Commonwealth of Virginia

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Wonderland Park adding rides, extending lease

Wonderland park is expanding its land and its lease for more entertainment for decades to come. Owner and general manager Paul Borchardt said he is extending the park's lease with the City of Amar...

Why Is State Farm Making So Many Changes?

If you’re looking for clues about what State Farm is doing, don’t just look to the big black building overlooking Veterans Parkway. Look at Rhode Island.

The differences between state parks and national parks (and why you should visit both)

Whether you’re a huge fan of all things nature and have the mountain bike, tents and hiking boots to prove it, or you enjoy the more laid-back day trips with the family, there’s no denying the beauty of the natural world around us, especially...

10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries

The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

Data Is Improving Government Services, But at What Cost to Citizens' Privacy?

Data now informs almost everything the public sector does, and it also informs on us.

7 of the Most Important Facts About Historic Preservation

Historic preservation is not without controversy. Is it elitist? Does it hasten gentrification? Now, three new studies have looked at the facts.

Find Historic Preservation Resources

Organizations provide wealth of information on preserving homes.

Guides: Historic Preservation Research Base Camp: Overview

A quick starter guide for resources and collections related to the study of Historic Preservation.

More than a Home: The Art and Craft of Historic Preservation

What goes into planning and constructing a community? Who does the work? How is the work done? How does historic preservation balance with structural changes in a community? These are just a few topics for this panel discussion as we find out what building a community really looks like from the early stages of drafting plans to later considerations such as how to preserve the design and history of a community while serving the changing needs of the people living in it. Cash…

The Final Frontier Of Historic Preservation? Space

When future archaeologists study our time, the hulking concrete remains of our aerospace program may serve as the source material.

Historic Preservation and Deep Energy Retrofits — Natural Enemies?

In one corner, we have a core of people who have dedicated themselves to preserving old buildings. In the other corner is a group that strives to save energy by making buildings more efficient. These two groups often charge out of their respective corners, not realizing at first that they were even in a boxing match, and snap to attention when a fist goes whizzing past their ear.

Can Solar Panels and Historic Preservation Get Along?

Ideas for rules that balance a building’s historic character with the need for green energy.

How Land Records Digitization Benefits Citizens & Government Offices

Land records digitization helps citizens complete land deals swiftly and avoid frauds. Speak to DRS for efficient land records digitization & management.

How state governments are reimagining American public housing

States are remembering that they can own housing, too.

Bring Solar to Your State's Government Buildings

To avoid catastrophic climate change we must keep fossil fuels in the ground and rapidly transition to renewable energy. A concrete step we can take toward a sustainable energy system would be installing solar panels on government buildings.

When Historic Preservation Hurts Cities

The madness of prohibiting solar panels on the rooftops of historic buildings illustrates how preservation culture has run amok.

Why Historic Preservation Needs to Be Part of Disaster Planning

Almost two thirds of all states lack historic preservation strategies in their emergency-management plans.

Survey of 50 U.S. Cities Sees Benefits of Historic Preservation

A mixture of new and old buildings yields greater diversity and affordability and more jobs.