Democrats blast UVA’s settlement with Justice Department over diversity policies
Virginia’s public universities faced scrutiny from state senators Monday as lawmakers examined the University of Virginia’s settlement with federal investigators and the growing political battle over control of higher education institutions.
Harris-Muhammed resigns from RPS board
Shonda Harris-Muhammed is stepping down from the Richmond City School Board to become a Virginia school division superintendent.
Giving Heart marks Thanksgiving feast’s 20th year
The Giving Heart marked its 20th annual Thanksgiving Day Feast last Thursday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, drawing more than 1,000 people to the exhibit hall for a day centered on meals and community connection.
Commission sets stage for 2026 retail cannabis launch
Virginia lawmakers took another decisive step Tuesday toward launching a legal cannabis retail market in 2026, unveiling a revised legislative blueprint that scraps local opt-outs, tightens ownership rules and aims to favor small, independent operators over deep-pocketed national brands.
VSU taps award-winning actor Rob Morgan for keynote
Virginia State University recently announced that award-winning actor and VSU alumnus Rob Morgan will deliver the keynote address at the school’s Fall 2025 commencement.
City of Richmond hires Ken Martinez as director of revenue administration
The City of Richmond has hired Ken Martinez as the new director of revenue administration in the Department of Finance. Martinez brings more than 23 years of experience in municipal finance, with expertise in revenue management, taxpayer service and tax …
Richmond Fire Department picks three new deputy chiefs
The Richmond Fire Department has appointed three new deputy chiefs to oversee operations, support services and administration.
Special election for Hashmi’s Richmond-area Senate seat set for Jan. 6
Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, has set a Jan. 6 special election to fill the soon-to-be-vacant seat of Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Richmond, clearing the way for a fast, intraparty fight in one of the state’s safest Democratic …
Richmond auditor finds nearly 50 high-risk issues in city departments
Nearly 50 high-risk issues found during audits of City of Richmond departments have not been fixed by their target date, City Auditor Riad Ali wrote in a new report.
Spanberger names Figueroa to oversee state health and human services
As Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger prepares to take the helm of the state of Virginia, she has announced her pick for the next secretary of health and human resources: Marvin Figueroa.
Jones names senior leadership team for attorney general’s office
Attorney General-elect Jay Jones recently announced three senior members of his leadership team who will serve when he takes office in January.
Evanston marks six years of reparations with national town hall
Six years after Evanston, Illinois, launched its groundbreaking reparations initiative, city leaders and national partners will gather Thursday, Dec. 4 to assess progress and offer guidance to communities nationwide.
Starbucks workers and supporters continue strike and pickets
Local Starbucks workers and their supporters are calling on residents to take their money to other businesses, as a strike against the company’s labor practices continues nationwide.
Local tradition returns with Giving Heart’s Thanksgiving Day feast
Richmond’s long-standing tradition returns Thursday as The Giving Heart hosts its 20th annual Thanksgiving Day Feast at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
Slashed federal funding, rising costs could affect Abigail Spanberger’s agenda
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said a group of corporate executives that advise him on how much tax revenue Virginia’s economy can expect are “cautiously optimistic” about the coming budget cycle.
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