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Commentary

Why I’m Supporting Maynard Keller for the House of Delegates

Our national debate about ethnicity, culture, and identity has turned ugly. Political corruption, including the influence of foreign and out-of-state money in our democratic processes, has become an urgent...

You REALLY Don’t Hate The Media Enough

Chapter 5,978 of “You Don’t Hate The Media Enough.” Today’s installment features The Virginian-Pilot, Time Magazine,...

Spanberger, Hashmi Have Massive Leads in Campaign Funds

Two of the three Republicans running for statewide office in Virginia this year are being...

What Democrats Will Pass First if Given Full Political Control

Predicting how Democrats will transform Virginia should they gain full control of state government in...

“DON’T DOUBLE DOWN ON ROANOKE CITY’S BAD DECISIONS”

Virginia Senator David Suetterlein and Delegate Joe McNamara responded to today’s announcement of Roanoke City...

Discovering the Very Best of Scouting

Hiking along the Appalachian Trail, one crosses the paths of many people and groups of people. A recent weekend at the James River...

E-Waste Event Clarification

Many thanks to the Star Sentinel for publishing the article about Cox Communications' electronic waste collection event on March 24 ("E-Waste Day Attracts...

May is Neighborhood Month

Roanoke is a great city to live, work, plan and visit! Neighborhoods in all quadrants of the city have excellent housing stock with...

Commentary – Gereau Center Should Remain Fully Funded

Innovative schools of Franklin Co., including The Gereau Center for Applied Technology & Career Exploration, its Center for Energy Efficient Design (CEED) and...

Commentary – We Must Control Government Spending and Lower the Tax Burden

Depending on when you read this we are either just ahead or have just passed one of the most dreaded days of the...

Leaders Need to Let Roanoke be Roanoke

As often happens, people who want an answer can find it in their own question. If Beth Doughty wants to know why they...