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NORFOLK — There were several positive takeaways in Old Dominion University’s ninth annual State of the Commonwealth Report, but it also raised questions about…

As we enter 2024, we should think about how the commonwealth can grow in the long run. We should focus on ensuring that graduates of Virginia’s education institutions have the skills to meet the needs of employers. We can invest in mental health, child care and health insurance to improve labor force participation and the quality of life. We should invest in infrastructure that promotes growth across the state.

Even though Virginia's economy grew in 2023, the State of the Commonwealth Report shows a worrying trend for Virginia's future.

New subdivisions and townhouses continue to pop up in Frederick County, especially east of Winchester, as the countys population continues to grow.

New subdivisions and townhouses continue to pop up in Frederick County, especially east of Winchester, as the countys population continues to grow.

Certain offences have shown increases in Victoria, NSW and Queensland over the past couple years, but the overall youth crime trend lines have been declining in the past decade.

This latest State of the Commonwealth report includes a chapter dedicated to the New River Valley.

The head of a Richmond-based economic research firm told Lynchburg business leaders recently that while nationally, a recession appears likely next year, Lynchburg in the meantime is seeing more growth

Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - International election observers have denied interfering in Kenya’s internal politics and urged independent civilian organizations to set up alternative election tabulation centres