Holiday schedule
In observance of New Year's Day, Jan. 1, please note the following:
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, Dec. 14, COVID-19 accounted for .8% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, with overall respiratory illness levels moderate and stable compared to previous data.
Virginia State Police investigates drone activity, calls for public cooperation
Virginia State Police is investigating more than 150 reports of drone activity across the Commonwealth this month.
Henrico to recycle Christmas trees into mulch starting Dec. 26
Henrico County will accept Christmas trees for recycling into mulch from Dec. 26 through Jan. 9.
New poll shows over half of Va. drivers are driving distracted
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and Drive Smart Virginia are urging Virginians to stay focused while driving this holiday season as part of their “Your Presence is the Real Present” campaign.
Corrections ombudsman to prioritize Red Onion prison probe
Virginia’s top investigatory body is turning its attention to Red Onion State Prison following alarming reports of self-harm and poor conditions at the supermax facility in Wise County.
Family of W.I. Johnson celebrates street renaming honoring late mortician
The life of a man who served Richmond’s Black community in times of death will be memorialized Friday, as the city of Richmond will honor mortician William Isaac Johnson Sr. with a street renaming in the 100 block of W. …
Youngkin serving up tax relief for tipped workers with new plan
Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited McLean’s Restaurant in Scott’s Addition on Monday where he donned an apron and served breakfast after announcing a budget proposal that would eliminate state income taxes on cash and electronic tips. If passed, Virginia would become …
Rise Richmond appoints Brittany Lopes as executive director
Rise Richmond has appointed Brittany Lopes as the organization’s new executive director.
State leaders push bold plan for better maternal care across Virginia
State legislators announced plans to improve maternal health and care across Virginia during a Monday press conference, highlighting key elements of the “Virginia Momnibus” legislative package ahead of the upcoming General Assembly session.
Jones launches re-election campaign
State Delegate Michael Jones announced his bid for re-election Tuesday. The former Richmond City Council member and council president hopes to retain the seat he won in 2023, when he ran unopposed in the redrawn 77th District.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, Dec. 14, COVID-19 accounted for .8% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, with overall respiratory illness levels moderate and stable compared to previous data. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported within that period …
New leadership team elected for Richmond Crusade for Voters
The Richmond Crusade for Voters announced its elected officers for the 2025-2026 term during its November meeting.
Richmond, Henrico honor top educators McCray and Suders
Two local educators are being recognized for their exceptional contributions to students and school communities. Rebecca McCray, a reading interventionist at Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary School, has been honored as Richmond Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year, while Christine Suders, an …
Swansboro Elementary holds financial literacy night for parents, students
Dorisa Sanderson, a math instructional coach for Swansboro Elementary School, acted as a salesperson for the school’s first financial literacy workshop last Thursday evening to teach students critical thinking skills when spending money and basic math skills.
