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Should pulpits remain silent on politics?
The Christian Post - Washington D.C.
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July 17, 2025
By Michael Farris, Op-ed contributor Thursday, July 17, 2025 Getty Images In 1873, Charles Finney wrote to pastors challenging them to raise the moral standards of the nation through preaching. He concluded: “If Satan rules in our halls of...
Virginia restaurant owner honored with award for 9/11 memorial flag
WTVR-TV - Virginia
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July 16, 2025
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — A Henrico restaurant owner has been recognized with a prestigious award for creating a memorial flag that honors the victims of 9/11. Richard Melito, owner of Melito's in Henrico, received the Kentucky Colonel Award through...
Virginia casinos report $78.5M in June revenue
Virginia Business
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July 15, 2025
SUMMARY: Virginia casinos earned $78.5 million in June, down $6.9 million from May Caesars Virginia in Danville led with $30.57 million in revenue For the month of June, taxes from casino adjusted gaming revenues totaled about $14.1 million. June...
‘Virginia belongs to every American’
Cardinal News - Virginia
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July 15, 2025
This is the Fourth of July address that Carly Fiorina, the VA250 National Honorary Chair, delivered at Fort Monroe: America was made in Virginia. Wherever you travelled from today, and wherever you are going tomorrow, you are not simply making a...
International Meeting "Stories for an Ancient City" kicks off today in Havana
Cuban News Agency
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July 16, 2025
HAVANA, Cuba, Jul 15 (ACN) The International Meeting " Stories for an Ancient City 2025" kicks off today for its 15th edition in city parks with a variety of activities until next Sunday, July 20. The first day of this event will include the...
Jen Kiggans addresses border security and military issues in latest social media posts
South Tidewater News - Virginia
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July 16, 2025
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, who represents Virginia’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, addressed border security, military support, and servicemember housing conditions in a series of posts on July 16, 2025.In her first post at 16:01 UTC, Kiggans...
Virginia partners with Google to provide free AI training
WUSA 9 - Washington D.C.
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July 15, 2025
In a newly announced partnership, the Commonwealth and Google are providing 10,000 career certificates to help people in Virginia find jobs, especially in AI. RESTON, Va. — The Commonwealth is spearheading what it calls an "AI Launchpad" to help...
Exclusive: Military contractor says she was fired for noting problem that ‘jeopardized the safety of U.S civilians and troops’
The Independent
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July 17, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
'Shattered legal norms': Trump allies find 'unusual' way to keep MAGA loyalist at DOJ
AlterNet
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July 17, 2025
On Monday, July 14, John A. Sarcone III — an interim U.S. attorney appointed by President Donald Trump — suffered a major setback when a panel of judges for the Northern District of New York decided against appointing him to that job permanently....
Headlines from across the state: Virginia casinos report $78.5 million in June revenue; more …
Cardinal News - Virginia
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July 17, 2025
Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall: Economy: Virginia casinos report $78.5 million in June revenue. — Virginia Business (paywall). Politics: Students, faculty...
Virginia Ryan Candidate For Ward 4 City Councillor
The Quincy Sun - Massachusetts
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July 14, 2025
Virginia M. Ryan, 89 Alrick Rd. announces her candidacy for Ward 4 city councillor. In her campaign announcement, Ryan said: Virginia Ryan “I have been a Quincy resident for over 20 years. On Thursday, June 26th, I submitted the required...
Virginia Beach woman stresses importance of estate planning for families
WTKR 3 - Virginia
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July 15, 2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Life is full of ups and downs, and while we can't control what happens, we can control how we prepare. Danyiele Peterson learned that lesson after her dad died two years ago. She said while he did have some plans in place for...
Open Forum: Virginia’s missed climate opportunity is a public health failure
The Winchester Star - Virginia
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July 17, 2025
BRUCE RUSCIO The summer isn’t over, and the U.S. has already endured a brutal series of climate disasters. Flash floods in Texas killed over 130 people. Storm surge swallowed New Jersey neighborhoods. In New Mexico, entire towns were washed away....
Spanberger outraises Earle-Sears 2-to-1 in Virginia governor’s race
WWBT - Virginia
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July 16, 2025
VIRGINIA. (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - According to Virginia Mercury, former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger is opening a financial and polling gap in the race for governor, outraising her Republican opponent Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears by nearly 2-to-1...
Virginia's Blue Envelope Program supports drivers with autism
WTKR 3 - Virginia
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July 13, 2025
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has launched the Blue Envelope Program, made effective July 1. This initiative aims to facilitate better communication between individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and law...
ICE detains undocumented Virginia Tech student charged with assaulting police
WSET - Virginia
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BLACKSBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Virginia Tech student is being held by ICE after police said he assaulted officers in Blacksburg last week. Although he's undocumented, Cristian Romo-Bermejo has spent his life chasing the American dream. Carina...
Virginia Tech Experts Push for Smarter Hurricane Preparedness as 2025 Storm Season Heats Up
Lootpress - West Virginia
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July 14, 2025
VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway, experts warn that the U.S. should be ready for above-normal storm activity. The season’s first three storms—Andrea, Barry, and Chantal—have already made history by forming...
Virginia to Use Agentic AI to Power Review of Regulations
Government Technology
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July 14, 2025
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order Friday that enables the state to use agentic AI for a regulatory reduction pilot program. Youngkin's move is part of an increase in efficiency-focused initiatives at the state level, a growing...
Cancellation of Baltimore event leads councilman, mayor's office to trade blame
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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Baltimore City Councilman Mark Conway says political disputes are to blame for the cancellation of a local music festival that his office organized. The Heart of the 4th music and arts festival was scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 19. The...
Fairfax County Government shares pest alert, tax deadline reminder, and grilling safety tips
North Fairfax News - Virginia
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July 16, 2025
Fairfax County Government used its social media platform in mid-July 2025 to inform residents about seasonal updates and public safety reminders.On July 15, the county addressed the issue of invasive insects, posting: "In July, spotted lantern...