Cristo Rey hires vice president of advancement
Cristo Rey Richmond High School has appointed Cynthia Coleman as its new vice president of advancement, the school announced Tuesday.
Hampden-Sydney professor earns national communication awards
Hampden-Sydney College rhetoric professor Miranda Rouse received two national awards last month for her work in communication studies at the National Communication Association’s annual convention.
Henrico schools to host on-site vaccination clinics for rising 7th, 12th graders
Henrico County Public Schools and the Virginia Department of Health will hold free vaccination clinics at all Henrico middle and high schools for students entering seventh or 12th grade in the 2026-27 school year.
Virginia reverses law requiring public disclosure of judicial misconduct
At the end of every year, state agencies, boards and commissions churn out dozens of annual reports. Last year, one notable document was missing.
Moon to lead Virginia’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
After four years in which Virginia’s diversity office was renamed and redirected under Republican leadership, Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has moved to restore a broader equity focus with the appointment of Sesha Joi Moon as the state’s next chief diversity officer …
New Virginia laws take effect Thursday
Virginia workers, young people and consumers will see several new protections take effect statewide Thursday, Jan. 1.
Richmond mourns Bill Martin, museum director, cultural advocate
William “Bill” Martin, a beloved Richmond museum director and advocate for the Black arts and cultural scene, died Sunday at 71 after being struck by a vehicle.
Richmond seeks public input on intersection safety improvements
The Richmond Department of Public Works announced Dec. 22 the launch of two public surveys aimed at improving safety at intersections across the city, where the vast majority of fatal and serious injury crashes occur.
Special election
Early, in-person voting for the Tuesday, Jan. 6 special election continues through Saturday, Jan. 3.
New Year’s Day closings
Federal offices and state offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.
Ashland advocate connects Spanish-speaking families to county services
Teresa Lopez de Ocanas has spent years turning her Ashland home into a bridge between Hanover County and its growing Spanish-speaking community.
Gov.-elect Spanberger appoints secretary of labor
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has announced the appointment of Jessica K. Looman as Virginia’s next secretary of labor, selecting a longtime labor official with experience in federal and state government.
Spanberger family to open Virginia Executive Mansion for inaugural weekend
Virginians will have a chance to tour the Executive Mansion and meet the new first family during inaugural weekend, the Spanberger Inaugural Committee announced Monday.
State regulators clear controversial Chesterfield peaker plant
The controversial proposed Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center has cleared its final major regulatory hurdle, winning approval from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
Richmond, Henrico health officials warn against gunfire on New Year’s Eve
Richmond and Henrico health officials are reminding residents to celebrate New Year’s Eve safely by avoiding celebratory gunfire and keeping firearms securely stored.
