Alina
@alinaballerinadoll.bsky.social
29. black. queer. she/they. disabled. DMV- Rva based and focused.
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Conservation group sues EPA over “forever chemicals” in Commonwealth water #12OnYourSide
Conservation group sues EPA over “forever chemicals” in Commonwealth water
The lawsuit, announced on Monday, December 22, 2025, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
www.12onyourside.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Conservation group sues EPA over “forever chemicals” in Commonwealth water #12OnYourSide
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This is definitely not the first time I've heard this about them
There is ongoing scam happening posing as a black trans safe house in Texas. The fake org is "Black Trans Texas Connection."
There is an IG page
@blacktransscam
that verifies its nonexistence by checking w local orgs in its supposed operating city of Houston. 👇
There is an IG page
@blacktransscam
that verifies its nonexistence by checking w local orgs in its supposed operating city of Houston. 👇
December 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This is definitely not the first time I've heard this about them
Truly tired of having to deal with antiblackness within medical care as a black disabled patient in VA it's taking a toll on me and has been since childhood but it's costing me so much now especially this weekend with VCU&HCA's care teams.
March 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Truly tired of having to deal with antiblackness within medical care as a black disabled patient in VA it's taking a toll on me and has been since childhood but it's costing me so much now especially this weekend with VCU&HCA's care teams.
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Violent crime stats for 2025 in the city were the best Richmond has seen in more than a decade up until Jan. 27, when the city recorded its first homicide of the year.
Since that day, major crimes detectives have been busy and the violence has been consistent.
Since that day, major crimes detectives have been busy and the violence has been consistent.
Mayor Avula sits down with Jon Burkett after spike in Richmond crime: 'We've had a string these last few days'
Violent crime stats for 2025 in the city were the best Richmond has seen in more than a decade up until Jan. 27, when the city recorded its first homicide of the year.
www.wtvr.com
February 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Violent crime stats for 2025 in the city were the best Richmond has seen in more than a decade up until Jan. 27, when the city recorded its first homicide of the year.
Since that day, major crimes detectives have been busy and the violence has been consistent.
Since that day, major crimes detectives have been busy and the violence has been consistent.
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Her story has shaken up metro Detroit. It's very cold up here and she didn't get the help she needed even after calling the city and multiple agencies.
She, her mom, and her kids slept in a van. Ran out of gas.
Her 9 year old & 2 year old died from hypothermia.
I can't stop thinking about her. 💔
She, her mom, and her kids slept in a van. Ran out of gas.
Her 9 year old & 2 year old died from hypothermia.
I can't stop thinking about her. 💔
“I regret having to sleep out there so bad. I tell them, ‘I’m sorry, but I tried.’”
These kids deserved our protection. This mother deserves our protection. We are collectively failing one another.
These kids deserved our protection. This mother deserves our protection. We are collectively failing one another.
Mom of 2 kids who froze to death while sleeping in a van says she asked for help: ‘I’m sorry, but I tried’
The mom of two children who died from hypothermia while sleeping in a cold van said she has asked for help for a long time.
www.wdam.com
February 12, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Her story has shaken up metro Detroit. It's very cold up here and she didn't get the help she needed even after calling the city and multiple agencies.
She, her mom, and her kids slept in a van. Ran out of gas.
Her 9 year old & 2 year old died from hypothermia.
I can't stop thinking about her. 💔
She, her mom, and her kids slept in a van. Ran out of gas.
Her 9 year old & 2 year old died from hypothermia.
I can't stop thinking about her. 💔
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A reality is that a ton of nonprofit organizations & other facilities are laying-off a ton of people, and sometimes outright shuttering, because they still haven't received federal funding they were contractually promises. Many websites are still not up. And a lot more. All despite court orders.
Birthright citizenship order - BLOCKED.
Federal funding cut off - BLOCKED.
Illegal feds resignation plan - BLOCKED.
Access to Treasury's vital data system - BLOCKED.
Firing 2000 USAID workers - BLOCKED.
Drastic NIH Grant Cuts - BLOCKED.
Removing public health websites - BLOCKED.
Federal funding cut off - BLOCKED.
