The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university is resigning amid backlash over the school’s apparent failure to properly vet a multimillion dollar donation from a dubious donor.

The Bensley Agrihood project, a proposed affordable housing development centered around an organic farm and wellness center in Chesterfield County’s Bensley neighborhood, continues to move forward despite recent zoning setbacks.

James “Plunky” Branch is an educator. A label founder. A mentor to multiple generations of instrumentalists and a founding father of the Richmond Jazz Society. His early musical travels included formative stints in San Francisco and New York, but 2024 …

The Virginia Veterans Services Foundation and the Virginia Department of Veterans Services announced Wednesday that the Disabled American Veterans Department of Virginia has donated four specially equipped minivans to transport residents of state veterans care centers to medical appointments.

The Virginia Department of Health has issued a recreational water advisory for a section of the James River following a sewage leak reported on July 16. The affected area stretches from the Manchester Bridge (9th Street) in Richmond to Osborne …

For the week ending on Saturday, July 13, confirmed hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Virginia rose 2% from the previous week, though new admissions remain low. One death associated with COVID-19 was reported statewide during that timeframe. COVID-19 wastewater levels …

U.S. Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., presented YWCA Richmond with a $1,666,279 check Tuesday to support the organization’s services for domestic violence survivors.

Richmond officials are seeking public input on a proposal to convert a former landfill into the city’s first solar farm and pollinator meadow. The project, which could cover up to 30 acres in the 7th District, aims to generate renewable …

The future of labor in Richmond was the focus of a “Unions for All” mayoral forum Saturday afternoon, as members from 17 unions and labor groups came together with other local workers in the BCTGM Union Hall to bring their …

A new public park spanning 99 acres opened Tuesday in Sandston, expanding Henrico County’s recreational offerings. Taylor Farm Park, located at 200 Whiteside Road, features a variety of outdoor amenities and represents a $26 million investment in community infrastructure.

A local nonprofit is offering free workshops to help students complete their federal financial aid applications for college.

Eighteen candidates are vying for seats on the Richmond City Council in the upcoming November election. The field includes seven incumbents and 11 challengers across the city’s nine districts.

More than a week after President Joe Biden’s “bad night” in a debate with former President Donald Trump, some national Democrats have reportedly called for Biden to suspend his reelection campaign. In response, the 32 members of Virginia’s Legislative Black …

Three prominent museums have recently canceled or postponed exhibitions by artist Kehinde Wiley following sexual assault accusations. The Pèrez Art Museum Miami, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Neb. made these decisions in the past month.

Last year, the City of Richmond spent over $16,000 to enhance a 90-year-old Confederate marker, citing a resident’s desire to honor their ancestor.