Billionaires benefit from government shutdowns by Igor Volsky
Most people are surprised to learn government shutdowns, and the ensuing finger-pointing, haven’t always been a mainstay of American politics.
Pentagon policy sparks media walkout, public outcry by Clarence Page
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has done it again.
Scientists warn coral reefs have passed a tipping point, threatening oceans and economies worldwide by Ben Jealous
My parents’ marriage was illegal in Maryland in 1966, so they moved west.
Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground reflects history of neglect and resilience by Chip Colwell
The burying ground looks like an abandoned lot.
Leaders, mentors to speak at men’s summit at VUU
The Men’s Master Summit will host its fall 2025 gathering on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Virginia Union University’s Living and Learning Center.
Theater community honors standout productions at 17th annual Artsies
Richmond Triangle Players and Firehouse Theatre dominated the 17th annual Richmond Theatre Community Circle Awards, or Artsies, with Firehouse taking home 13 awards and the Triangle/ Firehouse co-production of “A Strange Loop” earning six honors, including Best Musical and Best Direction of a Musical.
Personality: Paulette Walker Johnson
Spotlight on the founder and former coach of the VSU Woo Woos
For almost four decades, Paulette Walker Johnson has been a defining force in HBCU cheerleading and an esteemed figure at Virginia State University.
Judge issues injunction against Miyares in probe of pro-Palestinian nonprofit
A U.S. district court judge has blocked enforcement of punitive measures against a pro-Palestinian nonprofit under investigation by Attorney General Jason Miyares.
Hanover author uncovers overlooked stories of Black history in ‘Roses in December’
Jody Lynn Allen has always been fascinated by the striking gaps in history, and she was especially charmed by the stories she’s heard in her hometown Ashland — hidden histories that lingered just below the surface of Hanover County.
Goochland students bring global cuisine to Friday night football
Friday night football at Goochland High School now comes with a side of cultural education, thanks to two students who turned a Spanish class assignment into a thriving food business.
Richmond schools and unions begin negotiations on bargaining process
Richmond Public Schools administrators and representatives from employee unions have completed the first week of an intense monthlong series of discussions about changes to the collective bargaining process.
Council delays vote on city’s public records library plans
Two ordinances that would change how Richmond handles Freedom of Information Act requests through a new online library will remain under discussion.
Richmond Public Schools reaches 8-year high in graduation rates
John Marshall High School buzzed with excitement Friday morning as Richmond Public Schools officials and students gathered to celebrate the division’s record-high graduation rates.
Race tightens
Spanberger still leads, but margins narrow in statewide contests
Democrat Abigail Spanberger holds a 7-point lead over Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia’s 2025 governor’s race, according to a new Commonwealth Poll released Tuesday by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Thousands take to streets in ‘No Kings II’ protest
Thousands of people gathered in Richmond on Saturday as part of more than 2,700 No Kings II protests held across the nation.
‘Banana Ball’ brings Negro Leagues tribute to Richmond’s new CarMax Park
A modern spin on showtime baseball with deep roots in Black baseball history is coming to Richmond next spring.
Virginia State unveils 2025-26 men’s basketball schedule
Virginia State University men’s basketball coach Lonnie Blow Jr. recently announced the team’s 2025-26 schedule.
Accountability starts with Miyares, not Jay Jones
Letter to the Editor
Jason Miyares wants these closing weeks of the campaign to be Virginia’s attorney general to be about Jay Jones’ words.
