Jennifer Blake
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Born and raised in Richmond, Jennifer has a special connection with the city. She reported and produced the news in South Carolina and North Carolina before moving back home 2022. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies - Production Technology in 2019.
She enjoys exploring, hanging with her two dogs and crocheting. If you see her around, don’t hesitate to introduce yourself!
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RRHA, RVA, and Related Affordable are bringing much-needed updates to a historic neighborhood.
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The I-64 Short Pump Interchange project is expected to reduce traffic, accidents and become more pedestrian friendly.
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Virginia War Memorial honors fallen service members for the 67th year.
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Debt ceiling agreement expected to impact 'SNAP' & TANIF programs
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The Petersburg community is shaken after two shootings leave 1 dead and 2 others injured.
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It’s a scholarship program that pays for childcare while the single mother takes classes.
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Thousands of Virginians are part of government assistance programs like SNAP and Social Security, causing some to fear the loss of these benefits.
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For three days, the food festival brought people throughout the community together to bite into traditional meals, desserts and drinks like Lebanese wine and beer.
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The 9-year-old who lived with compassion was taken too soon after a stray bullet claimed her life at a Memorial Day cookout back in May 2019.
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The Mindfulness Movement Event is for people of all ages to gather and spread positivity and resources about mental health.
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During Chesterfield County’s month-long effort to stop speeders, more than 1,000 drivers were stopped for excessive speeding in the first 2 weeks of May.
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During the month of May, residents are being asked not to cut their grass in an effort to increase wildlife, such as bees and other pollinators in local communities.
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The city started installing these new tools as a way to help slow down drivers after multiple pedestrian fatalities
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The decades-long event acted as a fundraiser for Fox Elementary School, a school that burned down in a tragic fire.
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The nationwide COVID emergency is over and local restaurants are having to adapt once again.
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The Prince George man hasn't been heard from since April 28.
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A major fire at the Strickland Manufacturing building forced dozens of firefighters from multiple jurisdictions to work together
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VCU's president says the student "as an exceptionally positive force in our world and was living to make the lives of everyone better."
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The Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority board is deciding whether or not to move forward with a proposal that would raise toll prices at 3 major Richmond expressways.
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“It can happen to you,” annual event brings awareness for missing children
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14 recommendations were made to protect students from a fire. These recommendations came after the Richmond Fire Marshal reported several issues in Richmond City schools.
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Pilot saved by quick actions of TSA & first responders after suffering cardiac arrest
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The team went undefeated through the state championship for the 2022-23 season.
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Red Flag Warnings mean that weather conditions are dry, windy and low humidity, which can easily cause a brush fire.
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Nearly a quarter of Americans wait until the last minute to file their taxes.
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Inflation & local artisans, why some say ‘it doesn’t matter’
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Crime victims’ fair provides resources ahead of victims’ rights week
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“Our why is the community,” The RVA Adaptive Sports Festival is back
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Performance Pickleball RVA will be in the space where the Macy’s department store used to be.
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Easter On Parade, which started in 1973, returned to Richmond after a three-year hiatus because of the pandemic.
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Pop Up RVA empowers local entrepreneurs for a third year
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Deadly bicycle crashes are quickly rising throughout Virginia, according to the DMV. So far, five bicyclists have died in Virginia in 2023.
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