Kamras, board leaders reveal funding challenges for city schools
The mood on the 17th floor of City Hall was somewhat somber on Jan. 22 as Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras presented his proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 to the School Board.
Dems roll out bills to curb federal immigration enforcement
Virginia Democrats on Wednesday rolled out a package of bills designed to curb federal immigration enforcement activities in the Commonwealth.
Still ticking after 125 years of service
Richmond’s oldest Black-owned jewelry shop keeps family and craft alive
It was at the ripe old age of 8 that Marcellus Carrington Waller repaired his first timepiece.
Youngkin pardoned Fairfax police officer in 2023 Tysons Corner shooting
Shortly before leaving office, Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin granted an absolute pardon to a former Fairfax County police officer who killed a man while on duty and was later convicted of reckless firearm handling.
Petersburg welcomes Central Virginia’s first full-scale casino
Live! Casino Virginia opened last week in Petersburg, becoming Central Virginia’s first full-scale casino and marking a major expansion of legalized gaming just south of Richmond.
Virginia bill targets data center sites
Legislation is advancing through the General Assembly to restrict future data centers to industrially zoned areas.
Proposed volunteer group would help localities fend off cyberattacks, security breaches
A proposal to create a volunteer cybersecurity incident response team to investigate and troubleshoot threats targeting digital systems around the Commonwealth will be considered again in this year’s General Assembly session.
Sorry, with a side of self-promo
The name Kanye West would have been at the top of a list of people I didn’t plan to write about this year, if I had time to keep track of things like that.
Why Black America must pay attention to global power by Julianne Malveaux
Black America is often told that foreign policy is distant, something for diplomats, generals and elites in places most of us will never see.
ICE killings in Minnesota expose a tyrannical agenda by David W. Marshall
What is happening in Minnesota should be the kind of wake-up call for Americans who still fail to recognize the truth about this administration and need to understand the grave situation we face as a nation.
Claudette Colvin’s story shows what is lost when history is erased by Marc H. Morial
When Claudette Colvin died this month, too many Americans learned her name for the first time in an obituary.
Burnout is breaking health care by Steve Forti
Americans are paying more for less when it comes to health care. One in five patients now waits more than two months to see a primary care doctor or specialist.
Laila Edwards set to become first Black woman to represent U.S. in Olympic hockey
It was fajita night to celebrate Laila Edwards’ hockey homecoming when an excited shriek pierced the casual gathering in the brightly lit early 20th-century colonial she grew up in on a quiet, tree-lined street.
Hanover officials oppose DHS plan for ICE warehouse
The Hanover County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday opposed plans for an Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in Ashland.
Leaders urge action, community service at VUU’s MLK celebration
“Where do we go from here? Chaos or community?”
Virginia makes history
Abigail Spanberger becomes first woman governor, sets bold agenda
Democrat Abigail Spanberger was sworn in Jan. 17 as Virginia’s first female governor.
Rallies call for action on immigration enforcement
Over three days and at three Richmond locations, residents and organizations rallied to support immigrants, oppose the Trump administration and call for community defense.
Gun rights and gun safety advocates rally at Capitol on Lobby Day
Gun rights and gun violence prevention groups gathered at the Capitol in large numbers on Monday’s Lobby Day to rally support and meet with legislators.
Home care workers back bill allowing collective bargaining
SEIU Virginia 512 is part of the Service Employees International Union, which advocates for a range of service workers around the world.
Her morning jacket
One thing I’ve never been accused of in my years as a journalist is being an expert on fashion.
