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These DMV Cities Are Among Safest In US: New Ranking These DMV Cities Are Among Safest In US: New Ranking
These DMV Cities Are Among Safest In US: New Ranking Some neighborhoods in the DMV region rank among the safest in the United States, according to a newly released report from WalletHub.  Two from Virginia were in the top 10 in the new ranking, with the state boasting five overall, joining two from Maryland and the District of Columbia as the safest cities in America in 2024.  In making their rankings, WalletHub evaluated a variety of "threats to safety," including the possibility of natural disasters, mass shootings, traffic accidents, and other dangers.  “When people think about safety in a city, their minds probably immedia…

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by Zak Failla
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Virginia Ranked Among Top 20 'Happiest States' In US, New Study Found Virginia Ranked Among Top 20 'Happiest States' In US, New Study Found
Virginia Ranked Among Top 20 'Happiest States' In US, New Study Found Don't worry, be happy. Virginia is the 16th happiest state in America, according to a newly released ranking by Wallethub.  To determine where Americans are most satisfied with their lives, researchers keyed in on which states "exhibit the best combination of good economic, emotional, physical and social health."  All 50 states were measured across 30 key metrics, according to WalletHub, including things such as the share of adult depression, number of work hours, and ideal weather. Virginia faired well in two categories, but in the second half in the third:  Emotion and …

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Virginia Ranked Top State In Nation To Find Jobs Virginia Ranked Top State In Nation To Find Jobs
Virginia Ranked Top State In Nation To Find Jobs Virginia has ranked as one of the nation's best states for jobs, according to a new study released by WalletHub. With the unemployment rate at 3.7% and many businesses desperate to hire workers, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst States for Jobs, with Virginia ranking number 8 in the best states for employment. The study compared the 50 states across 35 key indicators of job-market strength, opportunity, and economic vitality. The data set reportedly ranges from employment growth to median annual income to average commute time. Virgi…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Virginia Schools Rank Among Best In The Nation, According To Newly Released Report Virginia Schools Rank Among Best In The Nation, According To Newly Released Report
Virginia Schools Rank Among Best In The Nation, According To Newly Released Report A new study focused on the performance of public school systems after the COVID-19 pandemic ranked Maryland's education system as one of the best in the nation, according to WalletHub. Maryland ranked fifth in the nation with a total score of 60.67 according to the report.  Surrounding states also made the cut, with Virginia coming in at number and Delaware landing the sixth spot. The study is more comprehensive than most, considering not only academic outcomes and funding but also performance, safety, class size, and instructor credentials, pollsters noted. To read the full study an…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Virginia's Public School Systems Ranked Top 5 In Nation: Wallethub Virginia's Public School Systems Ranked Top 5 In Nation: Wallethub
Virginia's Public School Systems Ranked Top 5 In Nation: Wallethub Public school education is a sensible and popular option for many families in the country, and in Virginia, it is a great choice, according to Wallethub.  Virginia was named fourth overall, based on quality, safety and many other metrics, in Wallethub's latest ranking for best public school systems nationwide. Virginia was closely ranked behind New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The Commonwealth also took home fourth place for the best math scores in the country.  Click here to see Wallethub's full rankings for public school systems in each state.&nb…

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by AJ Goldbloom