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Northam picks Pakistani-American Atif Qarni as next secretary education
Governor-elect Ralph Northam announcing his decision to pick Atif Qarni as Secretary Education at Beville Middle School, Photo: Northam Twitter Pakistani-American Atif Qarni, a Prince William County Public School teacher and Marine Corps veteran, has been...December 21, 2017 3508 0 -
17-year-old Maame Biney is the newest U.S. speedskating sensation
Photo:Screenshot/NBC America has found its newest star athlete – 17-year-old Maame Biney – whose electrifying speedskating at Utah Olympic Oval on Saturday won her a spot in the U.S. team for 2018 Winter Olympics. Her scintillating...December 17, 2017 2495 1 -
Virginia among top five on Forbes’ Best States for Business 2017 list
Virginia has improved its ranking on Frobes’ latest list of Best States for Business, and is now among the top five American states for attractive incentives and policies. The state is now ranked fifth, one spot...December 1, 2017 1782 0 -
How immigrants are vital to Virginia’s vibrant economy
A view of skyline in Tysons, Photo: Lluck002/Wikimedia Commons The unemployment rate in Virginia is the lowest in years at 3.6 percent. The state is home to three of the wealthiest American counties – Loudoun, Arlington...November 21, 2017 2078 0 -
Ralph Northam pledges to keep Virginia diverse, inclusive
Ralph Northam speaking to Views News TV as candidate at a Pakistan Independence Day event in Virginia August 2017 Virginia’s newly elected governor Ralph Northam has pledged respect for diversity and vowed to keep the state...November 8, 2017 1618 0 -
Democratic Ralph Northam elected Virginia’s next governor
Photo: Ralph Northam Facebook Page Democratic Ralph Northam on Tuesday defeated Republican Ed Gillespie in a morale-boosting victory for Democrats, as voters backed Northam’s policies and agenda for development of the state. The race between the...November 8, 2017 1582 0 -
Hello, Fall!!!
As Virginia’s green landscapes transition into autumn colors, Views and News is posting a series of albums. The pictures here were taken in Alexandria and Fairfax between January 5 and 7, 2017 Photo: Views and News ...November 7, 2017 1887 0 -
Virginians vote to elect governor, all state delegates
Virginia State Capitol Photo: Anderskev/Wikipedia A neck and neck race between Democratic Ralph Northam and Republican Ed Gillespie has raised the stakes for both parties as the election result will be seen as a political barometer...November 7, 2017 1169 0 -
Virginia Gubernatorial Election: Poll sees all tied up before Tuesday’s finish line
Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Photo: Varmin/Wikimedia Commons A survey of likely voters on the eve of Virginia’s gubernatorial election finds that candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general all are deadlocked. The rare neck...November 5, 2017 1176 0 -
Will immigrants shape Virginia’s November 7 election outcome?
Virginia’s immigrant communities are vibrant, successful and have a growing political importance that may shape the outcome of November 7 gubernatorial election like never before. More than 12 percent of the state’s population comprises foreign born...November 4, 2017 1387 0