McDonnell Seeks Stimulus Money for Schools Despite Earlier Criticism
House Committee Advances McDonnell’s Charter Bill
McEachin Claims McDonnell Created Atmosphere Conducive to Westboro Anti-Gay Rights Protest
Special Senate Panel Likely to Kill House Gun Rights Bills
Bolling Urges Obama and Congress to Start Over on Health Care Reform
Garrett Speaks Out on Health Care Bills
Gay Rights Group Asks Northrop Grumman Not to Move to Virginia
McEachin Bill Would Shield Gays from State Employment Bias
Virginia, Maryland Consider Ignition Breathalyzers for First Offense
Cline Bills Would Tighten Rules on Juvenile Drinking, Drug Offenses
Senate Okays Bill Prompted by Madison Salary Flap
Virginia Awaits Word on Schools Grant
VEA Buys Bllboard Ads Opposing Cuts
Assembly Okays Tastings at ABC Stores
Familiar Faces in Race for House Seat
Newport News Mayoral Candidates Spar Over HRT
Teachers in Roanoke Area Likely to Feel Sting of Shortfall
New Montgomery Schools Superintendent Blackburn Ready to Start
Crowd Speaks Out against Campbell School Closures
Albemarle Teachers May Get Incentive to Retire
Lynchburg GOP Endorses City Council Candidates
C’Ville Council Enacts Noise Crackdown
Coalition Seeks Appeal to Halt Albemarle Parkway Project
The Belmont resident is succinct on noise levels in residential areas after dark: “We need to sleep as well as they need to play.” People in restaurants and clubs are exhilarated by high-decibel sound, but those in homes are annoyed or rendered distraught by it. These competing claims usually lead to an uneasy accommodation rather than to a perfect solution.