In rural areas, such as Rappahannock County, much effort is devoted, with good reason, to protecting the view sheds. It turns out, the night skies are, too, a big draw. Read this article to learn why “…a rapidly growing collection of locales [are] seeking to preserve and capitalize on their night sky…”

In rural areas, such as Rappahannock County, much effort is devoted, with good reason, to protecting the view sheds. It turns out, the night skies are, too, a big draw. Read this article to learn why “…a rapidly growing collection of locales [are] seeking to preserve and capitalize on their night sky…”

How about: EPA data shows that in some parts of the United States, such as California where most of the nation's produce is grown, the growing season is 50 days longer now than it was 1895. That may not be as good as it sounds as the increased heat brings droughts and new diseases and crop-destroying insects.

”…the Virginia results are hugely important and deserves more attention — with potentially groundbreaking ramifications for democracy…”

“Virginia has the nation's biggest disparity between affluent localities and poor ones”. That sounds like old news, but read on because the numbers even before the pandemic suggested that “developing a reputation as a good work-from-home location” may in fact be the new trend that bends the arc of economic history and bring new prospects to Virginia’s rural counties.

President Biden signed the massive, $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Here is how one state, that’s been in the news a lot, will benefit from the bill. Food for thought.

Groups have voiced opposition to suicide prevention programs, mental health coordinators and social emotional learning, claiming they are being used to indoctrinate students.