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Richmond’s hidden espionage history explored in opera ‘Intelligence’
With Richmond’s Civil War past as its backdrop, a new opera brings the city’s hidden history of espionage to the forefront through music, storytelling and live performance.
VUU’s Parker joins East Team coaching staff for Shrine Bowl
Virginia Union head football coach Alvin Parker has been selected to serve as an assistant coach for the East Team in the East-West Shrine Bowl on Tuesday in Frisco, Texa
Virginia War Memorial to showcase reporter’s stories about veterans
Greg McQuade has spent 25 years telling stories about Virginia veterans, and the Virginia War Memorial will showcase many of those stories in a program next month.
Parker named Cowboys defensive coordinator
The Dallas Cowboys have hired Christian Parker as their defensive coordinator, making him the youngest in franchise history.
Virginia’s civil rights history comes alive in new podcast
The Virginia Tourism Corporation has launched a new Virginia Civil Rights podcast series spotlighting the Commonwealth’s role in the Civil Rights Movement and amplifying the voices of individuals and communities who helped shape the fight for equality.
AJGA tournament returns to Williamsburg after six-year absence
Visit Williamsburg will serve as title sponsor of an American Junior Golf Association tournament returning this year, officials announced recently.
State urges Virginians to enroll in 2026 health coverage before Jan. 30 deadline
Virginians have until Friday, Jan. 30 to enroll in health coverage for 2026 through Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, officials said.
Library of Virginia reschedules Black History Month celebration
The Library of Virginia will launch its Culturescape Saturdays programming initiative with a free Black History Month celebration highlighting Black artists and storytellers from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21.
Petersburg welcomes Central Virginia’s first full-scale casino
Live! Casino Virginia opened last week in Petersburg, becoming Central Virginia’s first full-scale casino and marking a major expansion of legalized gaming just south of Richmond.
Former WNBA player named CIAA ambassador
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association recently appointed Sonia Chase as an official ambassador for the 2026 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament, scheduled for Feb. 24-28 at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore.
