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Sister Cities: People from around the world unite in Virginia Beach

August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE OCEANFRONT –  Virginia Beach hosted the 61st annual conference of Sister Cities International this past month, bringing people from around the

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Letter: Trumpcare is a hazard to our health and our pocketbooks

May 25, 2017May 31, 2017 The Independent News

Dear Editor: Some members of Congress claim the American Health Care Act (AHCA) reduces healthcare costs relative to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). We

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Virginia Beach police chief discusses role of citizens advisory committees

April 28, 2017April 29, 2017 The Independent News

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE – Sometimes good things can evolve from bad things, Virginia Beach Police Chief Jim Cervera said on Tuesday, April 4,

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Column: Continuing the work of connecting Hampton Roads law enforcement, LGBT communities

April 19, 2017 The Independent News

BY MICHAEL BERLUCCHI Departments in all seven major Hampton Roads cities have now appointed liaison officers to serve as a bridge between police and

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Column: I was there for those who agree — and those who do not

March 7, 2017March 10, 2017 The Independent News

BY MARIANNE WINESETT WASHINGTON — I was there. It’s become the battle cry for every woman and man that participated in the many marches held around

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Column: As an introvert marches in Washington, meeting others matters more than speeches

March 7, 2017March 10, 2017 The Independent News

BY ERICA HOWELL WASHINGTON — “Life begins where your comfort zone ends.” This is the mantra I repeated to myself in the days leading up

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Government Human Rights Norfolk Virginia Beach

Column: In marches here and afar, many came together to represent an America that was already great

March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 The Independent News

BY CHONA SANTANDER O’GALVIN NORFOLK — There we were: two suburban moms from Virginia Beach making the trek into downtown Norfolk via the Tide with

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Government Human Rights Virginia Beach

Column: Even for one who isn’t the type to protest, women’s march was something greater than anticipated

March 7, 2017March 10, 2017 The Independent News

BY DENISE FINKBEINER HOLDEN  WASHINGTON — I like my comfort. I’m not the type to protest, walking around with strangers carrying posters for each other to

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After postponement, student-led Gay-Straight Alliance event at Cox High School brings hundreds together

February 24, 2017 The Independent News

BY COURTNEY HERRICK  GREAT NECK – People packed the auditorium at Frank W. Cox High School on Monday, Jan. 30, for the school’s first

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Column: A Virginia Beach mom speaks out against prejudice in life and online

February 7, 2017February 8, 2017 The Independent News

BY CHONA SANTANDER O’GALVIN VIRGINIA BEACH — There are a few things that are obvious to people when they meet me: I’m short. I’m not

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