The Alpha Iota Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently held a diaper drive for underprivileged families and collected more items than any other Virginia chapter.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Cuban missile crisis, David G. Coleman will discuss his book “The Fourteenth Day: JFK and the Aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis.”

As the 2012 presidential and senate races near Election Day, candidates scramble to fit as many campaign stops into their schedules as possible. But because they can’t be everywhere, surrogates — others who appear and speak in support of their campaigns — are stepping in to help.

President Barack Obama is scheduled to appear in Richmond at an early morning grassroots event.

Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney will face off one final debate tonight…

Active duty military, retirees and their dependents can learn about the Military Survivors Education Benefits Program, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Fry Scholarship, Disabled American Veterans, Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts, Veterans Retraining Assistance Program and more at this FREE event.

President Barack Obama is appearing in Fairfax, Va., at George Mason University on Friday, Oct. 19.

Mount Vernon welcomes the autumn season with Fall Harvest Family Days, Oct. 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The entire family will enjoy autumn activities including horse-drawn wagon rides, wheat treading in the 16-sided barn, a straw bale maze, early-American games and demonstrations.

Attendees can tour the veterinary hospital and enjoy children’s activities. NOVA students and faculty will provide information about the profession and programs of study. Refreshments will be available.

Mitt Romney will attend a Victory Rally at Mobility Supercenter in Richmond, Va.