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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of July 30, 2024:
Connecting with family through food
Reported by VPM News’ Phil Liles
Eugene Maurakis spent 25 years as the chief scientist at the Science Museum of Virginia. But at one point, he started thinking about family stories and favorite recipes, so he decided to write — and illustrate — a cookbook.
Maurakis spoke to Morning Edition host Phil Liles about his new cookbook, Foods Are Memories, his favorite Greek recipes and the ways that food fosters connection between people.
Checking in on Virginia’s Olympians at the 2024 Paris Summer Games
Reported by VPM News’ Sean McGoey and Meghin Moore
Out of nearly 600 athletes competing for Team USA in the Paris Olympics, 15 call Virginia their home, including four athletes from Central Virginia. How are Virginia’s athletes doing so far in this Olympics? There are already some athletes who’ve medaled in their events, including UVA student and Arlington resident Torri Huske, who took home a gold medal earlier this week.
In other news:
- U.S. Commerce Department approves Virginia’s bid for almost $1.5 billion for broadband access (Cardinal News)
- Virginia free clinics hope for funding boost from the state (Virginia Mercury)
- COVID outbreak at Charlottesville's only overnight homeless shelter (The Daily Progress)*
In case you missed it:
- Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University reach settlement (The Washington Post)*
- Virginia collects $1.2 billion more revenue than expected (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
