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Want to go for a walk? The Winchester Area Temporary Transitional Shelter (WATTS) is encouraging Winchester, Frederick County, and Clarke County residents to once again team up, fundraise, and walk in the ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ (CNOY). This family-friendly, “winterrific” fundraising walk will take place on the evening of Saturday, February 24. The money […]
Dozens of bills have been introduced by members of both parties by Charlie Paullin As data centers continue to proliferate across Virginia, the General Assembly this winter is poised to take up a host of bills intended to address their impacts, including increased electricity costs and environmental pressures. Virginia is home to the greatest concentration of […]
Over the past several months, I’ve logged a lot miles from the Eastern Shore to the mountains in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. I like to pick up the local monthlies, weeklies, and, where they still exist, the dailies. In nearly every county I visit, there is one issue causing great alarm, concern, and […]
By David Lillard I first did a dry January several years ago when some friends were doing it. I received most of the promised benefits, plus some added insights. One is that alcohol features prominently in a lot of social settings. Duh. Hadn’t really noticed it before, but it’s everywhere. It must be a drudge […]
By Joe Wood What small step should Virginia take now to create healthier rivers and streams for future generations? Legislators could launch a new pilot program that pays farmers based on how much cleaner they leave nearby waterways. Such a pay-for-outcomes program would foster a new way of thinking that drives progress in farm conservation at a […]
In the colder months of the year, after the garden tools and camping gear are stowed, out come the bird feeders and in comes a nightly rite known as Bird Hour. It’s that time just before dusk, the dinner rush for all the winged winter residents just before they — and I — settle in […]