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USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."

Lifestyle

20 hours ago in Lifestyle

Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo

Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach

Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you

7 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing

Most people worry about the risks of oversharing, but in reality, opening up often builds trust and leads to stronger relationships. So, how do you know when it's TMI or if you're not sharing enough?

Features

2 weeks ago in Features

Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help

One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.

3 weeks ago in Features, Trending

Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.

Sports

7 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball loses in extra innings at George Washington

In its final midweek game of the season, James Madison baseball fell in 10 innings to George Washington, 5-4, on Tuesday afternoon at Barcroft Park.

7 hours ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Scoreboard – Tuesday, 5/5

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7 hours ago in Local, Sports

Four Dukes earn All-Sun Belt Softball honors

The James Madison softball program was well represented in the Sun Belt Conference postseason awards as four Dukes earned all-conference recognition, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon.

8 hours ago in Sports

JMU’s Václav Tichý was named Third Team All-Sun Belt Men’s Golf

James Madison senior Václav Tichý was named Third Team All-Sun Belt Conference on Tuesday afternoon, as the Sun Belt Conference rolled out its 2025-26 postseason awards.

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Local News from Rocktown Now

11 minutes ago in Local

New traffic signal begins operation Monday in Rockingham County

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Railroad crossing with red signal lights, orange cones, and workers in high‑visibility vests directing traffic on a sunny day.

A new traffic signal is at an intersection in the Island Ford area of the county.

1 hour ago in Local

HCPS School Board postpones passing FY 2026-27 budget

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The school board will continue to discuss the proposal at the next work session.

7 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball loses in extra innings at George Washington

In its final midweek game of the season, James Madison baseball fell in 10 innings to George Washington, 5-4, on Tuesday afternoon at Barcroft Park.

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21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."

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‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

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Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’

Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling "swimmy headed" — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable.

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement

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Met Gala guests from Beyoncé to Nicole Kidman set to flaunt fashion as art

From beyond the museum walls Monday, works of art will move and take shape as the glitterati of guests from Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman to Venus Williams will fashionably ascend the Metropolitan Museum of Art's steps and exhibit their creative interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is art."