Advance Morning News
It's Wednesday, January 20, 2026. Today, the State Supreme Court hands HFFI a victory, the editor on David Cooper's retirement, and Donnie Johnston and the bind we're in, and a public hearing notice.
Virginia Supreme Court Directs Circuit Court to Determine Whether HFFI Can Appeal Demolition of Historic Structure
By Adele Uphaus
The decision, which the National Trust for Historic Preservation calls “a victory for historic preservation,” finds that the Court of Appeals was wrong to allow a lower court to dismiss the case.
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FROM THE EDITOR: David Cooper Saw the World as Few Can
By Martin Davis
In April, Cooper will step away as CEO from the Brisben Center. He enjoyed committed supporters, and spirited detractors. His unique understanding of homelessness made us better.
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OPINION: America Alone
By Donnie Johnston
America First has given way to America-the-land-that-doesn’t-have-a-friend-in-the-world.
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