GardenFest of Lights opens at Lewis Ginter with new theme, attractions
Visitors to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden are already walking under glowing archways and past trees wrapped in millions of lights as Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights fills the gardens for the holiday season.
Community works to reclaim historic Old St. John’s Cemetery
Volunteers from across Lancaster County gathered Nov. 15 in Kilmarnock to help reclaim Old St. John’s Cemetery, a long-neglected African American burial ground on Calvary Drive.
Ex-shelter director pleads guilty
Former RVA Sister’s Keeper leader admits to stealing nearly $200,000 in grant funds
RVA Sister’s Keeper former director Kia Player has pleaded guilty to wire fraud related to a homeless shelter for women and children that operated from 2022 to 2023.
City, VCU launch plan to improve intersection safety with left-turn hardening
At several busy intersections across Virginia Commonwealth University’s campuses, drivers often cut corners on left turns, forcing pedestrians and cyclists to stay alert.
Former U.S. ambassador Timmy Davis to speak at VCU graduation
Timmy Davis, former U.S. ambassador to Qatar, will speak at Virginia Commonwealth University’s commencement next month.
VUU names honorees for 48th annual MLK Community Leaders Breakfast
Virginia Union University will host its 48th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders Breakfast on Jan. 16 at the Richmond Marriott, recognizing individuals and organizations whose work reflects the civil rights leader’s legacy.
Petersburg’s first casino is set to open early next year — in a tent
On Wagner Road, alongside Interstate 95, lies a white tent with 75,000 square feet of space inside.
Virginia same-day voter registration doubles in off-year election
The number of voters who used same-day registration this election doubled compared with the last odd-year election.
Trojans battle past Shaw for USCAA championship
Virginia State capped its inaugural season in the USCAA with a 1-0 win over Shaw on Sunday to claim the Division I women’s soccer national championship.
59-year-old Glen Allen athlete sets world records in powerlifting
Tammy Albanese of Glen Allen, 59, recently set world records in all three lifts at the U.S. Powerlifting Association’s Northeast Regional Championships.
Youth combat sports series to bring national event to Williamsburg
The Gladiator Gladiatrix Combat Series will bring one of its national tour stops to Williamsburg starting in 2027 through a three-year partnership with Visit Williamsburg. The event is expected to draw thousands of athletes, families and fans for a multiday competition.
Model Railroad Show returns to Science Museum
The Science Museum of Virginia will bring back its longtime Model Railroad Show from Nov. 28-30, offering three days of train-themed displays and activities that have become a holiday tradition for many families.
Ken Burns to receive inaugural Commonwealth Prize from VMHC
Renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns will be honored with the inaugural Commonwealth Prize by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, the museum announced.
Church partnerships to bring Thanksgiving meals to local families
StarCity Behavioral Health will distribute 100 Thanksgiving turkeys and meal boxes to Richmond families on Saturday, Nov. 22 through partnerships with Church Hill Christian Wellness Center and Operation REACH.
Council backs rental program and boosts housing fund
Richmond City Council took major steps on housing Monday, approving a new rental inspection program and transferring $2 million to the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support long-term affordable housing and neighborhood stability.
School Board votes to alter bargaining rules
After months of debate and public pushback, the Richmond School Board approved changes to the district’s collective bargaining resolution.
Segal to lead Richmond Fire and Emergency Services with focus on reform
Interim Fire Chief Jeffrey Segal has been appointed as the permanent head of Richmond Fire and Emergency Services, city officials announced this week.
Jones, Gardner to face off in 'firehouse primary' on Sunday
For some Richmond-area voters, it’s already election season again.
Local influencer rallies support for Jamaica hometown
Shanisse Palmer, a Richmond-based family lifestyle influencer, is using her platform to aid her hometown in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa left it in ruins.
Union Hill garden preserved for community use through land transfer
The Jefferson Avenue Community Garden in Union Hill has secured its future through a conservation easement and a transfer of ownership to Verdant Richmond.
