Imagine a team of area interior designers completely remodeling or redesigning each room of your home at no cost to you. And when they’re finished, your home becomes a four-week showcase open to the public.

More than 1,000 people enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers and politics Monday at the 40th Annual Labor Day Cookout hosted by Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott at his family home in Newport News.

A documentary exploring the life of Elizabeth Keckly, who was born enslaved in Dinwiddie County and later purchased her freedom to become a dressmaker and confidante of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, will be shown 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, …

The 12th Annual RVA Peace Festival, featuring performances, art, a meditation labyrinth and workshops, will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave.

The University of Richmond is hosting its 28th Annual International Film Series, beginning Friday, Sept. 9 through Nov. 20.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 622 of Petersburg is sponsoring a “Back 2 School” drive for A.P. Hill Elementary School students on Saturday, Sept. 17.

Ever since Elliott Eddie was a child, he could run his mouth like a steam engine, his cousin says. Mr. Eddie’s oratorical skills, refined through the years and sprinkled with inspiration, have earned him a top international award.

Renowned artist Romare Bearden is most widely known for his use of multiple mediums and artistic styles, but few are aware that Mr. Bearden worked more than 30 years as a social worker with the New York City Department of …

Renowned artist Romare Bearden is most widely known for his use of multiple mediums and artistic styles, but few are aware that Mr. Bearden worked more than 30 years as a social worker with the New York City Department of …

The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia and the Richmond Peace Education Center will host a daylong conference on the ideological shifts in immigration and deportation, national security and military aggression in the United States since the terrorists attacks of …

Black history — for people of all ethnic backgrounds — is a requirement and not an elective in understanding the common origins of all people, says Gary L. Flowers.

A blistering August sun did not deter guests from attending a special outdoor ceremony last Saturday at Fort Monroe in Hampton. The event, staged to remember the 1619 arrival of the first 20 Africans to America, was held on the …

National parks in Richmond and Petersburg are hosting events this weekend commemorating the 100th anniversary of the creation of the National Park Service.

Music, games, health screenings and a giveaway of school supplies will highlight the 10th Annual WE CARE Festival this weekend.

Dr. Eugenie Tsai, curator of the popular Kehinde Wiley exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, will discuss the selection and presentation of the nearly 60 pieces in the exhibit in a special lecture Friday, Aug. 26.