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The Three Kitchens Of New Vrindaban

Folkways Reporter Zack Harold recently made a trip to the small town of New Vrindaban, in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle. It’s a Hare Krishna community started in the late 60s. These days, the town is home to a few hundred permanent residents, but thousands of pilgrims visit each year. They come to worship in the temple — and to visit the opulent Palace of Gold. But those main attractions were a pretty small part of Zack’s trip. He ended up spending much of his time in the kitchen.

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Senate Moves To Increase Work, Education Requirements For SNAP Recipients

A legislative committee heard sobering testimony about West Virginia’s workforce participation rate on Monday afternoon.

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House Passes Resolution Against Reclassifying Potomac River Section For Climate Concerns

House lawmakers voted to oppose Maryland efforts to reclassify parts of the Potomac River to protect cold water aquatic life from climate change.

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Education Committee’s First Bills Focus On Staffing Shortages

Much attention has been paid to the state’s teacher shortage, but schools have struggled to staff other positions in recent years as well. Some of the first bills discussed in the Senate Education committee this year are trying to address those ongoing issue.

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