A group of Richmond lawyers is rushing to the defense of Richmond General District Court Judge Birdie Hairston Jamison as word circulates that the 57-year-old jurist is among three judges the General Assembly might refuse to re-elect to new terms.

L. Douglas Wilder wore his million dollar smile as he entered the ballroom at the Downtown hotel where nearly 500 people had gathered to honor him.

In making history a quarter-century ago by becoming the nation’s first African-American elected governor, L. Douglas Wilder crossed a threshold that no African-American has followed in Virginia.

Joseph E. Preston is a step closer to realizing his 21-year-old dream of representing the Petersburg area in the General Assembly.

There's intensive and collaborative effort by prosecutors and other departments to curb violence in the city.

A national movement is underway to address police brutality against African-American men and the criminalization of communities of color.

Mr. Wilder presents in his own words what he views as the legacy of his historic election and leadership of the commonwealth 25 years later.

City Council member Michelle R. Mosby could have the votes to become the first African-American woman to lead Richmond’s City Council.

Tuesday, Jan. 6. That’s the date for the special election to replace new state Sen. Rosalyn R. Dance in the Virginia House of Delegates.

Michael Brown Jr.’s grieving parents likely will never see the killer of their teenage son face murder charges.

For Ayisha Carter and her children, every day is Thanksgiving.

Community service, but no jail time for protesting low wages.

Richmond Schools Superintendent Dana T. Bedden wore an incredulous look when two members of the School Board tried to scuttle an agreement aimed at putting the city’s worst middle school, Fred D. Thompson, on the road to regaining accreditation.

Dr. Pamela V. (for Valleria) Hammond is ready to jump into her new role as interim president of struggling Virginia State University.

Virtually free rent. That’s what the minor league baseball team, the Richmond Flying Squirrels, got in their new five-year lease deal on The Diamond.