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Three Virginia Schools Ranked Among U.S. News Top 100 Colleges: See Who Made It Three Virginia Schools Ranked Among U.S. News Top 100 Colleges: See Who Made It
Three Virginia Schools Ranked Among U.S. News Top 100 Colleges: See Who Made It Nearly 40 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Princeton University retained its No. 1 position on the national list, followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. The 41st edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges, using up to 17 academic quality metrics, including graduation rates and faculty resources.  "For over four decades, Best Colleges has served as a trusted and data-backed resource for students and f…

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by Chris Spiker
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Seven Virginia Colleges Ranked Among Top 100 Nationally In 2026 List: See Which Ones Seven Virginia Colleges Ranked Among Top 100 Nationally In 2026 List: See Which Ones
Seven Virginia Colleges Ranked Among Top 100 Nationally In 2026 List: See Which Ones Universities across the Northeast dominated a new list of the best colleges in the US, with more than 30 institutions ranked among the nation's top 100. Niche released its 2026 Best Colleges in America list on Monday, Aug. 25. The annual rankings cover more than 4,000 US colleges and universities, comparing them based on academics, value, student life, and athletics. Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was ranked No. 1 overall. Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, followed in second place, while fellow Cambridge school Harvard University finished fo…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Virginia Man Threatened To Rape Cop’s Daughter, Emailed Child Porn: Feds Virginia Man Threatened To Rape Cop’s Daughter, Emailed Child Porn: Feds
Virginia Man Threatened To Rape Cop’s Daughter, Emailed Child Porn: Feds What started as a parking complaint ended in disturbing federal charges for a Virginia man. Xavier Joseph Stafford, 22, of Williamsburg, admitted this week to threatening to rape a police officer's daughter over a simple parking dispute, federal authorities announced. Specifically, Stafford pleaded guilty on Monday, June 30 to distributing obscene visual representations of the sexual abuse of children, according to the US Attorney's Office. According to court documents, on Feb. 14 and 15, a police officer made contact with, and requested he move his vehicle from private property in Wi…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Big Lots Reopening Six VA Stores As Retailer Finishes Bankruptcy Comeback: See The Full List Big Lots Reopening Six VA Stores As Retailer Finishes Bankruptcy Comeback: See The Full List
Big Lots Reopening Six VA Stores As Retailer Finishes Bankruptcy Comeback: See The Full List Dozens of more Big Lots stores will reopen, finishing a nationwide comeback months after the discount chain filed for bankruptcy. Big Lots will open 78 stores on Wednesday, June 5, the company said in a news release on Friday, May 30. The chain began reopening locations in April after it was purchased by Variety Wholesalers in December 2024. After this wave of reopenings, Big Lots will have 219 stores back in business in the mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South. Nine stores were the first to open on Thursday, April 10, and 132 locations joined in May. Big Lots said its reop…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants A popular restaurant chain specializing in noodle-based dishes could close more than 20 locations. Noodles & Company plans to shut down as many as 21 restaurants in 2025, the fast-casual chain said in its first-quarter financial report on Wednesday, May 7. There are 13 to 17 company-owned restaurants expected to be shuttered, along with four franchised locations. The chain hasn't said which locations could close. The closings come as Noodles & Company reported a 4.4% increase in sales during the first three months of 2025. The chain rolled out a new menu in March, fe…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
These VA Kohl’s Are Among 27 Closing This Weekend, Company Confirms These VA Kohl’s Are Among 27 Closing This Weekend, Company Confirms
These VA Kohl’s Are Among 27 Closing This Weekend, Company Confirms Twenty-seven underperforming Kohl’s stores are set to close their doors for good this weekend, with Saturday, March 29 marking the final day of business for more than two dozen locations across the country. Closures include stores in the following states: Pennsylvania: Pottstown, 351 W. Schuylkill Road New Jersey: East Windsor, 72 Princeton Hightstown Road Massachusetts: Stoughton, 501 Technology Center Drive Virginia: Herndon, 2100 Centreville Road; Williamsburg, 100 Gristmill Plaza In addition to the store closures, Kohl’s announced it will shut down its San Bernardino E-commerce Fulfill…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Three VA Colleges Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why Three VA Colleges Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why
Three VA Colleges Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why Choosing a college is about more than academics, sports, and social life — campus beauty can also make a lasting impression. Travel magazine Conde Nast released its 2025 list of the 54 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the United States. Across the Northeast, several schools stand out for their historic architecture, stunning landscapes, and picturesque settings. Whether framed by rolling hills, autumn foliage, or Gothic spires, these colleges offer students an inspiring backdrop for their studies. Connecticut Wesleyan University was recognized for utilizing Greek Revival a…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Kohl’s Closing 27 Stores Across The US Including In VA Kohl’s Closing 27 Stores Across The US Including In VA
Kohl’s Closing 27 Stores Across The US Including In VA Kohl’s announced Thursday, Jan. 9, the closure of 27 underperforming stores, including locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia, as part of its 2025 real estate changes. The closures are expected to be finalized by April 2025 and are part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its store portfolio while adapting to evolving consumer trends. Among the affected locations are stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Pennsylvania Pottstown – 351 W Schuylkill Rd. New Jersey East Windsor – 72 Princeton Hightstown Rd. Massachusetts Stoug…

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by Jillian Pikora