Burnout is breaking health care by Steve Forti
Americans are paying more for less when it comes to health care. One in five patients now waits more than two months to see a primary care doctor or specialist.
Laila Edwards set to become first Black woman to represent U.S. in Olympic hockey
It was fajita night to celebrate Laila Edwards’ hockey homecoming when an excited shriek pierced the casual gathering in the brightly lit early 20th-century colonial she grew up in on a quiet, tree-lined street.
Skater Emmanuel Savary sharpens routines for 2026 U.S. Championships
The ice will be hot at the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships as results of the senior events will significantly factor into the selection of the U.S. team for the Olympic Winter Games in February.
Personality: Farrah Massenburg
Spotlight on Massey VCU breast cancer survivor and advocate
When Farrah Massenburg noticed a small lump while breastfeeding, she could not have anticipated what lay ahead.
RPS students give voice to King’s legacy in MLK Oratorical Contest
For John Marshall High School senior Renashea Hunt, exploring one of Martin Luther King Jr.’s lesser-known speeches was rooted in family history.
Virginia’s civil rights history comes alive in new podcast
The Virginia Tourism Corporation has launched a new Virginia Civil Rights podcast series spotlighting the Commonwealth’s role in the Civil Rights Movement and amplifying the voices of individuals and communities who helped shape the fight for equality.
VisArts expanding in The Fan
Over the past decade, the Visual Arts Center of Richmond has been steadily outgrowing its home at 1812 W. Main St.
Jackson Ward community fixture Clarence Lee Clay Jr. dies at 85
For his family and friends, Clarence Lee Clay Jr.’s life was defined by consistency.
Gospel musician Richard Smallwood remembered with music-filled funeral
Thousands of fans of gospel music giant Richard Smallwood bid him farewell in a music-filled funeral Saturday, as family and friends of the composer remembered him for his creativity, his theology and his humility.
Former WNBA player named CIAA ambassador
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association recently appointed Sonia Chase as an official ambassador for the 2026 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament, scheduled for Feb. 24-28 at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore.
State urges Virginians to enroll in 2026 health coverage before Jan. 30 deadline
Virginians have until Friday, Jan. 30 to enroll in health coverage for 2026 through Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, officials said.
New airport construction could slow parking access this winter
If you like arriving at the airport early to avoid the stress of rushing to your gate, plan for a little extra time at Richmond International Airport.
Library of Virginia reschedules Black History Month celebration
The Library of Virginia will launch its Culturescape Saturdays programming initiative with a free Black History Month celebration highlighting Black artists and storytellers from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21.
Virginia War Memorial to showcase reporter’s stories about veterans
Greg McQuade has spent 25 years telling stories about Virginia veterans, and the Virginia War Memorial will showcase many of those stories in a program next month.
Parker named Cowboys defensive coordinator
The Dallas Cowboys have hired Christian Parker as their defensive coordinator, making him the youngest in franchise history.
AJGA tournament returns to Williamsburg after six-year absence
Visit Williamsburg will serve as title sponsor of an American Junior Golf Association tournament returning this year, officials announced recently.
Richmond’s hidden espionage history explored in opera ‘Intelligence’
With Richmond’s Civil War past as its backdrop, a new opera brings the city’s hidden history of espionage to the forefront through music, storytelling and live performance.
City native Krystian Williams
Krystian Williams, a Richmond native and Collegiate School standout, has signed with the University of Richmond football team.
VUU’s Parker joins East Team coaching staff for Shrine Bowl
Virginia Union head football coach Alvin Parker has been selected to serve as an assistant coach for the East Team in the East-West Shrine Bowl on Tuesday in Frisco, Texa
