Five years after Richmond’s streets filled with protesters seeking justice following George Floyd’s murder, photos of that historic moment are returning to public view.

Armstrong and John Marshall high school’s choral director James Johnson is among 200 quarterfinalists for the Grammy Music Educator Award. The award, presented by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum, recognizes educators who have made a significant and lasting …

Some Juneteenth events to attend.

A new exhibition at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture explores the lives and legacies of free Black Virginians from 1619 to the end of slavery in 1865.

When parents learn their child has Down syndrome, they often go through a spectrum of emotions—from shock and disbelief to fear and guilt. For some, the diagnosis comes during prenatal testing; for others, it may arrive weeks after the baby …

The roar of the past echoes through the halls of the Science Museum of Virginia this summer, as visitors encounter the strange and spectacular creatures of a lost world. “Ultimate Dinosaurs,” a touring exhibition, reveals discoveries about prehistoric predators that …

Juneteenth events highlight Black history

Rows of names, dates and notations in dusty county records may seem like dry data points. But to researcher Tev’n Powers, they reveal stories of resistance and freedom once left out of Virginia’s historical narrative.

Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer fun, with City-operated pool openings offering extended holiday hours. SwimRVA, a nonprofit known as the community hub for aquatics in the Richmond region, aims to keep kids safe throughout pool season and “drown-proof” …

The new executive director of the Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University has big plans.

The Richmond Jazz and Music Festival is set to bring a wave of sound and energy to the city Aug. 8, 9 and 10.

The Library of Virginia will hold two free book talks this summer focusing on lesser- known stories from the Revolu-tionary era, part of its programming to mark America’s 250th anniversary.

This year’s Richmond Public Schools top 2025 valedictorian, Marylord Dansou, is a first-generation American who achieved a 5.3 GPA, reflecting her academic excellence.

A new kind of homesteading festival is taking root in the region. Farmstead Fest 2025, a three-day outdoor gathering at Moonrise Farmstead in Aylett, debuts this weekend with a blend of live music, practical workshops, artisan vendors, and farm-fresh food—designed …

The Richmond region came alive this week with moments of achievement and celebration.