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Va. museums partner for major exhibition on America’s 250th anniversary

Two of Virginia museums, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, are teaming up to present “Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation,” a landmark exhibition marking America’s 250th …

Talk to explore lives of slaves and free persons in 1860

On Nov. 9, an online audience will explore the everyday lives of enslaved and free African Americans on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula, guided by a historical lens on housing and community resilience. Historian Douglas W. Sanford will present “Interpreting the Evidence …

Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace open enrollment begins

Open enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace began Friday, Nov. 1, offering Virginians the opportunity to enroll in new health insurance plans or make changes to existing ones without a qualifying life event.

Richmond hires new leaders for Department of Finance

The City of Richmond has appointed Jamie Atkinson as the new director of revenue and Thomasena Gadson as deputy director of Finance. Both appointments aim to enhance leadership within the Department of Finance.

Lawsuit against VUU broadens after new plans for Richmond Community Hospital emerge

One week after Virginia Union University announced a sudden change in its plans for the former Richmond Community Hospital building, concerns and questions remain about the historic property and the university’s role in its future.

High court sides with Youngkin voter purge

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday granted a temporary stay in the ongoing legal dispute over Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order that resulted in the removal of over 6,000 Virginians from the state’s voter rolls.

Harris promises to ‘represent all Americans’

Kamala Harris called Wednesday for Americans to “stop pointing fingers at each other” as she tried to push past comments made by President Biden about Donald Trump’s supporters and “garbage “ and keep the focus on her Republican opponent in …

Religious and civic groups rally to inspire early voting

Richmond’s religious and civic groups united Sunday to bring congregations and residents to the ballot box as part of the Souls to the Polls initiative organized by the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy.

Check your home for lead pipes

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is conducting an online survey to gather information about the materials used in residents’ water service lines. Homes built before the federal government banned the use of lead pipes in 1986 are …

Floyd faces scrutiny amid calls for investigation into campaign claims

A variety of Richmond groups, officials and community members have reacted with condemnation and concern over allegations related to Tavares Floyd’s history and campaign as he runs for the 6th District City Council seat.

Fall back into daylight saving time

Richmond residents should turn their clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, when daylight saving time ends.

Black History Museum of Virginia joins network for historical sites

The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia has achieved international recognition as one of the inaugural sites in UNESCO’s Network of Places of History and Memory.

University of Richmond welcomes community partner-in-residence fellows

The University of Richmond’s Bonner Center for Civic Engagement recently named Duane Brown and Faith Walker as community partner-in-residence fellows for the fall semester.

Southside ReLeaf receives $25,000 grant from Robins Foundation

Southside ReLeaf has received a $25,000 grant from the Robins Foundation to strengthen its work in creating green spaces and advancing environmental justice in South Richmond. The funding will help the organization expand its outreach, grow its staff, and enhance …

Richmond, Henrico health districts encourage women to focus on breast health

As October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, approaches its conclusion, the Richmond and Henrico health districts (RHHD) are urging women 25 and older to discuss their breast cancer risks with health care providers. Women age 40 and older are particularly encouraged …