Lexington mayor dies after hospitalization
Frank Friedman was in the middle of his third term as mayor
Joshua Davidson, Local Editor
Virginia redistricting vote to proceed despite pending litigation
If voters approve the mid-cycle redistricting, Lexington and Rockbridge County will move to a new Congressional district
House of Delegates advances legislation examining higher education at VMI
Cadets and community members have voiced opposition to changes at VMI
Main Street Lexington extends holiday sweepstakes
New rules aim to fix issues from the former Love Lex Lotto
Virginia Democrats were hoping for a blue wave, but they got a tsunami
Despite Democrats flipping all statewide seats, Rockbridge County remained red
Student theatre to perform at VMI
Blue Forest Theatre Academy will produce three different performances
GOP lieutenant governor nominee makes surprise visit to Rockbridge candidate forum
Reid says he’s running an “old-fashioned campaign”
Lexington, Rockbridge candidates discuss their ambitions for the future
Hear from the local candidates for House of Delegates, sheriff and Board of Supervisors
Knitting Ninjas yarn bomb to protest tree removal at Courthouse Square
Renovations to Courthouse Square spark controversy over the pending removal of trees
A third of blue light systems are out of order
Of the 18 Help Systems on campus, six lack working communication features, and signs cover the call buttons
Farm-fresh food and first-name basis define the Lexington Farmers Market
Eat up the Phi’s preview of the vendors you can expect at the farmers market this spring
City Council pushes budget forward
Like cities across the country, Lexington might have to factor in the financial effects of the Trump administration
Residents troubled by effects of university expansion
As city council considers another permit allowing W&L to rent space in downtown, store owners and residents have concerns
Biases hide behind the term “Townie”
Many call Lexington home. Only some feel the weight of the label “townie”
New city councilman discusses strategy for the future
In a Q&A with the Phi, John Driscoll talked about citizen engagement and university expansion
January brings wintry mixes—and mixed feelings—to Lexington
Winter storms led to closures and delays throughout Lexington and Rockbridge County, but Washington and Lee students are enjoying the snowfall
Retail therapy in Lexington? Not for W&L students
W&L students don’t normally holiday shop downtown, according to Lexington business owners. Regardless, holiday deals are in full swing, and local residents are taking advantage
Blue or purple: the Virginia question
Statewide, Democrats underperformed in comparison to previous election years
Bridging the gap between W&L and Lexington
Local residents believe that W&L students make a big impact, but there is still work to be done
Lexington businesses see mixed impacts from Parents Weekend
Not all small business owners saw a large increase in customers during one of Lexington’s busiest weekends
Meghan McCain says she won’t endorse a presidential candidate
W&L hosted a conversation with the author about the current status of politics in the United States
Meet the contenders for Lexington City School Board
Lexington School Board candidates were previously appointed by the city council. This year marks the school board’s first election