7-year-old brain cancer survivor receives custom hairpiece
Myla, a 7-year-old brain cancer survivor, received a custom hairpiece Saturday at Bombshell Wigs Galore, marking a milestone in her recovery and offering a boost to her confidence.
‘Reading Rainbow’ returns as child literacy drops
The popular 1980s show “Reading Rainbow” was rebooted in October at a time when children across the nation struggle with reading.
Region unites to keep food on tables amid SNAP disruption
Feed More’s headquarters in Richmond serves as the hub for Central Virginia’s food distribution network.
Fall back
Clocks should be set back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, as daylight saving time ends.
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.
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.
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.
Obama to campaign with Spanberger in Norfolk
Former President Barack Obama is scheduled to join former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger for a campaign rally Saturday, Nov. 1 in Norfolk, marking the first visit to Hampton Roads by a Democratic president in more than a decade.
Early voting
Richmond voters are casting ballots early for the 2025 elections, including races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and members of the House of Delegates. Early voting allows residents to vote in person before Election Day and can help reduce …
Maggie Walker Community Land Trust appoints new board member
The Maggie Walker Community Land Trust recently named Derrick Billie to its board of directors.
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.
Richmond-area seniors and Hanover residents offered help to stay warm
As fall temperatures dip, seniors and low-income residents across the Richmond area are being offered ways to stay warm this winter, from free weatherization kits to financial assistance for heating bills.
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.
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.
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.
