The sudden winter chill came thanks to the polar vortex, an area of low pressure and cold air in the Arctic near the North Pole, that has taken hold over parts of the country, meteorologists say.

Facts and Figures compilation of children’s and YA bestsellers includes a wide variety of titles, dominated by middle grade graphic novel series, YA thrillers and romance, and evergreen picture book ...

Wanna see the Great Smoky Mountains, but do it while also riding in old-fashioned, relaxing style? This scenic train trip ...

Watch daredevil cyclists race through an underground parking garage, see films from around the world or dig through thousands of records at 9:30 Club.

The Polar Institute's "What We're Reading" staff book reviews offer reflections on books that have contributed to our ...

When Omar El Akkad tweeted in October 2023 about the horrors he saw unfolding in Gaza, he didn’t think his tweet would make ...

When I was in the second grade, my teacher often had us pass our papers to the student sitting next to us when it was time to ...

Returning from hibernation: The Two Rivers Polar Bears are back!

Virginia Festival of the Book, Staunton City Council begins FY 2026 budget process, and the Bridgewater College Educational Leadership Award.

Talk about weather whiplash! We get to savor three or four more subzero nights before the big thaw arrives; average temperatures by Saturday (upper 20s) with a premature taste of March next week. Old ...