Kristi K. Higgins
Columnist and Journalist at The Progress-Index
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Kristi K. Higgins
RICHMOND — Over 700 people attended the Richmond Fur Fest held in the Commons at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) on April 5. The fundraising event, aka RUFF, raised over $547 for the Transgender Assistance Program of Virginia. The schedule of events at the Richmond Fur Fair included a variety of panels including a "Brief History of the Furry Fandom" and other activities. Cosplay, 3DS Streetpass, Pokémon and Kandi meetups took place.
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2 weeks ago |
progress-index.com | Kristi K. Higgins
The Richmond Fur Fest, organized by the Anthro Society of VCU, drew over 700 attendees and raised $547 for the Transgender Assistance Program of Virginia. The event featured panels, meetups, live music and DJs, celebrating anthropomorphic animal content and furry fandom. The Anthro Society of VCU aims to build community, share interests and educate others about furry fandom. The event's success highlights the growing visibility and acceptance of furry culture.
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2 weeks ago |
progress-index.com | Kristi K. Higgins
The alliance aims to address food insecurity among children, a problem affecting over 13 million children in the US. PETERSBURG — Petersburg Mayor Sam Parham has joined the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger. The nonpartisan coalition with over 400 mayors from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. is united in the fight against food insecurity which affects more than 13 million children across the United States.
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Kristi K. Higgins
PETERSBURG — Petersburg Mayor Sam Parham has joined the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger. The nonpartisan coalition with over 400 mayors from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. is united in the fight against food insecurity which affects more than 13 million children across the United States. Parham’s work includes partnering with the Petersburg Public School System to improve meal quality and ensure students enjoy nutritious options. “No child in Petersburg should go hungry,” Parham said.
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Kristi K. Higgins
PETERSBURG — Southern Living magazine's recent feature titled "10 Best Things To Do In Petersburg, Virginia" shares what to do, where to eat and where to stay. It was written by travel-obsessed, Virginia-based, freelance writer Jennifer Prince whose travel bylines have appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Travel + Leisure, AFAR, Lonely Planet, TripSavvy, Conde Nast Traveler and others.
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