How Loudoun Co. high school students are trying to clean up the environment for future generations – WTOP News

Ryan Nisay is one of the founders of the nonprofit organization Loudoun Nature Conservation Project, dedicated to a cleaner, greener Loudoun County. And he’s still in high school. Those who took part in a cleanup held by the Loudoun Nature Conservation Project stand with the trash they picked up.(Courtesy Loudoun Nature Conservation Project) Those who…

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Despite parents’ concerns, Loudoun schools staff recommends keeping elementary bell time the same – WTOP News

Despite concerns from parents of elementary school students about early bell times, Loudoun County Public Schools’ staff is recommending those times remain the same. Despite concerns from parents of elementary school students about early bell times, Loudoun County Public Schools’ staff is recommending those times remain the same, alluding that changes would require dozens more…

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Virginia Dems move forward with amendment to restore voting rights to felons after release

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia Democrats are moving forward with their plan to amend the state constitution to automatically restore the rights of convicted felons upon their release from prison. Virginia is currently the only state that permanently prevents all convicted felons from voting unless they get their rights restored by the governor. “The right…

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Pinpoint Weather: Dry out, warming up

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — As the storm system that brought a cold rain to the region on Thursday departs, warmer air will return on Friday. Clouds will slowly break up throughout the day, especially east of the Blue Ridge. Temperatures will rebound to near-average levels on Friday with highs in the 50s in the mountains…

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