Richmond’s new mayor seeks gifts for foodbank
Saturday’s inaugural activities for Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones will do more than commemorate new leadership in City Hall. They’ll also restock the shelves of the Central Virginia Foodbank. Organizers are encouraging everyone who attends the events to bring nonperishable food and infant formula for the nonprofit community pantry.
Richmond’s new mayor seeks gifts for foodbankRecycling rate tops 50% in Richmond
By Sherron Simpson For the first time, Richmond-area residents are recycling more trash than they throw away, according to new state figures. The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority reported a recycling rate of 50.3 percent for 2007. That was up from 46.3 percent in 2006. “This is great,” said Nancy Drumheller, public information coordinator for the Central Virginia [...]
Recycling rate tops 50% in RichmondVirginia council stresses college affordability
(AP:RICHMOND, Va.) Virginia's public colleges and universities might have to raise tuition to make up for expected budget cuts, but the state's higher-education agency says schools should devote a portion of that money to financial aid for low-income, in-state students.
Virginia council stresses college affordabilityVirginia council to discuss college affordability
BY ZINIE CHEN SAMPSON Associated Press Writer RICHMOND Virginia's higher-education agency plans to discuss ways to make college more affordable. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia is scheduled to make recommendations Tuesday on what the state can do to help students and their families cover the cost of college education.
Virginia council to discuss college affordability