Virginia State University has no plans to host election-related events after a scheduled presidential debate was canceled months ago.

A more honest and accountable Richmond city government was the major focus of a mayoral forum hosted by the Richmond Crusade for Voters last Thursday at Third Street Bethel AME Church.

For the week ending Saturday, July 20, confirmed hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Virginia rose by 43% from the previous week, though new admissions remain low. Two deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported statewide during that timeframe. Updated data on …

Richmond and Henrico health districts are highlighting their breastfeeding support programs as part of National Breastfeeding Month. This year’s theme is “Nourish, Sustain, Thrive.”

The Richmond Region Tourism Foundation on Wednesday announced finalists for the inaugural BLK RVA Community Awards.

Politicians and groups across Virginia offered support of and opposition to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joining Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign as her running mate, following the announcement of his selection Monday.

Approximately 200 custodial and plant services workers at Richmond Public Schools have ratified their first-ever collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 322, union officials announced Tuesday.

Antioch Baptist Church of Saluda will dedicate a state historical highway marker on Saturday, August 3, at noon. The ceremony will take place at the church, 159 Oakes Landing Road in Saluda.

Without prior notice or announcement, a bench adjacent to the Confederate marker near the Department of Public Utilities substation on Wise Street was removed. Only the four bolts that anchored the bench remain, stuck in the concrete on the spot …

After the Shenandoah County school district made headlines around the world for rebranding two schools with Confederate leaders’ names, two rising seniors at one of the schools are leading community opposition to that decision.

Virginia Union University President Hakim J. Lucas will take part in a discussion of the university’s plans for the former Richmond Community Hospital building next week.

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The Richmond Crusade for Voters, the city’s oldest political organization, has announced a series of public forums to be held in August, giving voters the opportunity to hear directly from candidates for mayor, City Council and the School Board.

For the week ending on Saturday, July 20, confirmed hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Virginia rose 24.8% from the previous week, though new admissions remain low. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported statewide during that timeframe. COVID-19 wastewater levels …

Virginia State University has received a $150,000 grant to preserve Azurest South, a historic home designed by one of the first documented female African American architects.