VA: Cultural Resources
Plans Advance for Medal of Honor Museum, Monument
While National Medal of Honor Month is ending, plans to develop a museum and monument for the award are continuing. Numerous Medal of Honor …
Censorship in VA Highlighted During Banned Books Week
Controversial books are nothing new, but the incidence of book challenges and bans has increased substantially in recent years. This week marks the …
Grupo Presiona al Congreso para Fondear Programa para la Diversidad en la Enseñanza
RICHMOND, Va. -- Una coalición de educadores y oficiales presiona al Congreso para fondear la iniciatdiva H.R. 4288, en favor de entrenar má…
During Pandemic, Virginians Get Free Virtual Healthy-Cooking Classes
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. -- To accommodate more people dealing with health issues during the pandemic, a free heart-healthy cooking program for Virginians …
Virginians Can Explore the Chesapeake Bay Online This Summer
RICHMOND, Va. -- The coronavirus pandemic has shifted the way educators and students learn about the Chesapeake Bay and its estuaries to new virtual …
400th Anniversary of Birth of U.S. Slavery to be Commemorated in VA
HAMPTON, Va. – Events marking the 400th anniversary of the birth of slavery in the United States will take place in Hampton this weekend…
VA National Park Sites Wait for Funding to Make Repairs
WINCHESTER, Va. - The aging national parks are in need of repairs and maintenance, and a bill to fund that work is being discussed today in the U.S…
VEA Symposium Highlights Need for More Male, Diverse Educators
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — There are twice as many students of color, by percentage, as teachers of color in Virginia's public schools. What's more…
Federal Government Recognizes 400 Years of African-American History
HAMPTON, Va. — Fort Monroe, the first national monument dedicated by Former president Barack Obama, is one of many historic sites in Virginia …
The Faith Community’s Role in Charlottesville
RICHMOND, Va. -- Even before this weekend's violent clashes, members of the faith community in Charlottesville say they have been trying to, "stand …
Public Lands' Value for Virginia Economy Cited
RICHMOND, Va. -- National Parks boost Virginia economic output by about $1.5 billion a year, according to a new congressional report. Democrats on …
Virginia Forests Join National "Network" to Protect Them
RICHMOND, Va. – A conservation group wants to designate an old-growth forest in every county in the United States that has forestland - and …