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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.
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.
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.
Local influencer rallies support for Jamaica hometown
Shanisse Palmer, a Richmond-based family lifestyle influencer, is using her platform to aid her hometown in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa left it in ruins.
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.
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.
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.
Segal to lead Richmond Fire and Emergency Services with focus on reform
Interim Fire Chief Jeffrey Segal has been appointed as the permanent head of Richmond Fire and Emergency Services, city officials announced this week.
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.
T.D. Jakes launches weekly podcast exploring life, purpose and culture
Bishop T.D. Jakes is launching a new weekly podcast, “NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes,” aimed at helping listeners navigate life transitions and explore their purpose.
