AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHeat and storms hit America 250: Independence Day celebrations across the region were disrupted by extreme heat and severe weather, including evacuations and medical help for heat-related illness at Washington’s National Mall. Venezuela quake update: The death toll from the June 24 twin earthquakes climbed to nearly 3,000 as rescue teams wind down and tens of thousands remain unaccounted for. Local jobs through apprenticeships: In Petersburg, a chemical firm is using state-funded apprenticeship training to upskill workers and expand its talent pipeline. RVA craft spotlight: Hardywood’s Gingerbread Stout story is part of the RVA100 look at how Richmond flavors became a holiday staple. Science with a Virginia link: A Stanford-led mouse study suggests age-related memory decline may be tied to gut-to-brain communication, not just brain aging. Virginia sports note: Local wrestlers and other VHSL standouts earned all-state honors as summer competition wraps up.
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