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Sal Orlando, News Editor Dangerously high temperatures are forecasted for the Richmond area this week, potentially being the region’s worst in several years, according to the National Weather Service. The projected temperatures, set to break 100 degrees, are being caused by a weather phenomenon called a “heat dome,” where high atmospheric pressure traps hot air. […] The post Widespread heat wave forecasted to bring ‘significant risk’ to Richmond appeared first on The Commonwealth

Heciel Nieves Bonilla, News Editor  Current and former employees of the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU described a deteriorating work environment marked by ethics complaints, restrictions on expression, a fear of retaliation among staff and a high turnover rate.  The ICA has been involved in at least 32 formal ethics complaints since its opening […] The post Some ICA staff describe ethics violations, ‘toxic’ work culture appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.