VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Organizers of the annual “Clean the Bay Day” are seeking Virginia volunteers to tidy up the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay. The annual event is sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. This year’s edition is scheduled for June 4. Thousands of volunteers are needed to pick up litter and debris … Continue reading
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Man dies after taking part in botched French clinical trial
PARIS (AP) — A man died in a French hospital Sunday, Jan. 17, after taking part in an experimental drug trial for a painkiller, and five other participants remain hospitalized after one of France’s most troubling medical incidents. French prosecutors have launched a manslaughter investigation into the unusual case, which shined a spotlight on the … Continue reading
Norfolk to use grant to manage climate change risks
Norfolk to use grant to manage climate change risks NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Norfolk will receive a $25,000 grant and volunteers to improve its ability to handle risk related to climate change. The Virginian-Pilot reports (http://bit.ly/1KyqTiC ) the money comes from an initiative announced by President Barack Obama in July. Norfolk is among the first … Continue reading
Norfolk State University is Peace Corps’ No. 3 Top Volunteer-Producing Historically Black University
WASHINGTON, April 21, 2015 – The Peace Corps today released the 2015 rankings of the nation’s top volunteer-producing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This year, Norfolk State University (NSU) ranked No. 3 with 4 alumni currently serving with the Peace Corps. This is the second year in a row that NSU has placed among … Continue reading