Posts Tagged urbanization
A Look at Virginia’s Rate of “Urbanization”
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 29, 2019
Virginia is urbanizing at a faster rate than the rest of the country. Michael Pope is looking into the numbers.
Formerly Rural Areas Urbanizing With Little Job Growth
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 15, 2016
Payton Knobeloch / WVTF
As more and more people move to Virginia’s metropolitan areas, the suburban and ex-urban areas surrounding them are experiencing their own growing pains. And as Michael Pope Tells us, they’re changing in ways that might not be obvious.
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From NPR News- The happiest country in the world wants to fly you in for a free masterclass March 24, 2023Finland has held the title of world's happiest country for six years running. It wants to teach people how to unlock their "inner Finn" during a four-day masterclass at a lakeside resort in June.
- Vice President Harris is visiting Africa next week, part of a pushback to China March 24, 2023Vice President Harris will visit Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia to discuss issues like economic growth and food security. She's the highest-ranking administration official to travel to the continent.
- The Senate Ethics Committee warns Lindsey Graham for fundraising in Senate building March 24, 2023South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham was sent a letter Thursday, in which the Senate Ethics Committee found he violated its rule about asking for campaign donations in federal buildings.
- A wolverine has been seen outside of its normal range for the first time in 30 years March 24, 2023In Oregon, wolverines are typically located in the Wallowa Mountains in the northeast of the state. But the animal was seen near Portland this week.
- 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.
- The happiest country in the world wants to fly you in for a free masterclass March 24, 2023
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- Ofsted boss rejects head teachers' calls to pause inspections March 24, 2023Schools had urged the move after Ruth Perry took her life following her school being rated "inadequate".
- Bank governor warns firms raising prices ‘hurts people’ March 24, 2023Andrew Bailey tells the BBC price rises will fuel inflation and hurt the least well off.
- Top Gear filming halted by BBC after Freddie Flintoff accident March 24, 2023The BBC said it would be "inappropriate" to resume making the popular TV show's new series for now.
- 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.
- BBC suspends proposed closure of the BBC Singers March 24, 2023The group, which is the UK's only full-time professional chamber choir, will now perform at the Proms.
- Ofsted boss rejects head teachers' calls to pause inspections March 24, 2023
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