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Randolph College changes its name and student body
Randolph College changes its name and student body.
Helping young men become heroes
Hampden-Sydney president defines the mission of a men’s college
Firing Fannie and Freddie
Five years ago, the U.S. government took over the Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. in a $175 billion bailout during the height of the financial crisis. Now, “Fannie Mae” and “Freddie Mac,” as they’re known, respectively, are back in the black.
Vying for dollars
Some of Virginia’s biggest health systems are competing for a share of a big pot of money designed to improve health care and cut costs.
Hospitals cope with cuts, uncertainty as health reform takes effect
Many hospitals and doctors expected an expansion of Medicaid under the ACA to offset some of these cuts. But, for now, all Virginia’s health-care industry has is “a definite ‘maybe’ from the General Assembly,” says Laurens Sartoris, president of the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association.
Glitchy start on the exchange
For people signing up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act in early October, it wasn’t a smooth launch.
Cybersecurity is the most in-demand IT skill set
The state’s servers contain a lot of confidential information about Virginia residents and taxpayers, and they’re hit by cyber attacks of one form or another about 120 million times each year.
Sequestration and government slow NoVa’s market
Northern Virginia is experiencing the highest total vacancy rates — 18.7 percent for the third quarter — that the region has seen in years.
Renovation of Springfield Mall is one of NoVa’s largest retail projects
Springfield Mall is in its first phase of its renovation.
Roanoke College Poll shows McAuliffe with 15-point lead
Other polls, however, indicate tighter race for governor.
Bar associations ask legislature to fill judicial posts
The number of funded judgeships has dropped from 402 to 386 since 2010.
Longtime president of Scott Insurance to retire
Walker Sydnor will be succeeded by Hutch Mauck on Jan. 1.
