Homelessness: It’s not a their problem; it’s an our problem
An already critical problem with homelessness in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County is about to become a public emergency in the coming weeks.
An already critical problem with homelessness in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County is about to become a public emergency in the coming weeks.
In one area, homelessness, the pandemic was a blessing as far as funds directed to communities to shelter those living in tent cities, their cars, abandoned buildings, or worse.

Affordable and special needs housing got a boost through more than $27 million in loans for 34 projects across the Commonwealth. Two projects in Staunton received funding.
Kamala Harris is getting piled on by conservatives for introducing herself including her pronouns at a celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act this week.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has chosen additional key administration appointments including two individuals with ties to the Harrisonburg area – Valley Renovators, Inc. VP J.M. Snell II and James Madison University professor Marshall Pattie.

Six candidates will contend for three seats on Staunton City Council in November.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) was joined by Sens. Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in introducing bipartisan legislation to promote lasting economic prosperity in Black, brown and low-income communities.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin said last month that his violent crime task force is not a “one size fits all approach to combating crime in the Commonwealth.” Except that, that’s precisely what it is.

Ben Cline, following in the footsteps of Bob Goodlatte, barely makes a noise in Congress. But because Democrats in Richmond and D.C. have given up on the Interstate 81 corridor, people here have no alternative.

The city of Harrisonburg has released an online survey asking the community to rank what needs they feel are best for the city.
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