
Valley community partnerships expand reach to seniors
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and the Valley Program for Aging Services have partnered for more than a decade.

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and the Valley Program for Aging Services have partnered for more than a decade.

Each time Jacob Edwards, a senior at Virginia Tech, needs to take a quiz for his housing and the consumer course, he relays an important message to his parents and sister — please disconnect from WiFi.

First Lady of Virginia Pamela Northam and two beloved PBS KIDS characters appear in a new series of videos aimed at helping children and families stay healthy and connected as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact communities in Virginia.

AARP Community Connections allows users to organize and find local volunteer groups to help pick up groceries, provide financial assistance or lend emotional support to neighbors, friends and loved ones.

As part of a continued effort to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure on its campus, at 2:30 pm today Bridgewater Retirement Community begins restricting access to campus.

Valley Program for Aging Services is closing its senior centers and its Lexington Café location effective Wednesday in response to COVID-19.

Augusta Health Beat: Events, programs for March 2020.

Gov. Ralph Northam and members of the General Assembly Military and Veterans Caucus today pledged their support to address suicide among veterans and military service members.

Gov. Ralph Northam is inviting Virginians across the Commonwealth to participate in a 2020 Census week of action tomorrow through next Friday.

A House of Delegates subcommittee has tabled a bill that would establish tax credits for expenses incurred by family members providing care for family members.
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