For the first time in two decades, the Virginia General Assembly could adjourn Saturday, Feb. 25, without approving amendments to the current two-year budget, a potential boon for Richmond’s casino backers.

After six years in the legislature, Delegate Jeffrey M. Bourne wants to spend more time with his family rather than run for a fourth two-year term in the House of Delegates or seek a Richmond state Senate seat.

City Hall is closer to having four unions represent employees — although two unions are now facing off in a bid to represent the city’s 475 labor and trades workers.

The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following location:

City Hall has named Tyrome Alexander director of human resources as part of efforts to rebuild the department and rev up efforts to recruit and retain employees. Mr. Alexander, director of human resources for Toledo, Ohio, for the past four …

Two years after Adam Oakes died due to alcohol poisoning following a fraternity event as a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University, his family and VCU will host several workshops and discussions Monday, Feb. 27, to remember his life and educate …

Four historically black colleges in Virginia will join HBCUs from throughout the nation for the fifth National HBCU Speech & Debate Championship Feb. 24 through 26 at Virginia State University.

Six Chesterfield County high school seniors now have a $2,500 boost for their future education, courtesy of the Leadership for the 21st Century scholarships presented to them by Chesterfield County, Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia State University.

The Hanover County Black Heritage Society invites residents age 18 and up to celebrate Black History Month with a showcase of African-American music on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Virginia State University’s new program that will invest thousands of dollars to help its employees become homeowners also is designed to assist the economies of Petersburg and the village of Ettrick, where the university is based, according to the university.

Dr. James Avery Booker Jr. and Dr. Randy Adams will be honored for their work as dentists and medical trailblazers in Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Dentistry on Saturday, Feb. 25, during the school’s 2023 Trailblazers Awards event.

A nonprofit pharmacy and offices for medical specialists and behavioral health and job development services could be coming to a former Bank of America building in North Side.

Two resolutions expressing profound regret for past wrongs to Black people in Virginia have been killed in the Republican-dominated House of Delegates.

When Diversity Richmond, parent of the city’s popular Diversity Thrift, was searching for a new executive director, the Rev. Lacette Cross wasn’t sure about throwing her hat in the ring. But, being “a good Baptist,” she looked to a higher …

Richmond continues to struggle to fill vacant positions in multiple City Hall departments, ranging from police to finance. The situation could soon be more difficult as the city’s key recruiting and employee services department, Human Resources, undergoes upheaval.