College Town Economies Suffer as Students Avoid Bars, Football Tailgating

Group of students wearing reusable face masks while walking together on campus.

College students came back to Blacksburg, Va., last month, but so far many remain reluctant to fill the restaurants, shops and other local businesses that have helped insulate this southwestern Virginia town from past downturns. It is a bad sign for Blacksburg and other college towns that rely heavily on spending by students, alumni and… Continue reading College Town Economies Suffer as Students Avoid Bars, Football Tailgating