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Snake Season In VA: Venomous Species, How To Spot Them
Nearly three dozen species of snakes call Virginia home. These are the ones to be aware of before heading outdoors this summer.
Hello! I'm a national breaking news editor covering and providing support in several states including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York City, Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. I re-joined Patch in 2019 as a roving editor before moving to the national desk in January 2020. This is my second stint with the company — I launched and managed Ankeny Patch in Iowa from 2011 to 2013.
Nearly three dozen species of snakes call Virginia home. These are the ones to be aware of before heading outdoors this summer.
More than two dozen species of snakes call Maryland home. These are the ones to be aware of before heading outdoors this summer.
Julias Wright pleaded guilty Wednesday, two years after police said he beat Johnny Shepherd to death in a parking lot over a door ding.
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The program ensures that registered LGBTQ+ business owners can access government programs and contracting opportunities through the state.
Nearly two dozen species of snakes call Pennsylvania home. These are the ones to be aware of before heading outdoors this summer.
Nearly two dozen species of snakes call New Jersey home. These are the ones to be aware of before heading outdoors this summer.
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Teams were surveying storm damage in Westmoreland County after severe weather ripped through the region early Wednesday morning.
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