Commonwealth and saw a red wave hit the state in 2021 as Republicans were elected governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and claimed a majority in the House.Read more

Police to Return to Montgomery County Schools

Police to Return to Montgomery County Schools

The Montgomery County school district and police department recently reached an agreement to return police officers to schools effective last week. On Tuesday, the two sides announced the agreement to the public.Read more

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Self-Harm on the Rise Amongst Virginia’s Youth Following Pandemic Lockdowns, Report Finds

Self-Harm on the Rise Amongst Virginia’s Youth Following Pandemic Lockdowns, Report Finds

New data released last week by the Virginia Department of Health found that cases of self-harm were on the rise for children and teens in the Commonwealth following the COVID-19 pandemic. The study confirmed the fears of many who believe the pandemic lockdowns and closure of in-person learning would enhance the mental strain on the state’s children.Continue Reading

Governor Youngkin Celebrates Ryan Zimmerman Day

Governor Youngkin Celebrates Ryan Zimmerman Day

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issues a proclamation on Friday celebrating one of the state most beloved athletes Ryan Zimmerman. Zimmerman, who was the first draft pick selected by the Nationals in their inaugural season in Washington, DC in 2005, played high school baseball in Virginia Beach, attended and in college at the University of Virginia before becoming a local star in the MLB.Continue Reading

Virginia Democrats Give Party Leader the Boot

Virginia Democrats Give Party Leader the Boot

Tensions finally reached a boiling point amongst Virginia House Democrats on Wednesday, as they moved to remove Speaker of the House Eileen Filler-Corn via secret-ballot in a closed-door meeting. The ousting of Filler-Corn followed a tenure in which she miserably failed to expand the democratic voter base in the Commonwealth and saw a red wave hit the state in 2021 as Republicans were elected governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and claimed a majority in the House.Continue Reading

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