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  • 1 week ago | wtvr.com | Bill Fitzgerald

    RICHMOND, Va. — It's a springtime ritual that brings all of Central Virginia together; the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K. "We've done it in the rain and the snow. I think we're going to be a little chilly, but the weather will be good tomorrow."Among the tens of thousands of runners and walkers you'll see Saturday morning will be Katie Troy, a Henrico mother who as fate would it, has more reasons to take part than she ever wanted.

  • 3 weeks ago | wtvr.com | Bill Fitzgerald

    RICHMOND, Va. — Every 33 minutes a wish is granted by the Make-a-Wish Foundation. They've been doing that for 45 years, helping children across the nation and here in Virginia who are battling devastating diseases. For World Wish Month CBS 6 is highlighting some of the children and families in our area whose wishes have been granted and whose lives have been changed. Siblings Lance Hamilton III and Jahnesa Jones don't need much prodding to tell you about their experiences.

  • 4 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Bill Fitzgerald

    Share RICHMOND, Va. — As federal agencies slash their workforces and budgets, one question looms: What will happen to Medicaid, the health insurance for low-income families and people with disabilities? The federal government pays just over half of traditional Medicaid and 90% of the expansion under "Obamacare," which Virginia passed in 2018. The parties have decidedly different views.

  • 1 month ago | wtvr.com | Bill Fitzgerald

    RICHMOND, Va. — As federal agencies slash their workforces and budgets, one question looms: What will happen to Medicaid, the health insurance for low-income families and people with disabilities? The federal government pays just over half of traditional Medicaid and 90% of the expansion under "Obamacare," which Virginia passed in 2018. The parties have decidedly different views.

  • 1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Bill Fitzgerald

    Share RICHMOND, Va. — Federal workers fired in sweeping cuts imposed by President Trump last month rallied at Capitol Square Friday afternoon, demanding his administration follow a judge's ruling and reinstate thousands who were let go. Nearly a week after the ruling, the reinstatement has not happened.

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Bill Fitzgerald
Bill Fitzgerald @BillFitzCBS6
12 Jan 24

RT @TylerLayneMusic: BREAKING: The judge has ordered the Richmond School Board to produce a copy of the report to him — so that he can revi…

Bill Fitzgerald
Bill Fitzgerald @BillFitzCBS6
27 Oct 23

Some serious enthusiasm at Twin Hickory ES for #coats4kids! #cbs6 #rva #puritan 275 coats collected! Let’s keep kids warm this winter! https://t.co/kLKyDBPMIq

Bill Fitzgerald
Bill Fitzgerald @BillFitzCBS6
12 Sep 23

RT @crampell: holy moly, child poverty rate rose from all-time low of 5.2% in 2021 to 12.4% (!!!) in 2022, reflecting end of temporary chil…