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whro.org > 2026-09-06 > five-dead-after-amazon-cargo-plane-crashes-at-miami-airport

Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (312+ words) Updated September 6, 2026 at 6:07 PM EDT Five people were killed when a cargo plane crashed at the Miami International Airport on Sunday. Local officials said the scene on the ground was chaotic, with multiple people taken to area hospitals. Rosie Cordero-Stutz,…...

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whro.org > 2026-09-06 > multiple-patients-after-amazon-cargo-plane-crashes-at-miami-airport

'Multiple patients' after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (196+ words) Updated September 6, 2026 at 4:42 PM EDT There are "multiple patients" after a cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday, according to local fire officials. It's not clear whether anyone was killed in the incident. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said there…...

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whro.org > business-growth > 2026-09-02 > through-757-tech-developers-and-programmers-in-hampton-roads-find-community

Through 757 Tech, developers and programmers in Hampton Roads find community

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (471+ words) Learning and growing software development and programming skills doesn’t have to be a solitary endeavor in Hampton Roads. Whether someone is interested in JavaScript, artificial intelligence or cybersecurity, they can find a place to learn and network through 757 Tech, said…...

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whro.org > virginia-center-for-investigative-journalism > 2026-09-02 > dominion-ratepayers-on-the-hook-again-as-give-turns-into-take

Dominion ratepayers on the hook again as give turns into take

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1187+ words) Dominion Energy’s inability to accurately predict its annual fuel budget in three of the last five years burdens its Virginia customers with billions—with a b—in surprise add-ons to their electric bills. Its latest forecasting shortfall rang in at…...

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whro.org > local-government > 2026-09-01 > 260901-militarycircle-saunders

Norfolk aims to start Military Circle Mall demolition in October

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (512+ words) Norfolk expects to have a contractor on site at the shuttered Military Circle Mall in October, as the city works through two parallel efforts to prepare the 74-acre property for redevelopment. Deputy City Manager Ron Williams said the city has…...

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whro.org > news > local-news > 2026-08-25 > massive-battery-storage-site-planned-on-abandoned-basf-site-in-grove

Massive battery storage site planned on abandoned BASF site in Grove

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (515+ words) This story was reported and written by WHRO media partner Williamsburg Watch. An Omaha, Nebraska-based company wants to build a massive battery storage facility on part of the old BASF site in southern James City County, a project it says…...

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whro.org > virginia-government > 2026-08-25 > remember-the-little-guy-kaine-hears-from-virginia-farmers-as-canada-trade-fight-drives-up-concern

'Remember the little guy': Kaine hears from Virginia farmers as Canada trade fight drives up concern

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (566+ words) This story was reported and written by our media partner the Virginia Mercury. Just days after failed trade talks between President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney prompted new sweeping tariffs and threats of retaliation, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine,…...

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whro.org > environment > 2026-08-20 > the-mid-atlantics-electric-grid-operator-is-taking-steps-to-rein-in-data-center-demand

The Mid-Atlantic's electric grid operator is taking steps to rein in data center demand

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (733+ words) Facing mounting pressure over the soaring cost of electricity, the organization that manages the Mid-Atlantic’s electric grid has outlined plans to curb the outsized impact of data centers. PJM Interconnection, which oversees the grid in 13 states and Washington, D.C., is…...

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whro.org > local-government > 2026-08-20 > suffolk-looks-to-create-community-driven-visions-for-its-historic-villages

Suffolk looks to create ‘community-driven visions’ for its historic villages

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (347+ words) Suffolk announced on Wednesday that it’s beginning a multi-year planning project for six historic communities, known as villages. Jonathan McBride is the city planner leading the work. He told city council the goal is to preserve, protect and promote Suffolk’s…...

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whro.org > arts-culture > 2026-08-20 > vintage-trixie-in-chesapeake-caters-to-the-wild-weird-and-whimsical

Vintage Trixie in Chesapeake caters to the wild, weird and whimsical

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1038+ words) Call Lisa Carter Diemyer a weirdo. It's OK with her, though she prefers Trixie, a nickname she coined for herself. Inside her office, which she refers to as her lair, Trixie giggles a lot, cusses a little and enjoys sharing…...