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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Dec. 22, 2023:
Virginia's railways are getting an upgrade
Reported by VPM News’ Ian M. Stewart
The timeline for completion — at least for trains running back and forth from Richmond to D.C on an hourly basis — is about six years away. But riders looking for the express line from Richmond to Raleigh, N.C., will have to wait a while longer.
How to keep Richmond-area pets safe over the holidays
Reported by VPM News’ Phil Liles and Meghin Moore
Wrapping paper is bad for your pet's tummy, but so is that piece of gravy. What happens when pets need urgent and emergency care during this period? Tabitha Treloar, director of communications at the Richmond SPCA, has some advice to help pet owners breathe a sigh of relief this holiday season.
In other news:
- Which Confederate statues are gone in the DMV — and which remain? (Washington Post)*
- Linda Skeens, the ‘blue ribbon queen,’ now has a cookbook (Cardinal News)
In case you missed it:
- Hospital that initially treated Otieno didn't meet care standards, investigation says (Associated Press)
- Renovations planned for Mount Trashmore’s Kids Cove playground (Virginian–Pilot)*
- Virginia sends $20 million to space authority to expand launch operations (Virginia Mercury)
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
