Lawrence S. Wittner: While nuclear weapons and wars exist, annihilation beckons
It’s been a long time since the atomic bombings of August 1945, when people around the planet first realized that world civilization stood on the brink of doom.
It’s been a long time since the atomic bombings of August 1945, when people around the planet first realized that world civilization stood on the brink of doom.

WalletHub’s report on 2022’s Greenest Cities in America determines which cities promote a “green” lifestyle.

The personal finance website compared 100 of the largest cities in the United States across 17 key indicators of vegan- and vegetarian-friendliness to create its 2022’s Best Cities for Vegans & Vegetarians.
A group of U.S. lawmakers including Tim Kaine (D-VA) and 35 advocacy groups have asked the U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to extend the limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver deadline until July 1, 2023.
A dozen archival institutions from across the region will exhibit unique collections that showcase Valley history during the Shenandoah Valley Archives Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis flew two planeloads of migrants from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard on Sept. 14, critics condemned the action as “political theater.”

For its report on 2022’s Happiest States in America, WalletHub compared 50 states across 30 key indicators for happiness.

The Duke Gallery of Fine Art is has opened the 2022-23 academic year with an immersive exhibition by Nekisha Durrett titled “True Grit.”

Longwood men’s basketball coach Griff Aldrich announced the addition of three new staff members to round out his staff heading into the 2022-23 season.

Scholars Latino Initiative (SLI) celebrates 10 years this year as a Virginia nonprofit and announced Stephania Cervantes as its first managing director.