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Interim CAO Joy-Hogg resigns

Richmond’s interim chief administrative officer is stepping down five months after being approved, as Sabrina Joy-Hogg announced her resignation Wednesday afternoon, effective Friday, June 6.

Mayor calls for action after City worker wounded in shooting

A City of Richmond Department of Public Works employee was wounded early Tuesday morning while performing work duties, city officials confirmed.

AFA offers travel tips for families of people with dementia ahead of holiday

With a record-breaking 45.1 million Americans expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during Memorial Day weekend, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is urging caregivers to plan ahead when traveling with a loved one living with dementia.

Early voting

Early in-person voting for the June 17 primary election continues in the state of Virginia through Saturday, June 14.

Petersburg honors Capt. Jerren Lucas Sr. as Firefighter of the Year

Capt. Jerren Lucas Sr. was recently named the 2024 Firefighter of the Year by the Petersburg Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. Fire Chief Wayne

Gerry Connolly, a fixture in Virginia politics, dies at 75

U.S. Rep. Gerald “Gerry” Connolly, an outspoken Democrat who sought key reforms in the federal government while bringing transformational development to his populous Virginia district, died Wednesday. He was 75.

Springing forward with achievement

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

Power Tour brings purpose, protest and celebration to Jackson Ward

Last Saturday, the sound of music, poetry, and passionate conversation filled Abner Clay Park as over a hundred Richmond residents gathered for the State of the People Power Tour’s visit — a day dedicated to community building, empowerment and social …

Innocence petition for one of ‘Waverly Two’ denied

Efforts to exonerate two men once acquitted of killing a Waverly police officer but still sentenced to life in prison hit a setback Tuesday, as the Virginia Court of Appeals denied an innocence petition filed by Terence Richardson, one of …

City Council approves $3B budget in 6-2 vote

After weeks of discussion, Richmond City Council adopted a $3 billion budget for the City’s 2026 fiscal year in a 6-2 vote during its meeting Monday evening.

City Council fires Inspector General James Osuna

Richmond’s inspector general, James Osuna, was fired Monday by the City Council after nearly six years on the job. Osuna’s office is overseen by the council and acts as the city’s government watchdog, investigating claims of waste, fraud and abuse.

Pamunkey Reservation named among nation’s most endangered historic places

The Pamunkey Indian Reservation in King William County, home to one of the nation’s oldest Indigenous communities, has been named one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.

Boone named president of Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

Sentara Health has announced the appointment of Elwood Bernard “Bernie” Boone III as the next president of Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. Boone will assume the role on June 2.

City Council appoints RJ Warren as chief of staff

Richmond City Council has named RJ Warren as its new chief of staff.

Henrico sells homes through affordable housing trust fund

As of April 22, three homes have been purchased through Henrico County’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The program, launched in July 2024, aims to reduce the cost of a home for qualifying first-time home buyers.