As Richmond neighborhoods face ongoing challenges related to housing, health and public safety, the city is expanding its approach to community engagement through new leadership and specialized offices.

The Library of Virginia will present its highest honor, the Patron of Letters degree, to acclaimed musician and composer Damien Geter during the 28th annual Virginia Literary Awards Celebration on Sept. 20.

Richmond officials and smoke shop owners are weighing the future of the city’s tobacco and hemp stores, following the recent approval of restrictions on new shops.

Company I of the 36th Colored Regiment served during the Battle of Chaffin’s Farm and New Market Heights.

Cathie J. Vick has resigned as president and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce after just four months on the job to pursue other opportunities, the Chamber announced this week.

Ben Jealous’ tenure at the Sierra Club has come to an end.

Roseshire Gaming Parlor, a new boutique gaming and entertainment venue, will hold job fairs Aug. 15-16 as it prepares to open this fall in the Staples Mill Shopping Center.

With hundreds of jobs set to open at a new casino, area residents have an opportunity to gain the skills needed for a career as a table games dealer.

More than three years after a late-night fire devastated William Fox Elementary School and disrupted the Richmond Public Schools system, the building reopened to the community Wednesday evening.

The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia is sending several Confederate monument artifacts from Richmond to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles for a new exhibition exploring race, art and public memory.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Monday that he supports a U.S. Defense Department change that would permit National Guard units to aid in federal immigration enforcement.

Richmond Public Schools will implement a staggered start for the 2025-26 school year to help students transitioning into new grade levels.

Richmond officials have introduced a series of upgrades to improve the visitor experience on the first floor of City Hall.

The Hanover County branch of the NAACP has earned national recognition for its leadership in community outreach and communication.

George Mason University President Gregory Washington will remain in his role as the school faces federal investigations and political infighting over its leadership and future.