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Average price for a Thanksgiving meal in Virginia is $91.30

As the cost of consumer goods continues to trend upward, so has the price of a Thanksgiving meal.

PWC Police report for Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022

Armed carjacking of food delivery vehicle in Dale City; threats of potential violence towards Saunders Middle School posted on Instagram.

Dr. Ron Howell heads USDA’s Virginia Farm Service Agency

The Biden Administration recently appointed Dr. Ronald Howell, Jr. as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Virginia Farm Service Agency (FSA).

Northam recommends eliminating sales tax on groceries

Virginia Business is reporting today, Dec. 15, that exiting Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, who leaves office next month, has proposed four tax cuts, "including eliminating Virginia’s 1.5% sales tax on groceries and providing an income tax cut for low- and middle-income Virginians."

New Giant Food opens Nov. 19 in Manassas at Bull Run shopping center; West Gate Giant closing

Giant Food will open a new store at 10864 Sudley Manor Drive. Manassas, on Friday, Nov. 19. The new store includes is a pharmacy, a pre-order/pick-up area, a wide assortment of ready-to-eat items, a Starbucks, bakery and a florist shop

Va. Farm Bureau survey: Average price of Thanksgiving meal in Virginia is $63.66

The survey of common grocery items found on Thanksgiving tables places the average cost of a traditional meal for 10 adults at $63.66, or $6.37 per person. The survey menu included turkey, ham, stuffing, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, rolls, carrots, celery, cranberries, green beans, peas, milk and pumpkin pie with whipped cream.

AARP Virginia asks people to organize, participate, donate food in September

No collection will be deemed too small but with some effort on the part of your groups(s), the results can indeed be truly impactful in feeding the needy in your community. AARP Virginia is asking you to please organize, participate, and donate during September’s Hunger Action Month.

Crop Insurance 101 webinar set for July 20 - open to all farmers nationnwide

Farmers and ranchers nationwide are invited to participate in a webinar on July 20 from noon to 1 p.m., CT, which will provide an overview of available federal crop insurance options.

Oh! Market in Manassas to host international food festival June 26-27

Oh! Market is celebrating its diverse community and foods by hosting an international food festival on Sat., June 26 and Sun., June 27 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its store at 7412 Stream Walk Lane in Manassas. Food tastings will represent cuisine from Korea, China, Japan, Caribbean, Vietnam, Central America, Mexico, India and more. Admission is free.

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