Past basketball greats from John Marshall and Thomas Jefferson high schools will face off for a good cause. Former players from both schools will tip off at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center, 3001 …

Robert N. Barnette Jr. says he was inspired to accept the position as board chairman of the Richmond-based Virginia Alliance Against Mass Incarceration after reading “Billion Dollar Divide,” a report by the Justice Policy Institute in April 2014. “I wanted …

Motown’s music, magic and legends had the world dancing in the streets in the 1960s and 1970s. Audience members will want to dance again when “Motown: The Musical” comes to Richmond Tuesday, Jan. 5, through Sunday, Jan. 10, at the …

Will Richmonders pay ticket prices ranging from $20 to $30 for general admission and $50 for VIP seats to attend the community New Year’s Eve celebration at its new location at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center? We’ll know soon enough.

There’s good news for ice skating enthusiasts in the Richmond area. The city’s RVA on Ice is extending its hours of operation on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

The Mighty Pen Project teaches military veterans how to best write the stories of their wartime experiences. The class “is open to all Virginia veterans and civilians alike at no cost, and will focus on furthering the craft of writing …

Utility giant Dominion Resources soon will plant its flag on the downtown performing arts complex now known as Richmond CenterStage. With a $5.5 million gift from its charity arm, the Dominion Foundation, the company is to gain naming rights to …

“Equal access is paramount,” declares Richmond Realtor Bruce S. Richardson Sr. of providing access to homeownership to all people.

Christmas. It’s a time for family, sharing good food, holiday fun and heartfelt blessings. From the smell of dinner cooking for a family feast, to the glow of lights on a decorated Christmas tree, the season is rich with ingredients …

The Miss Universe pageant was going great until the host, popular comedian Steve Harvey, made a big mistake. He already had announced Miss Colombia as the winner last Sunday, and she already was wearing the crown. And then he reread …

“To inspire men to a higher moral, intellectual, civic and social standing” through activities that build a better community and promote racial equality.

Colorful, creatively decorated hats fill the banquet room at a Downtown hotel for The Mad Hatter’s Party. The event, held Dec. 6, was organized by the Richmond Chapter of The Links, which invited other Richmond area Links chapters to join …

The main stage will reverberate with the sounds of African music, dance and spoken word. The African Market will offer African-inspired cuisine, thought-provoking books, finely handcrafted and imported items, colorful clothing, jewelry and more.

Director Spike Lee hopes his latest film “Chi-Raq,” an adaptation of ancient Greek play “Lysistrata” looking at Chicago’s gun violence, will help make a difference in tackling the problem. Based on Aristophanes’ play in which the titular character rouses women …

“Empire” leads the television nominees for the 2016 NAACP Image Awards. The scintillating drama is up for 12 trophies at the ceremony honoring diversity in the arts, including acting nominations for Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie …