$239,758 to Tech for Alzheimer’s Research
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech a $239,758 grant for aging research related to Alzheimer’s Disease. This brain… Read the rest
Blacksburg
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Toms Creek Basin Bicycle & Pedestrian Study
The Town of Blacksburg recently completed a connectivity study to identify ways to expand non-vehicular transportation infrastructure in the Toms Creek Basin, such as trails,… Read the rest
$288,986 to Blacksburg’s Biotherapeutics, Inc.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, one of the institutes that make up the National Institutes of Health, has awarded $288,986 to Biotherapeutics, Inc.,… Read the rest
8/26: LLI Fall Registration Opens
Fall registration for LLI at Virginia Tech opens August 26 at 10:00 Lifelong Learning at Virginia Tech is starting its tenth year. Each term is… Read the rest
Blacksburg runner wins gold in Olympics
Congratulations to Cole Hocker, who earned a gold medal at the Paris Olympics! The 23 year-old won the men’s 1500-meter run, and his winning time… Read the rest
$118,000 NIST Grant to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a $118,000 grant to Virginia Tech. The funds awarded will go… Read the rest
Town Council Addresses Arrest Report
Recently the Blacksburg Town Council was made aware, through local news reports, of the arrest of Council Member Liam Watson. At this time the Town… Read the rest
8/10: August Fish Fry
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its August Fish Fry on Saturday, August 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543… Read the rest
8/2-3: Steppin’ Out
Celebrate the 43rd Anniversary of Steppin’ Out in Downtown Blacksburg, August 2 & 3! Downtown Blacksburg merchants also hold their much-awaited final clearance sidewalk sales… Read the rest
Steppin’ Out Downtown Street Closures
Due to the Steppin’ Out street festival in Downtown Blacksburg, the following road closures will be in place beginning Friday, August 2 at 4am and… Read the rest
Paving Operations – Hubbard & King Street
Beginning Monday, August 5, annual paving will continue on Hubbard Street/Airport Road between the intersections of South Main and Dehart Street. In addition, paving work… Read the rest
Blacksburg En Blanc: August 10
On Saturday, August 10 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm, the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation (BMCF) will host a picnic fundraiser on the lawn of the… Read the rest