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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Personality: Jo White
Spotlight on Saving Our Youth’s founder, CEO and executive director
Jo White’s life experiences shaped her resolve to overcome adversity, leading her to found Saving Our Youth to equip at-risk youth with the tools to do the same.
Flying Squirrels unveil new uniforms, release 2026 home game times
The Richmond Flying Squirrels introduced refreshed branding and new uniforms Monday at The Byrd Theatre ahead of the team’s inaugural season at CarMax Park.
VUU eyes postseason success despite title game defeat
Virginia Union University will face California University of Pennsylvania in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Football Playoffs at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at Hovey Field in Richmond.
VCU soccer standout Moussa Ndiaye credits large family for competitive edge
Growing up, Moussa Ndiaye had a lot of catching up to do.
When corporations ignore justice, our wallets must respond by Julianne Malveaux
Every year corporations expect us to line up, log on and lose our minds for Black Friday.
Harlem project blends housing, culture and opportunity by Marc H. Morial
“This project is befitting of the legacy of greatness that so many Black New Yorkers have built here in Harlem.
Time to bring the ballot home by Ben Jealous
Americans aren’t just anxious about next year’s elections — they’re uneasy in a deeper way.