Illegal feds resignation plan - BLOCKED.
Access to Treasury's vital data system - BLOCKED.
Firing 2000 USAID workers - BLOCKED.
Drastic NIH Grant Cuts - BLOCKED.
Removing public health websites - BLOCKED.
February 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
A reality is that a ton of nonprofit organizations & other facilities are laying-off a ton of people, and sometimes outright shuttering, because they still haven't received federal funding they were contractually promises. Many websites are still not up. And a lot more. All despite court orders.
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More than 400 applicants to Willliam & Mary Law School received letters on Tuesday incorrectly telling them they were accepted to the program.
Over 400 William & Mary Law School applicants receive incorrect acceptance letters
More than 400 applicants to Willliam & Mary Law School received letters on Tuesday incorrectly telling them they were accepted to the program, a spokesperson with the school confirmed to WTKR.
www.wtvr.com
February 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
More than 400 applicants to Willliam & Mary Law School received letters on Tuesday incorrectly telling them they were accepted to the program.
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“It was a big boom. My pole and stuff was shaking, like really, really violently, so I thought something exploded.”
Did you experience damage from the storm?
Did you experience damage from the storm?
Winter storm wreaks havoc on Virginia neighborhoods: 'I thought something exploded'
A winter storm that swept through central Virginia on Tuesday left trees coated in ice, which brought down branches and caused widespread damage and power outages.
www.wtvr.com
February 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
“It was a big boom. My pole and stuff was shaking, like really, really violently, so I thought something exploded.”
Did you experience damage from the storm?
Did you experience damage from the storm?
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"Put a stop to this absurdity and take care of those in a mental crisis when they need it the most," she said.
Irvo Otieno's mother supports legislation she thinks could have saved his life: 'Put a stop to this absurdity'
Caroline Ouko, the mother of Irvo Otieno is putting her support behind a piece of legislation that she says could have helped saved him from being sent to jail and his eventual death.
www.wtvr.com
February 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
"Put a stop to this absurdity and take care of those in a mental crisis when they need it the most," she said.
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Remember that a mask does more than protect against covid.
A well fitted respirator will also keep you safe from flu, measles, TB and other airborne viruses. It will keep those around you safe if you’re sick.
It’s an easy way to demonstrate community care and solidarity.
A well fitted respirator will also keep you safe from flu, measles, TB and other airborne viruses. It will keep those around you safe if you’re sick.
It’s an easy way to demonstrate community care and solidarity.
February 12, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Remember that a mask does more than protect against covid.
A well fitted respirator will also keep you safe from flu, measles, TB and other airborne viruses. It will keep those around you safe if you’re sick.
It’s an easy way to demonstrate community care and solidarity.
A well fitted respirator will also keep you safe from flu, measles, TB and other airborne viruses. It will keep those around you safe if you’re sick.
It’s an easy way to demonstrate community care and solidarity.
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How are the roads where you live?
Early morning look at Central Virginia road conditions after winter storm
Virginia State Police reported more than 700 crashes statewide during the winter storm. Seventy people were injured in those crashes, but no deaths have been reported.
www.wtvr.com
February 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
How are the roads where you live?
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It’s a snapshot of how the system works and what inspectors say must be fixed.
EPA report shows pages of violations within Richmond water distribution system
Pages packed with violations are now uncovered in a 2022 Environmental Protection Agency inspection report about Richmond’s drinking water distribution system.
www.12onyourside.com
January 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
It’s a snapshot of how the system works and what inspectors say must be fixed.
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Plant staff who have worked there for years say it's unlike anything they've seen.
Inside look at Richmond water plant flood
City officials say a weather-related power outage caused flooding at the water plant, which forced service to be cut off while workers dealt with the issue.
www.12onyourside.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Plant staff who have worked there for years say it's unlike anything they've seen.
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This week has been something many residents have never experienced and likely wouldn't like to again.
‘We don’t want to have this situation happen again’: Henrico officials learn lessons from water crisis
Five days into the crisis, water is coming out of the taps again in eastern Henrico, but the entire county remains under a boil advisory.
www.nbc12.com
January 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This week has been something many residents have never experienced and likely wouldn't like to again.
