So many highly rewarding, purposeful educational opportunities and outstanding community events hosted by a strong partnership between CSPAN and Cox Virginia thanks to Cox leader kathryn falk. Kathryn - you’re simply The Best!

Two cents an acre: That's what the United States paid the czarist government of Russia - this day 1868 - for the territory of Alaska. Here's the check for $7.2 million. Some Russians today claim that Alaska still belongs to them

Thursday is a big day for us! We will break ground on our #ProjectLearningGarden. Thank you to our custodial team for their preparatory efforts! We would also like to thank @captainplanetfdn & to @coxcommunications for sponsoring our garden! 🐏🌱 #CRESSchoolofDreams #CRESAllStars

I’ve declared a state of emergency in advance of Hurricane Helene. As high winds and heavy rains are predicted for parts of Virginia, we urge everyone to stay informed through trusted resources and follow the direction of your local officials. governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-…

🚨Update🚨 Excited to add one of the best trainers in the DMV Coach Lex to our clinic staff. We are committed to having small player to coach ratios so each player can get a ton of reps and feedback! Sign up via QR code or here: forms.gle/Zqs74VJs8DK2pv…

The outpouring of love has been amazing. Thank you all. Sanaa's family has set up a GoFundMe to help with funeral costs and other arrangements: gofund.me/6c014903

Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, died Saturday night, her family said. She was 86. cbsn.ws/3NqkBf6

#Reminder Join Supervisor Supervisor James Walkinshaw's 2nd Annual Climate Action Conference at Lake Braddock SS on Oct. 26, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. You will hear from Congressman Connolly, learn about how emissions affect health, and see the County’s electric bus fleet bit.ly/2acac?utm_sour…

We’re aware of a 2.8 magnitude earthquake that was felt in Central Virginia. Our teams are contacting local government officials now, and are working to assess the impact.

Zoey and I encourage all sixth, seventh and eighth grade Virginians to apply for the 2025 Virginia State Civics Bee, which is part of 2025 National Civics Bee® competition. The deadline to apply is February 4, 2025. You can find the application here: va250.org/civics-bee/

Consider taking an ice-walking cue from those waddling tuxedoed ice pros: Walk like a penguin. Shuffling helps keep your weight in a straight-down stance, allowing your feet to carry your weight carefully and minimize slipping.

Tre Holloman hit a half court shot to seal the victory for my Spartans over Maryland on the road and I just started jumping up and screaming like a little kid. This is their third win in a row over a ranked opponent! Michigan State Men's Basketball

Jackson, the first populist president, the first president who was not an eastern elite, was a real showman. Even the way he entered a room was dramatic. Here: an excerpt from my 2015 book "Under This Roof:"

Woodrow Wilson held the first formal presidential news conference - this day 1913. He asked reporters to gather and more than 100 did. Prior to this, White House reporters used to just stand outside the gates, interviewing people who came and went (more)

2/ Theodore Roosevelt took pity on the reporters one cold, rainy day and invited them in and set aside a room for them to work. TR’s “news conferences” were usually one way lectures, often given while sitting in the White House barber’s chair

Today is the 46th C-SPANniversary. #OnThisDay

All Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be closed today, Friday, March 21, 2025. We are closing for safety and security reasons based on information we received late last night and early this morning. No staff should report.

Difficult times. Lots of things to worry about. So here's a photo of my beloved Corgi. Say hello to Poppy and happy Friday

WIth the exception of the 2020 pandemic (when Trump was also President), American consumers haven't been this down in the dumps since 1952 (Univ. Michigan survey)

Immense damage. Travel/tourism supports approx 9.6M American jobs and contributes some $2.4T to GDP (via Financial Times)