Study: Major U.S. cities sinking; integrity of bridges, roads and dams could be impacted
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Groundwater extraction is causing major U.S. cities to sink, according to a new study from Virginia Tech researchers.
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The 3.5 Percent Rule: Hopeful math for saving American democracy
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The “3.5 Percent Rule” — identified by political scientist Erica Chenoweth — should be on the lips of every American anxious about the Trump administration’s headlong drive to replace our democracy with authoritarianism.
Gene Zitver: Firsthand account of constituent meeting with Ben Cline
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Here’s a first-hand account of a recent meeting between Congressman Ben Cline and two of his constituents at his Roanoke office.
Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA participates in Empty the Shelters through May 15
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BISSELL Pet Foundation is once again prompting a nationwide call for adoption through its Empty the Shelters® event.
Climate and Energy News Roundup: May 2025
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Renew Rocktown, an emerging local umbrella environmental organization, hosted an Earth Day luncheon that drew together 100 environmental leaders to celebrate past accomplishments.
First 100 days of Trump reveal ‘wildly unqualified’ leader for seniors, disabilities
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Members of the Senate HELP Committee released a report on President Trump’s policies hurting seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Howell appointed associate dean at Virginia State University College of Agriculture
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The College of Agriculture at Virginia State University is an underappreciated higher-education gem.
Lawmakers introduce legislation to protect federal workers, services
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The SERVICE Act and the Ensuring Agency Service Quality Act would protect federal workers and their agencies from the Trump Administration.
Four Shenandoah Valley residents honored by JMU for public service work
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Four Shenandoah Valley residents are being honored for their public service work in regional government and nonprofit organizations.
What is U.N. doing declaring 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation?
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The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, a significant step towards preserving glaciers as vital resources.
