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State and local officials gathered outside River Farm to urge the American Horticultural Society to keep the landmark publicly accessible with a sale. (Emily Leayman/Patch)
FORT HUNT, VA Weddings. Family outings. Community events. Fundraisers. River Farm has been an important setting for many neighbors over the years due to its picturesque gardens and history. Once the northernmost of George Washington s farms, it is now the headquarters of the American Horticultural Society (AHS) and a mainstay for visitors and special events.
But in September, AHS indicated it would put River Farm up for sale amid financial challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. Neighbors and officials began expressing concerns about the future of the historic property and whether it could be redeveloped and no longer publicly accessible under new ownership.
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~ Trump Administration policy withheld critical Byrne JAG law enforcement grants based on unlawful immigration-related conditions; Virginia to receive more than $10 million in retroactive public safety funding ~
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(May 4, 2021)– Attorney General Mark R. Herring is announcing the restoration of federal funds for public safety that Virginia receives under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program (Byrne JAG) and the conclusion of legal challenges against the Trump Administration’s Department of Justice for denying these funds. Attorney General Herring and a coalition of attor
There’s power in numbers and leaders with the Hampton NAACP said activism must carry on. Author: Allison Bazzle Updated: 11:11 PM EDT April 20, 2021
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. The Derek Chauvin verdict brought shockwaves of relief to Hampton Roads faith and community leaders.
“I just feel just overwhelmed by the sheer notion that justice can be seen without color,” said Zion Baptist Rev. Tremayne Johnson.
Three guilty verdicts won’t bring George Floyd back, but Rev. Johnson said it brings him relief.
“Being disappointed so many times, I know that being a Black man and certainly in our community, I know there was reservations whether this would turn out guilty or not guilty,” Rev. Johnson said.