– Commonwealth Ranked Number One for Consumer Friendliness of Wine Laws – RICHMOND – It’s official: Virginia is for wine lovers. In a report released this week by the American Wine Consumer Coalition (AWCC) Virginia earned an A+ and was…
by Erin Kelly | August 15, 2013 Five high-school and college students from Virginia’s Eastern Shore had the opportunity to pursue marine science research this summer at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s Eastern Shore Laboratory in Wachapreague. This year’s…
Proves Export-Blocking Chinese Duties Unjustified Under WTO Rules United States Trade Representative Michael Froman, Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced today that the United States won a major case at the World Trade Organization…
The newly named 48th National Meeting on Poultry Health, Processing, and Live Production will be held October 7 – 9, 2013 in Ocean City, Maryland. Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. has assumed responsibility for what used to be “The Delmarva Poultry…
When Tropical Storm Lee drenched the Chesapeake Bay region in late 2011, newspaper reports ran wild with allusions to coffee. Satellite photos taken after the storm passed showed an ominous-looking brown streak stretching halfway down the Bay’s 200-mile length. Local…
The jellyfish often encountered in the Chesapeake Bay in the summer is the sea nettle Chrysaora quinquecirrha. Check out the map to see where they are most prevalent, and read more about how to avoid this biotic nuisance to alleviate…
Three groundwater withdrawal comment periods are open at this time. To learn about each withdrawal and details on how to make comment please refer to the individual notices attached. Tankard Farm, Comment period ends July 29, 2013 Sunset Beach Resort…
The deadline for 10 Maryland localities to set new stormwater utility fees is fast approaching. Nine of the 10 have now set fees, the lowest a 1 cent levy per eligible property in Frederick County. Many of the fees range based on…
The Town of Exmore is requesting proposals from Internet Service Providers to construct and offer broadband internet services in the Town. An incentive program is offered. The deadline for submittal of proposals is 12:00pm (noon), on Thursday, August 1, 2013.…
The Governor has released his commentary on AAA’s estimate of Virginia retail gas price reduction as a result of the removal of the gas tax on July 1. RICHMOND– AAA Mid-Atlantic is estimating that Virginia retail gas prices should drop…
