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Last update: 5 hours agoPreakness Finale in Virginia: Laurel Park is hosting the Preakness Stakes for the first time—and it may be its last big hurrah—before the track closes next year and turns into a training facility, with jockey Sheldon Russell calling it “really special” even as the pageantry fades. Tourism Boost: The Virginia Tourism Corporation handed out $93,815 in Spring 2026 grants to six Northern Shenandoah Valley initiatives, from culinary series to cultural passports. Local Arts & Music: Harrisonburg’s Golden Pony is set to close next month, with musicians blaming thin margins, strict rules, and a tougher economy for live venues. Health Reminder: Experts are urging colon cancer screenings starting at 45 as more younger patients are diagnosed. Tech & Industry: Blackstone’s new data-center REIT raised $1.75B in a U.S. IPO, targeting hyperscale tenants in places including Northern Virginia. Community Spotlight: Danville’s Visit SoSi won a $30,000 tourism marketing grant to pull more visitors from North Carolina.
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