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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Feb. 15, 2024:
The Love Swaddle aims to promote healthy families, communities
Reported by VPM News’ Phil Liles and Kelley Libby
Sunny Goode is the creator of a project that provides swaddle blankets to newborns — and relationship resources for their families. The Richmond artist is aiming to raise awareness of what she calls “relationship health.”
Nansemond Nation opens Portsmouth health clinic
Reported by WHRO’s Laura Philion
The new Fishing Point Healthcare clinic is the first part of the Nansemond Indian Nation’s effort to provide comprehensive health care to underserved parts of Hampton Roads.
In other news:
- Judge: Richmond police make discriminatory stops of Black drivers (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
- Marijuana retail market bills advance after votes in General Assembly (Richmond BizSense)*
- Report: 19% of Virginia’s community college students go on to earn bachelor’s degrees (Henrico Citizen)
In case you missed it:
- Virginia House of Delegates passes bill to establish the Virginia Sports and Entertainment Authority (DC News Now)
- VCU plans to turn Grace Street into a campus “main street”: What could that look like? (The Commonwealth Times)
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
