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Post Office in Virginia named after fallen Pakistani-American army hero Khan
Khizr Khan and Ghazala Khan, parents of fallen Army Captain Humayun Khan A post office in Charlottesville, Virginia, has been named after fallen Army Captain Humayun Khan – son of Pakistani-American couple Khizr Khan and Ghazala...Dec 25, 2018 11350 0 -
Virginia to start accepting Medicaid applications on Nov 1 under expansion plan
Image shows doctor at work at Grove Dental Clinic in Falls Church Virginia will start accepting applications on November 1, 2018 from adults eligible for health coverage under Medicaid expansion plan approved this year. According to...Oct 19, 2018 1275 0 -
Candidate Forum spotlights vital role immigrants play in Virginia’s development
With 2018 elections stakes running high, Democratic and Republican candidates for U.S. Congress pitched their platforms to a diverse gathering at the Candidate Forum, which emanated a timely reminder on the enormous contributions of Virginia immigrants....Oct 5, 2018 13627 0 -
Election 2018: Virginia Democrats, Republicans to appear at Sep. 30 Candidate Forum
With campaigns for November midterms heating up, Virginians will have an opportunity to learn about policies of several Democratic and Republican contenders at the Candidate Forum being to be held at Virginia International University on September...Sep 26, 2018 6395 0 -
Interfaith leaders honor Virginia Parents of the Year
The 25th Annual Parents’ Day Alliance of Virginia honored Bishop & Mrs. Tyrone & Valarie Allen (Herndon) and Mr. & Mrs. Ravi & Shashi Chopra (Fairfax Station) as “Virginia Parents’ of the Year, 2018. Mr. &...Jul 18, 2018 933 0 -
Virginia companies increase international sales through exporting program
Benefiting from a two-year exporting program, 13 companies from across Virginia increased international sales by an average of 82 percent. The companies graduated from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET)...Jul 12, 2018 682 0 -
Virginia Parents of the Year 2018 named
“Virginia Parents’ of the Year 2018” will be honored along with other deserving individuals who exemplify true family values in their families and community. Besides, Ambassadors for Peace awards will be presented. This year’s finalists are...Jul 12, 2018 964 0 -
New initiative ‘Build Virginia’ billed as hub for skills, jobs and employers
Tysons Corner, Photo: Grayscapturedmoments/Wikimedia Commons Amid continuing strong economic performance and job growth, Governor Ralph Northam has launched a new initiative“Build Virginia” which will connect workers throughout the Commonwealth with training and employment opportunities in the skilled trades....Jun 26, 2018 906 0 -
Virginia passes bill to expand Medicaid coverage to 400,000 more people
Virginia State Capitol, Photo: Anderskev/Wikimedia Commons Virginia has expanded Medicaid coverage for 400,000 more low-income people after years of efforts as Democrats and Republicans voted to pass the bill in a bipartisan fashion on Wednesday. Both...May 31, 2018 913 0 -
Virginia’s annual tourism revenues soar to $25 billion
George Washington Masonic National Memorial glitters in holidays glow as seen from Kings Street Old Town Alexandria Photo: Views and News Virginia boosted its annual tourism revenues to $25 billion in 2017, representing a 4.4 percent increase...May 24, 2018 924 0
