
How are our billionaires holding up through COVID?
If you were worried about how our billionaires are riding out COVID-19, no need: they’re doing OK.

If you were worried about how our billionaires are riding out COVID-19, no need: they’re doing OK.

What is it about the West Coast that has allowed cannabis laws to flourish — or, perhaps a better question, what is it about the East Coast that has been so resistant to cannabis culture?

Former Staunton City Council member Erik Curren wants to city leaders to take what seems to be a pretty basic stand.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, and Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser are requesting increased federal support in administering the COVID-19 vaccines to essential federal employees.

Fifty-five percent of workers in Virginia either are not covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act or cannot afford to take the unpaid leave provided.

The San Francisco Giants announced Monday that José Alguacil will return as the Richmond Flying Squirrels manager for the 2021 season.

Washington and Lee University’s Sociology and Anthropology Department, in collaboration with the Environmental Studies Program, will present a new social justice series titled “White Supremacy and Society.”

First Bank announced today the launch of the Banking on Diversity initiative, a minority business funding program to improve and develop local communities.

As with many other events, the coronavirus pandemic changed how the National Prayer Breakfast this year took place.

Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News. Excerpts from a recent Roundup follow; full Roundup is here.
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