University of Virginia professor Jalane Schmidt led the child-friendly walk on Friday.
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The Democrat-controlled General Assembly wrapped up its session earlier this month.
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Eight Republican challengers have lined up to face the Democrat.
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The former car dealership owner beat out other primary challengers in a three-way race that tested former President Donald Trump's influence over Ohio GOP voters.
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Nearly 97% of voting-age U.S. citizens now live in a state with some form of early voting, according to a new report.
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Improving transportation infrastructure takes time, meetings — and a group activity.
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Colonial Downs, which owns Rosie's, plans to expand hours in Dumfries and Richmond.
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Signs installed earlier in National Parks earlier in June asked for feedback on signs "that are negative about past or living Americans." Comments viewed by NPR didn't provide the requested feedback.
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In 2024, 64% of the eligible-voting population turned out, the second highest in 120 years. New data show that even if all those voters who stayed home had voted, Trump would still be president today.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Mikhail Chester, professor of engineering at Arizona State University, about how extreme heat affects transportation infrastructure.
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The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted on the flu vaccine, raising concerns about a rarely used preservative. Medical groups worry this will "sow distrust" in vaccines.
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We take a hike in the Maine woods with high school students who've been given the option to hike instead of sit in detention.
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- Recent Hanover museum exhibit examines Brown Grove's history, legacy
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