Ayse Pirge
Freelance ReporterAyse Pirge graduated in Fall 2021 from the College of William and Mary with a BA in English. She is also interested in writing stories and poetry, and hopes to publish a poetry chapbook.
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Researchers from the University of Virginia have found a possible negative side effect of weight loss injection drugs on muscle mass. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge reports. -
A planned data center complex in Strasburg was among the topics in Monday’s public forum there. Local leaders and developers answered questions submitted by residents. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge reports. -
Agriculture is Virginia’s biggest private industry. The war in Iran has caused a significant uptick in fuel and fertilizer prices, which is impacting farmers who rely on them. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge reports. -
Two years after a group of pollinator enthusiasts planted a meadow of native plants in Winchester, they returned to weed out invasives and learn about the beneficial species growing there. WMRA's Ayse Pirge reports. -
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended a block party and parade in Front Royal yesterday as one of the final stops of their state visit. WMRA’s Asye Pirge was there and spoke to a few people who spent hours waiting for a chance to see the royal couple. -
Biscuits & Beans, a new cat cafe in Winchester, opened its doors on April 1. Like other such places popping up, the cafe allows visitors to grab some coffee, and after making a reservation, greet the feline citizens. Or even adopt one. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge reports. -
A statewide summit to improve Virginia’s food systems brought together people from agriculture, food aid, and academia. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge reports. -
The Virginia Forum was held at Shenandoah University on its 20th anniversary over the weekend [March 19-21], bringing people together from different fields of study, such as Virginia history and literature. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge reports. -
Virginia has updated its Wildlife Action Plan, based on feedback from the public, state agencies and tribal partners. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge spoke with the plan’s coordinator to get an update. -
Traditional fasts by Muslims, Christians and adherents of the Baha’i faith have coincided this year, and some students at the University of Virginia took part last week in an interfaith gathering to break fast together. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge reports.
