
Alon Ben-Meir: The wreckage of Trump’s presidency
Like many Americans, I have been observing Trump’s rise to power with some perplexity, often asking myself how and why a man of his character became the President of the United States.

Like many Americans, I have been observing Trump’s rise to power with some perplexity, often asking myself how and why a man of his character became the President of the United States.

A coalition of state AGs has filed a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court seeking review of an appeals court decision to uphold the Trump administration’s Title X rule, which dismantles the nation’s family planning program.

Hiking trips are great break ideas, as they allow you to remain active as well as exploring scenic trails and popular routes.

Staunton and Augusta County courts are closed through Wednesday due to a confirmed positive COVID-19 case among court staff.

City of Staunton officials are encouraging residents and visitors to follow guidance provided by the Virginia Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control related to Halloween.

The Virginia Department of Health has launched a new Pandemic Metrics Dashboard, which VDH says will provide a visualization of COVID-19 community transmission by region.

The Virginia Aviation Board voted this week to allocate more than $7.1 million to support 20 projects at 11 airports in the Commonwealth.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced the expansion of the Rent and Mortgage Relief Program, launched at the end of June to assist households facing eviction or foreclosure due to the government response to COVID-19.

The Virginia Department of Corrections is taking steps to manage a COVID-19 outbreak at Deerfield Correctional Center and reduce the spread among a highly vulnerable population of offenders.

As summer comes to a close and back-to-school season is underway whether in-person, virtual or a combination, it is clear that this year’s influenza vaccine could be the most important yet.
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