Moon to lead Virginia’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
After four years in which Virginia’s diversity office was renamed and redirected under Republican leadership, Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has moved to restore a broader equity focus with the appointment of Sesha Joi Moon as the state’s next chief diversity officer …
New Virginia laws take effect Thursday
Virginia workers, young people and consumers will see several new protections take effect statewide Thursday, Jan. 1.
Richmond mourns Bill Martin, museum director, cultural advocate
William “Bill” Martin, a beloved Richmond museum director and advocate for the Black arts and cultural scene, died Sunday at 71 after being struck by a vehicle.
Richmond seeks public input on intersection safety improvements
The Richmond Department of Public Works announced Dec. 22 the launch of two public surveys aimed at improving safety at intersections across the city, where the vast majority of fatal and serious injury crashes occur.
Special election
Early, in-person voting for the Tuesday, Jan. 6 special election continues through Saturday, Jan. 3.
New Year’s Day closings
Federal offices and state offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.
Ashland advocate connects Spanish-speaking families to county services
Teresa Lopez de Ocanas has spent years turning her Ashland home into a bridge between Hanover County and its growing Spanish-speaking community.
Gov.-elect Spanberger appoints secretary of labor
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has announced the appointment of Jessica K. Looman as Virginia’s next secretary of labor, selecting a longtime labor official with experience in federal and state government.
Spanberger family to open Virginia Executive Mansion for inaugural weekend
Virginians will have a chance to tour the Executive Mansion and meet the new first family during inaugural weekend, the Spanberger Inaugural Committee announced Monday.
State regulators clear controversial Chesterfield peaker plant
The controversial proposed Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center has cleared its final major regulatory hurdle, winning approval from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
Richmond, Henrico health officials warn against gunfire on New Year’s Eve
Richmond and Henrico health officials are reminding residents to celebrate New Year’s Eve safely by avoiding celebratory gunfire and keeping firearms securely stored.
A woman’s holiday tradition inspires
At 90, Dolores W. Whitaker still ushers in the holiday season one wreath at a time.
Richmond launches crackdown on vape and smoke shops
A multi-agency Richmond task force has shut down 18 vape and smoke shops following inspections that uncovered widespread safety violations, illegal drugs, firearms and illicit cash, city officials said Friday at a City Hall press conference on Operation Vaporize.
Regulators to consider appeal against Dominion Energy natural gas plant
The State Corporation Commission suspended its approval of the Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center — a planned Dominion Energy Virginia natural gas plant that has drawn significant opposition from Central Virginia residents and environmental groups.
Midtown64 development set to bring retail, apartments and hotel to Henrico
Greenberg Gibbons last week broke ground on Midtown64, a $500-plus million, 46-acre mixed-use development at the Interstate 64/Broad Street junction in Henrico County.
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