Prince’s death on April 21, 2016 marked the loss of an artist who redefined musical innovation and artistic control in…
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The Cultural Current
The Pulse of RVA.
Then and Now The Current — April 21, 2003: Death of Nina Simone
Nina Simone’s death on April 21, 2003 marked the passing of an artist who turned music into a force of…
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Henrico Police Investigate Crash Involving County Vehicle, Pedestrian
pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a Henrico County vehicle on W. Broad Street. Police say all lanes…
Read MoreTRAFFIC ALERT: Henrico
Eastbound W. Broad Street is closed from Springfield Road to Coppermill Trace due to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.…
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Then & Now: The Current — April 20, 1871: The Ku Klux Klan Act and the Limits of Federal Protection
The April 20, 1871 Ku Klux Klan Act promised protection for Black Virginians, but its uneven enforcement reveals the limits…
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Flying Squirrels Open 2026 Season 12–2 Behind Balanced Attack
Richmond has opened the 2026 season 12–2, using a balanced offense and steady pitching to take an early lead in…
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Then & Now: The Current — April 19, 1967: Kwame Ture Speaks Against the Vietnam War
On April 19, 1967, Kwame Ture, then known as Stokely Carmichael, delivered forceful antiwar speeches linking Vietnam to racial injustice,…
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Virginia’s April 21 Ballot: A Vote on Redrawing Congressional Districts Early
Virginia voters will decide whether to allow early redrawing of congressional districts before 2031 and what that means for representation…
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From Negro Leagues Legacy to Banana Ball: The Indianapolis Clowns Return Includes a Stop in Richmond
The Banana Ball World Tour is bringing more than high-energy baseball to Richmond — it’s reviving the legacy of the…
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Then & Now: The Current — April 18, 1862: Elizabeth Keckly’s Virginia Story Reaches Print
When Elizabeth Keckly appeared in print on April 18, 1862, readers saw a story of talent and reinvention. Beneath it…
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