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Congressman Robert Hurt (R-Virginia) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.Con.Res. 27 – the “Balanced Budget for a Stronger America” budget proposal.

As the Valley begins to bloom with the promise of warm days and delightful nights, three brilliant Heifetz International Music Institute artists will return to the area to celebrate the season, as well as a new era for the Institute in its new Downtown Staunton location.

Lee Chapel & Museum will reopen to the public March 30. Hours will be 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Mondays–Saturdays and 1-5 p.m., Sundays.

An education in politics is a stirring mix of history, procedure, people, and communications. It’s a complex field, so a basic education in classes and with books is more of a foundation than a complete experience. For those who are serious about a career in politics, here’s how to make the most out of your education.

Sixth-year UVA head coach Tony Bennett was named 2014-15 U.S. Basketball Writers Association Henry Iba National Coach of the Year, announced Monday (March 23) by USBWA.

On Friday, March 20th, I spoke at the University of the District of Columbia Law School in Washington, D.C., as part of a series of teach-ins about peace organized by SpringRising.org. While there, a young man in a suit with a Russian accent approached me.

Last year, a constituent contacted our office to express concern over the fact that he was unable to delete his profile from HealthCare.gov. Even though he decided not to sign up for healthcare coverage through the federal online marketplace, he was unable to remove his profile from the site.

Maggie Stiefvater, author of the bestselling Shiver trilogy, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, in Cole Hall at Bridgewater College.

Dr. Paul Bogard, an assistant professor of English at James Madison University and author of “The End of Night: Searching for Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light,” will do readings from his book and discuss the issue of light pollution at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at Mary Baldwin College.
AFP will break down local, Virginia and national races in the battle for the control of Congress Tuesday night.