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š± Could a Prince George renterās mold case reshape Virginia tenant protections?
Prince George, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Prince George! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Could a Prince George renterās mold case reshape Virginia tenant protections?
- How does Prince Georgeās 30% water hike compare nationwide?
Also on today's calendar: Dinwiddie JV Football @ Prince George.
Today's riddle: If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 34.
- Monday: Brilliant sunshine and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 39 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ If passed, this bill would strengthenĀ protections for Virginia renters exposed to mold (insidenova.com) ā A Prince George residentās mold-plagued apartment is helping drive a proposed update to Virginiaās tenant-protection laws, which will be reconsidered in the 2027 session. The bill aims to clarify landlord responsibilities, make it easier for renters to recover costs for damaged property and medical bills, and refine what counts as negligence when mold complaints go unresolved. 
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ā¢ In Minnesota, residents say water bills doubled after rate hikes as the city says usage spiked (thecooldown.com) ā Prince George residents are highlighted among communities nationwide facing steep water rate hikes, with a nearly 30% increase from Virginia American noted as a major strain on local budgets. The story centers on Minnesota bills but uses Prince Georgeās experience to show how rising water costs and tiered pricing are squeezing families and prompting questions about transparency and affordability. Ā Ā Ā
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Hopewell Library, 209 E Cawson St., Hopewell
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Saturday October 24
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- RTD Sports staff high school football picks: Hopewell at Petersburg (richmond.com)
- See who's on the ballot in Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hopewell (progress-index.com)
- Hopewell Father Accused of Fatally Shaking 5-Month-Old Son Over Crying (hypefresh.com)
Petersburg
- 8News' own Mariah Jallad honored by Petersburg School Board for quality reporting (wric.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy?" ā It's the one on the range. (Thank you Helen H. for sending it in!)
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