Civil War sesquicentennial brings millions to Virginia
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An economic impact study of Virginia’s Civil War sesquicentennial shows the commemoration brought more than $290 million and 3.7 million people to Virginia.
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Governor McAuliffe launches Governor’s Council on Youth Entrepreneurship
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Governor Terry McAuliffe on Monday signed Executive Order 47 establishing the Governor’s Council on Youth Entrepreneurship, which shall be responsible for coordinating and implementing youth entrepreneurship initiatives and fostering the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem for young people in Virginia.
Crozet Fall Arts and Crafts Festival participates in American Craft Week
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The Crozet Fall Arts and Crafts Festival, along with retailers and art institutions in Albemarle County, across Virginia, and nationwide will celebrate American Craft Week this coming October.
M.S.G. – The Acoustic Blues Trio comes to Court Square Theater
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The Court Square Theater’s Commonwealth One Credit Union Music Series continues on Saturday, September 12 with a lively concert of traditional blues featuring M.S.G. – The Acoustic Blues Trio and local performer, Bobby Driver.
UVA offers first special ed master’s program in Northern Virginia
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According to the Virginia Department of Education, the No. 1 need in Virginia public schools is for special education teachers.
Blue Ridge Parkway launches National Park Service Centennial at the Blue Ridge Music Center on Aug. 29
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The National Park Service, established by Congress in 1916, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Parkway partner organizations, and the Blue Ridge Music Center will usher in the 2016 centennial on Saturday, August 29
University of Virginia Grounds bustling with arrival of incoming first-years
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An army of excited University of Virginia Greeters and resident advisers are welcoming the newest class of first-year Wahoos, who will officially move in this weekend. Classes begin Tuesday.
Emyl Jenkins Award nomination deadline extended
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The nomination deadline has been extended for the James River Writers annual Emyl Jenkins Award, honoring a Virginian that inspires a love of writing and writing education in Virginia. The new deadline is August 31.
New Montessori school opening in Mount Solon on Aug. 31.
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The School of Our Lady, Queen of Peace and Reconciliation, opening in Mount Solon on August 31, offers a holistic approach to education in a small, Montessori-based farm school environment, and focuses on the relationship between the natural world and academics.
Hillary Clinton announces plan to triple number of AmeriCorps service members
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Democratic Party presidential nomination candidate Hillary Clinton is announcing a plan to allow students who pursue public service to graduate from an in-state public college without any debt.
