“It’s not time for us to be silent!” Gov. Terry McAuliffe thundered. “It’s time to fire it up!” With smiling Baptist minister and Mayor Dwight C. Jones seated nearby at the 37th Annual Community Leaders Breakfast to honor Dr. Martin …

The 2015 Strong Men and Women in Virginia History honorees include trailblazers and achievers in the Armed Forces, education, music, sports and science.

Reginald D. (for Darnell) Ford revs himself up for the day by going on a 10-mile run after waking at 5 a.m.

Marilyn H. West has broken through cultural, geographic and gender barriers in her 23 years of management consulting. Judy C. Anderson has advocated for fair housing opportunities and the recognition of civil rights victories during her 40 years of service …

The Henrico Board of Supervisors made history Tuesday night when it elected two African-Americans to the county’s top elective leadership posts.

Freedom will be celebrated Thursday, Jan. 1.

GRTC bus riders were pleasantly surprised last week when Santa Claus took time away from his busy holiday preparations and greeted them at the transfer plaza in Downtown.

This year’s festival is scheduled from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. The festival opens 1 p.m. with the African Market.

The Henrico County resident was recognized for his service to the community and within the 113-year-old Richmond men’s club, whose mission is to promote “higher moral, intellectual, civic and social standing.”

Joint Christmas gala was held during sparkling black-tie affair at a Williamsburg hotel.

John Finn is the first African-American to hold the association’s top volunteer post and brings leadership diversity to an organization with a diverse membership.

“Take what you’ve got. Go be a leader and be disruptive.”

As winter descends upon us, many Richmond children face cold days without a coat to protect them from the elements.

It has been 80 years since the death of Maggie L. Walker, the pioneer businesswoman from Richmond. For five days next week, the National Park Service will commemorate that anniversary.

Jewelry designer Jay Sharpe is all smiles at a holiday open house.