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A newly released report from the Virginia Department of Health alleges the facility delayed reporting suspected abuse infants in 2023.
VDH report sheds more light on Henrico Doctor’s failure to report suspected infant abuse
A newly released report from the Virginia Department of Health alleges the facility delayed reporting suspected abuse infants in 2023.
www.nbc12.com
January 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
A newly released report from the Virginia Department of Health alleges the facility delayed reporting suspected abuse infants in 2023.
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Here's a list of events taking place in Central Virginia for Martin Luther King Day.
Celebrate Freedom: A round-up of events for MLK day in Central VA
In honor of his numerous achievements, several events are taking place in Central Virginia for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
www.12onyourside.com
January 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Here's a list of events taking place in Central Virginia for Martin Luther King Day.
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The water may be flowing, but the questioning is only just beginning.
Richmond prepares for water plan investigation following crisis
Monday marks one week since Richmond’s water crisis began, and now neighbors, businesses and councilmembers want answers on why it ever happened.
www.12onyourside.com
January 14, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The water may be flowing, but the questioning is only just beginning.
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He added that he understands no water has impacted the community and outlined plans for the next steps.
Richmond mayor unveils water crisis recovery plan in council meeting
Mayor Danny Avula says there are three phases to the city's water crisis recovery plan.
www.12onyourside.com
January 14, 2025 at 4:16 AM
He added that he understands no water has impacted the community and outlined plans for the next steps.
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The chamber, where Democrats hold a razor-thin 51-49 majority, advanced Tuesday's three proposed constitutional amendments while sister resolutions work their way through the Senate.
Virginia House passes resolutions protecting abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
Lawmakers in the Virginia House of Delegates passed resolutions on Tuesday enshrining rights to abortion, voting and marriage equality in a critical step for Democrats hoping to amend the state’s constitution next year
www.12onyourside.com
January 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The chamber, where Democrats hold a razor-thin 51-49 majority, advanced Tuesday's three proposed constitutional amendments while sister resolutions work their way through the Senate.
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"So many people are getting strep throat and bronchitis due to the air quality. It’s quite very tragic here,” Charlottesville native and VSU grad Keicon Cherry said.
Virginia native experiencing California wildfires: ‘Very tragic here’
The Charlottesville native is grateful to be alive and have a home. Yet, staying in Los Angeles is becoming increasingly difficult.
www.12onyourside.com
January 15, 2025 at 1:15 AM
"So many people are getting strep throat and bronchitis due to the air quality. It’s quite very tragic here,” Charlottesville native and VSU grad Keicon Cherry said.
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The city said the plant was fully staffed during the power outage and flood, ultimately leading to the water crisis. Fully staffed means three operators were on site.
Three operators considered ‘fully staffed’ when water plant lost power
State officials tell 12 On Your Side that increased staffing would have made a difference at Richmond’s water treatment plant when there was a power outage.
www.12onyourside.com
January 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The city said the plant was fully staffed during the power outage and flood, ultimately leading to the water crisis. Fully staffed means three operators were on site.
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Richmond's Mayor Dr. Danny Avula sat down with 12 On Your Side for a one-on-one interview on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the recent water crisis.
Watch the full interview in the link below.
Watch the full interview in the link below.
Richmond’s mayor addresses water crisis in one-on-one interview
In just his first few days on the job, Richmond Mayor Dr. Danny Avula was dealing with his first crisis
www.12onyourside.com
January 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Richmond's Mayor Dr. Danny Avula sat down with 12 On Your Side for a one-on-one interview on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the recent water crisis.
Watch the full interview in the link below.
Watch the full interview in the link below.
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Two earthquakes rattled portions of Central Virginia on Tuesday and Wednesday.
‘Earthquakes happen’: Va Tech professor provides insight after two quakes rattle Central Virginia
While it caught many residents by surprise, Martin Chapman, a geophysics professor at Virginia Tech, said quakes like these happen at least once every year or two.
www.12onyourside.com
January 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Two earthquakes rattled portions of Central Virginia on Tuesday and Wednesday.