Two men salute while participating in New York City’s Veterans Day parade Nov. 11. Republican and Democratic lawmakers in some two dozen states have introduced bills aimed at restricting or…
President-elect Donald Trump will face significant hurdles to enacting his campaign pledge to ban transgender youth from participating in school sports that align with their gender identity. (Photo by Getty…
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials release 1 of 5 gray wolves onto public land in Grand County, Dec. 18, 2023. This wolf is known as 2302-OR. (Courtesy of Colorado Parks…
Mountain Valley Pipeline’s right of way, seen from Boones Mill on July 25, 2023. (Scott Yates for the Virginia Mercury) Virginia’s booming data center industry is driving unprecedented energy demands,…
From now until Dec. 31, your donation to New York Focus is tripled by matching donors. Support us here. This was a fun year. I got ejected from a Governor…
Marylanders looking to buy private insurance have until Dec. 31 to start coverage in January. Those who miss that deadline have until Jan. 15 to sign up for coverage that…
Fallen Journalists Memorial design concept revealed to the public in September 2024. Credit: Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation/John Ronan Architects. By April Quevedo and Shaun Chornobroff WASHINGTON — When Tom Durkin…
Social Security legislation passed by the U.S. Senate, which would cost more than $195 billion over 10 years, now goes to President Joe Biden for his signature. (Photo by Getty…
The Christmas card list represents an evolving microcosm of our lives and relationships, Roger Chesley writes. (Roger Chesley/Virginia Mercury) Aunt Louise holds a special place of honor on my Christmas…
The state Capitol. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) • “Virginia lawmakers react after congress passes legislation to keep government funded.”—WSET • “Arlington resident announces bid for Virginia lieutenant governor.”—ARLnow • “Richmond woman…