Growth in Shenandoah Valley tourism contributes to Virginia’s overall recovery
The Shenandoah Valley was one of three regions in the state recognized for helping Virginia recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Shenandoah Valley was one of three regions in the state recognized for helping Virginia recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nearly all hotels are experiencing staffing shortages, according to a new member survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Virginia’s largest trade association has released its “2023 Economic & Housing Market Forecast” predicting what is ahead for the Commonwealth.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced additional appointments to his administration and various boards.
In recognition of National Recovery Month, the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee released a new analysis that finds the opioid epidemic cost the United States a record of nearly $1.5 trillion in 2020.
Apex Clean Energy has made a commitment of $1 million to support affordable housing redevelopment in downtown Charlottesville through a donation to the affordable housing opportunity fund.

For its report on 2022’s Happiest States in America, WalletHub compared 50 states across 30 key indicators for happiness.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced last week the milestone of 100,000 veterans hired throughout the Commonwealth via the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program.
The new anti-trans student policies being pushed by the Youngkin administration will almost certainly be challenged in court, and it’s not likely that the governor will prevail, given current state and federal law.

Amid the “Great Resignation,” Americans are quitting their jobs at record rates despite high inflation across the country.
Local news is in “serious jeopardy,” according to experts. Pitch in and help AFP continue to deliver news to the Valley, Virginia and beyond.