First Baptist Church of Ashland to host Caregiver Expo
Caregivers, families and community members are invited to Hanover County’s fourth annual Caregiver Expo on Monday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Ashland, 800 Thompson St.
Poet to discuss new book on Black Appalachian cooking
Poet and author Crystal Wilkinson will discuss her new book, “Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks,” Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Library of Virginia.
‘Gabriel’ musical extended after sellout performances
The musical “Gabriel,” produced by ATLAS Partnership, will continue its run following a series of sold-out performances.
VUU tops VSU to clinch spot in CIAA title game
Virginia Union University secured its place in the CIAA Championship Game with a 14-3 win over rival Virginia State University on Saturday afternoon at Hovey Field.
Richmond’s Coliseum deserves a second chance
Letters to the Editor
It’s been announced that the 54-year-old Richmond Coliseum will be demolished. After giving a thumbs-down to the Navy Hill development, Richmond City Council decided to move forward with what is now the City Center project.
Election sends message to politicians
Letters to the Editor
The people’s voices were heard loud and clear, by the electorate going to the ballot box and voting. We have seen enough divisive antics thrown our way.
RMTA executive chosen to guide global transportation leaders
Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority CEO Joi Taylor Dean was elected president of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association for 2026.
Two local teachers to explore Africa, London and Quebec through REB grant
Two Henrico County teachers will soon take their lessons far beyond the classroom — one to Africa, the other to London and Quebec.
Chief of Chickahominy Tribe to speak at VCU about Native sovereignty
Stephen R. Adkins, chief of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, will speak at Virginia Commonwealth University about the journey of Virginia’s Native nations toward federal recognition and sovereignty.
City pauses utility disconnections, late fees due to federal shutdown
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is temporarily pausing disconnections of gas and water services for nonpayment and suspending late fees for November to help residents affected by the federal government shutdown, according to a city news release.
Three local A-10 standouts named to Becky Hammon watch list
Three of the Richmond area’s top women’s basketball players are drawing national attention as the 2025-26 season tips off.
Virginians can now use smartphones for ID at airports, DMV and ABC stores
After a lengthy development process, Virginians will now be able to use their smartphones at select locations to share their personal identification cards, the Department of Motor Vehicles announced on Wednesday morning.
Quarter of Virginia inmates waiting for prison education programs, study finds
Roughly one in four inmates in Virginia are waiting to enroll in prison education programs — a backlog that state officials say could hinder rehabilitation and reduce chances of success after release. Lawmakers this week heard a range of possible fixes aimed at expanding access and lowering recidivism rates.
Voters decided Jones’ texts paled in comparison to threats against democracy by Roger Chesley
Lance Watson, senior pastor of a large Baptist congregation in Richmond, must have spoken for hundreds of thousands of Virginians Sunday when he mentioned the prospects of Jay Jones, then the Democratic attorney general candidate, in last week’s election.
‘Sandwich guy’ trial shows the Justice Department’s missteps by Clarence Page
For decades, I have been hearing the old courtroom saying about how a grand jury would indict a ham sandwich if given the chance, but I never expected to see it happen.
Election results show strength of inclusion by David W. Marshall
For those opposing diversity, equity and inclusion, the recent elections in New Jersey, Virginia and New York City were discouraging. Democrats won big, and candidates representing racial, gender and religious diversity also prevailed.
Mail, war and courage of Black women
Veterans Day is meant to honor service and sacrifice, but it also offers a chance to reckon with the complexity of that service, especially for Black Americans whose contributions have often been ignored or minimized.
Virginia Democrats plan to capitalize on 2025 ‘tsunami’
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott Jr., D-Portsmouth, says Democrats would act with restraint next year while simultaneously claiming his chamber’s near-supermajority has a mandate to enact an agenda.
Kaine says protecting federal workers behind his vote to end shutdown
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., told reporters Monday that Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger supports his decision to vote with Republicans on a deal to reopen the federal government after its longest shutdown in history.
