The establishment of Jamestown on May 14, 1607 launched the first permanent English settlement in North America and transformed the…
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The Cultural Current
The Pulse of RVA.
Dominion Energy Riverrock Returns to Richmond’s Riverfront With a Weekend of Music, Adventure, and Community
Dominion Energy Riverrock returns to Brown’s Island and the James River this weekend with three days of outdoor sports, live…
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Bands to Watch at Riverrock: The Artists Bringing Richmond’s Riverfront to Life
Dominion Energy Riverrock returns to Brown’s Island with a music lineup that stretches from honky-tonk chaos and indie-folk to psychedelic…
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RVA Gas Prices Surge as Global Wars Continue to Shake Oil Markets and Local Economies
Rising conflict overseas continues driving gas prices higher across RVA as global oil instability creates growing economic pressure for commuters,…
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Cher, Trudeau, Sal Khan Among Headliners for Richmond Forum’s 41st Season
The Richmond Forum has unveiled a 2026–2027 season featuring entertainers, political leaders, economists, and educators, continuing the organization’s tradition of…
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Proposed WIC cuts could strain low-income Virginia families, advocates warn
Advocates warn proposed cuts to the WIC program could place additional strain on low-income Virginia families who rely on nutrition…
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After Spirit: How Richmond’s Airport Is Adjusting to a Sudden Airline Shutdown
The sudden collapse of Spirit Airlines is reshaping air travel at Richmond International Airport, eliminating thousands of yearly seats to…
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Then and Now The Current — May 8, 1861: Richmond Named Capital of the Confederacy
On May 8, 1861, Richmond became the capital of the Confederacy, placing Virginia at the center of the Civil War.
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Virginia Supreme Court Blocks Redistricting Plan, Keeping Current Congressional Map in Place
Virginia’s Supreme Court blocked a proposed congressional redistricting amendment, ruling lawmakers failed to follow the Constitution. The decision keeps the…
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Then and Now The Current — May 6, 1931: Willie Mays Is Born
Born on May 6, 1931, Willie Mays became one of the greatest athletes in American history and a towering symbol…
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