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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of July 24, 2023:
Hanover grassroots group achieves ballot referendum
Reported by VPM News’ Lyndon German
Hanover County's school board is one of the few in Virginia that has its members appointed, not elected — but a nonpartisan, grassroots group is looking to change that.
The Hanover Citizens for an Elected School Board succeeded in getting a referendum on this November's ballot, according to a court order VPM News obtained. And those citizens credit the school board's recent stances on the civil rights of transgender students and book bans for more than 50% of the signatures they needed to get that referendum.
Richmond-area summer meal programs offer free food to kids and families
Reported by VPM News’ Sterling Barbett
Richmond Parks and Recreation will continue offering free meals to children through Aug. 18, right before the new school year on Aug. 21.
The meals comply with US departments of education and agriculture requirements. Lunches contain “1 cup milk; ¾ cup juice, fruit and/or vegetable; 1 [serving of] grain; 2 oz of meat or meat alternate,” according to Valerie Cash, who is part of the department’s federal foods division.
This weekday program is only open to children. Breakfast is served from 9 to 10 a.m., and lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
In other news:
- Few details made available about death of Riverside Regional Jail inmate (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
- Developer duo planning hundreds of income-based apartments near Southside crossroads (Richmond BizSense)*
In case you missed it:
- Child care crisis: Richmond-area parents feel the pressure of waitlists, high prices (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
- Some South Richmond streets were named for naval heroes who earned honor and infamy (Richmond magazine)
*This outlet utilizes a paywall
