Flu spike prompts masking guidance in Central Virginia
Central Virginia hospitals and health systems are reinforcing masking guidance and infection prevention measures as influenza and other respiratory illnesses surge across the state.
Richmond Christmas tree recycling event rescheduled
Richmond’s annual “Bring One for the Chipper” Christmas tree recycling and e-cycle event was postponed one week due to forecasted weather and will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1710 Robin Hood Road.
Senate Dems open 2026 session with focus on affordability
On the eve of the 2026 General Assembly session, Senate Democrats on Tuesday rolled out an ambitious agenda centered on lowering the financial strain on Virginia families while signaling openness to revisiting tax and revenue policy amid looming budget pressures.
Sharpton, National Action Network to honor Holder, Scott at King Day breakfast
The National Action Network will hold its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Awards Breakfast in Washington, D.C., on Monday, recognizing former U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr., Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and other leaders for their public …
5 candidates vie for Richmond School Board’s 6th District seat
Five candidates have applied to fill a vacant Richmond School Board seat formerly held by Shonda Harris- Muhammed.
Richmond protesters denounce U.S. military action in Venezuela
About 100 residents and organizers rallied Saturday to condemn a controversial U.S. military operation in Venezuela that included strikes on Caracas and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, actions critics say represent an escalation of U.S. involvement …
Dems hold South Side seats as Jones, Schmidt prevail
Michael Jones will return to the General Assembly as a senator after winning a special election to the state Senate on Tuesday, while attorney Charlie Schmidt claimed his former House of Delegates seat.
AG-elect Jones opposes DOJ suit over Virginia tuition law
A federal lawsuit challenging Virginia’s law on tuition eligibility for undocumented students has exposed a sharp divide between the state’s outgoing and incoming leadership, drawing opposition from Attorney General-elect Jay Jones and prompting intervention from immigrant and civil rights groups.
Richmond touts major fixes at water plant one year after catastrophic outage
Even with a snowy start to winter in Richmond, a top city official recently joked to a crowd gathered downtown, there was nothing to report about the water treatment plant.
Richmond mails more than 73,000 notices to identify lead water lines
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities has begun mailing more than 73,000 notices to residents in an effort to identify and replace lead water service lines as part of its expanded Lead Free Water program.
City names Trinija Martin as human resources director
The City of Richmond has hired Trinija Martin to direct its human resources department, citing her experience in both corporate and municipal HR leadership.
Spanberger nominates Smith as next secretary of education
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger announced Tuesday that long-time educator Jeffery Smith would be Virginia’s next secretary of education.
After decade in politics, Stoney steps back to rest and recharge
After a hugely successful election year for Virginia Democrats that didn’t turn out quite as he hoped, former Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney isn’t ready to completely rule out a future run for public office.
Cristo Rey hires vice president of advancement
Cristo Rey Richmond High School has appointed Cynthia Coleman as its new vice president of advancement, the school announced Tuesday.
Hampden-Sydney professor earns national communication awards
Hampden-Sydney College rhetoric professor Miranda Rouse received two national awards last month for her work in communication studies at the National Communication Association’s annual convention.
