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Webinar previews Petersburg’s future insulin facility

Petersburg’s role in producing more affordable insulin in the United States will be highlighted during RVA757 Connects’ Virtual Innovation Spotlight webinar Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Brig. Gen. Patricia R. Wallace takes command

Brig. Gen. Patricia R. Wallace just became the first female leader of the Army Reserve’s 80th Training Command, one of the largest educational operations in the Army.

Conservancy buys New Market segment where Black troops attacked Confederates

Another 49-acre parcel of a Civil War battlefield in Eastern Henrico County in which Black troops played a major role is now protected from development.

Superintendent proposes 35.3 percent budget increase for RPS

Superintendent Jason Kamras is proposing a 35.3 percent operating budget increase to meet the district’s anticipated expenses for the 2023- 2024 school year.

Morrissey saga continues

In an emotional interview with the Richmond Free Press on Wednesday night, Myrna Morrissey shared her fears following a weekend in which allegations of child abuse and infidelity exploded into the public view.

Anger grows in Virginia city where first-grader shot teacher

When a 6-year-old shot and wounded his first grade teacher in this shipbuilding city near Virginia’s coast, the community reacted with collective shock.

Fight over guns center of annual Virginia lobbying day

Gun control and gun rights proponents rallied Monday at the State Capitol during an annual day of advocacy, as lawmakers from both parties offered a tempered assessment about what’s possible on the issue during this year’s legislative session.

Wes Moore sworn in as Maryland’s first Black governor

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was sworn in as the state’s first Black governor on Wednesday, pledging to work for greater inclusion and economic equity while also focusing on improving education, fighting crime and climate change.

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues

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

Court OKs 4th District Feb. 21 special election

The election of a new representative from the 4th Congressional District will go on as scheduled.

Thornton, Nelson to lead Henrico Board of Supervisors in 2023

The Henrico County Board of Supervisors last week voted unanimously to elect Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton chairman and Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson vice chairman for 2023.

VCU names new School of Medicine dean

Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine will have a new dean as of April 15.

Youngkin calls for legislation for notification on school awards

In response to widening concerns about how some Northern Virginia school districts handled recognizing student achievements on a standardized test, Gov. Glenn Youngkin called Wednesday for legislation to require student and parental notification about certain scholastic awards.

Jury awards soldier less than $4000 in federal suit over traffic stop

A federal jury in Virginia on Tuesday found mostly in favor of two police officers who were sued by a U.S. Army lieutenant after he was pepper-sprayed, struck and handcuffed during a traffic stop.

South Side veterans medical facility renamed

Call it the Richmond VA Medical Center.