By Katherine Johnson Capital News Service RICHMOND – Vice President Joe Biden held a round-table discussion about gun violence Friday at Virginia Commonwealth University, saying “we cannot remain silent” on the issue. The discussion was closed to the public, but in his closing remarks, Biden said the panel discussed universal background checks, gun […]
National Day of Service ‘Not Just This One Day’
By Alix Hines and Katherine Johnson Capital News Service RICHMOND – When Ashley Pelli decided to teach to her home-schooled daughter the importance of citizenship, she found the best way to do it was by example. Pelli chose to start by helping homeless and transient people. “You could hand them some change, but […]
Gubernatorial Candidates Even in Fundraising
By Katherine Johnson Capital News Service RICHMOND – Less than $150,000 separates Virginia’s two candidates for governor, according to campaign finance reports filed by Republican candidate Ken Cuccinelli and his Democratic challenger, Terry McAuliffe. Cuccinelli ended the year with $1.2 million in his campaign war chest, while McAuliffe had a little over $1 million, according […]
Shakespeare Festival May Get Boost from State
By Shelby Mertens Capital News Service RICHMOND – A bill introduced by Sen. Thomas Norment, R-Williamsburg, would designate the Virginia Shakespeare Festival in Williamsburg as the official Shakespeare Festival of Virginia, in hopes of increasing tourism to the area. The bill comes as the festival prepares to mark its 35th anniversary this summer. Over […]
Debate Over Abortion Rights Carries Over To New Session
By Katherine Johnson Capital News Service RICHMOND – About two dozen anti-abortion groups from across the country joined the Virginia Society for Human Life at its “Stand Up for Life” gathering on the General Assembly’s opening day. Hundreds of supporters gathered near the Bell Tower at Capitol Square to show their support for “pro-life” legislation. They also […]
Colleges Expand Safety Programs
By Vernon Freeman Jr. RICHMOND, Va. – At Virginia Commonwealth University, classrooms are equipped with yellow alert boxes. Campus buildings are surrounded by sirens and emergency telephones. Text messages are sent to keep students informed. Those are just some ways VCU seeks to promote safety. Over the past five years, VCU has joined other colleges […]
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