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Universities, colleges cancel graduation ceremonies amid pandemic
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) has canceled 2020 graduation ceremonies at all 23 state community colleges in light of federal guidance urging people to avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people, VCCS Chancellor Glenn DuBois announced in a letter Tuesday. “While it’s a celebration of individual achievements, it’s a community celebration. Many of […]
State allocates additional $11M to struggling transit systems
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) authorized an additional $11 million in statewide public transportation spending to help Virginia public transportation agencies recover from ridership losses and other COVID-19-related operating expenses, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) announced Tuesday. “The onset and continued spread of COVID-19 has had extraordinary and disproportionate impacts on [&hell[...]
Governor limits restaurants, fitness centers and theaters to 10 patrons
As the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in Virginia has risen to 67 cases with two deaths, Gov. Ralph Northam issued a statewide mandate for restaurants, fitness centers and theaters to “significantly reduce their capacity to 10 patrons, or close.” Later Tuesday afternoon, Northam and State Health Commissioner Dr. [...]
U.Va. staff member tests positive for COVID-19
University of Virginia President James E. Ryan announced late Monday that a U.Va. Women’s Center staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. “Given the progression of the virus, it is not a surprise to discover a local case, but we know it will heighten anxiety,” Ryan said in the statement. The individual is[...]
Markel to acquire newly merged company
A subsidiary of Henrico County-based Markel Corp., a specialty insurer and diversified financial holding company, will purchase Richmond-based Lansing Building Products and Harvey Building Products following the merger of the two companies, Lansing Building Products announced Monday. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Lansing Building Products is a national supplier of exterior building […][...]
Dominion Energy donates $1M to coronavirus aid, suspends service disconnections
The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has donated a total of $1 million for coronavirus aid, which will go to the American Red Cross and local organizations in the 18 states where Dominion operates. It has more than 7 million energy customers. The charitable foundation for Richmond-based Dominion Energy has specifically committed $250,000 to the American […]
SAIC closes $1.2B deal to acquire Unisys Federal
Reston-based government and defense technology contractor Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) completed its acquisition of Reston-based federal government information technology services contractor Unisys Federal on March 13 for $1.2 billion in cash, the company announced Monday. The acquisition was first announced Feb. 6 and brings Unisys Federal’s cloud migration, among other services, to SAIC and […][...]
Va., Maryland and D.C. request federal funding for COVID-19 test sites
As coronavirus cases in Virginia continue to rise, Gov. Ralph Northam, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser sent a letter to President Donald Trump Sunday requesting that the National Capital Region — which includes Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. — be added as a priority location for federal funding to […]
Virginia reports first coronavirus death
UPDATE, MARCH 15: As of Sunday night, Virginia has 45 known cases of COVID-19, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Virginia Health Commissioner Dr. Norman Oliver said for the first time Sunday that he is concerned about community spread of the virus in the Peninsula Health District, where one person has died. For mor[...]
Pharrell’s Something in the Water festival canceled due to coronavirus
Virginia Beach’s Something in the Water 2020 festival has been canceled due to the growing coronavirus crisis. It will return on April 23-25, 2021, according to organizers. The brainchild of Grammy-winning musician and Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams, the festival premiered in spring 2019, selling 35,000 tickets an[...]
Chicago developer plans senior living facility in Henrico
A Chicago developer has purchased a 5.3-acre plot of land in Henrico County for $3.75 million from Temple Beth El synagogue in Richmond. The land will be developed into a senior living facility. CA Ventures’ CA Senior Living division will be building a senior living facility, featuring assisted and independent living opt[...]
Metro is reducing service in response to coronavirus
In response to the growing coronavirus pandemic, the Metro transportation system announced it will be reducing service until further notice, beginning Monday, March 16, in an effort to help protect Metro’s employees and customers. Metro will be reducing Metrorail trains to every 12 minutes on each line, Monday through Frid[...]
