Posts Tagged Census
New Census Data Suggests Housing Construction is Bouncing Back
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 23, 2021
New numbers from the Census Bureau show how the housing boom is shaping construction across Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Salvadorans Seeking Shelter From War-Torn Country Flock to Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 3, 2016
Credit: Allison McKellar / Creative Commons
Salvadorans are flocking to Virginia, a trend that new Census numbers say has increased since the civil war in El Salvador ended more than 20 years ago. One center of that community is a neighborhood in Alexandria. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- Utah's new social media law means children will need approval from parents March 24, 2023The restrictions passed through Utah's Republican-supermajority Legislature reflect how politicians' perceptions of technology companies are changing — and that includes pro-business Republicans.
- More than 1 million demonstrate across France against pension reforms March 24, 2023Building on Thursday's strong turnout, unions swiftly called for new protests and strikes next week when the British king is scheduled to visit Bordeaux on the second day of his trip to France.
- Antisemitic incidents are at an all-time high, the ADL reports March 24, 2023The annual report says instances of harassment, assault and propaganda are all on the rise. It warns public officials and social media stars have helped normalize longstanding antisemitic tropes.
- Clowns converge on Orlando for funny business March 23, 2023The World Clown Association is bringing together all types of clowns for its 40th annual convention.
- Hyundai and Kia recall 571,000 vehicles due to fire risk, urge owners to park outside March 23, 2023Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of more than 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven.
- Utah's new social media law means children will need approval from parents March 24, 2023
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- Bank warns interest rates will rise again if firms hike prices March 24, 2023The Bank of England boss urges firms to avoid price rises that fuel inflation and hurt the least well off.
- School inspections will continue, Ofsted boss says March 24, 2023Unions urged a pause after a head killed herself while awaiting a report that downgraded her school.
- Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests March 24, 2023Fire engulfs the building's front as violence flares in several cities during pension reform protests.
- Top Gear filming halted after Freddie Flintoff accident March 23, 2023The BBC said it would be "inappropriate" to resume making the popular TV show's new series for now.
- Visitors can walk on rare coronation floor in socks March 24, 2023Westminster Abbey will allow access to the spot on a 750-year-old floor where the King will be crowned.
- Bank warns interest rates will rise again if firms hike prices March 24, 2023
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