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Marymount’s Program Achieves First-Ever CEC Accreditation
Marymount University’s School of Education has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, becoming the nation’s first special education program to receive accreditation from the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the leading authority in special education standards. This distinguished recognition validates the program’s commitment to preparing educators for successful, long-term careers in special education. “This accreditation reflects our […]
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Virginia’s Best Small-Batch Ice Cream Shops
Move over, chocolate and strawberry. It’s not that you’re boring, it’s just that Virginia’s small batch scoopers are churning out so many flavors that it makes plain old vanilla seem, well, vanilla. In the Old Dominion, we found that Scoop in Richmond’s Fan District is out of this world, with flavor bombs like Tahini & […]
Top 10 Fall Festivals in Virginia 2025
Alexandria – 23rd Annual Alexandria Art Festival Sept. 13–14: Stroll Old Town’s John Carlyle Square Park as it’s transformed into an outdoor art gallery for this fall festival. Admire the work from more than 200 juried artisans from around the globe. VisitAlexandria.com Virginia Beach – VIRGINIA BEACH NEPTUNE FESTIVAL Sept. 26–28: The 51st anniversary of […]
Why Virginia Is Becoming a Major Tech Hub
Everyone knows tech geniuses are around every corner in Silicon Valley or Seattle. But don’t underestimate Virginia. The Commonwealth is becoming an increasingly major player in the tech industry, appearing on top techy lists worldwide. Hyperscale Hub From projected fusion plants to 3D-printed houses, it’s never a slow news day in the Old Dominion’s tech […]
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