Richmond officials promoted Flock Safety cameras as tightly controlled public safety tools with firm limits on data sharing and federal…
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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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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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‘We’re gonna hang strong’: Black women in Congress face the next voting rights fight
This story was originally reported by Grace Panetta of The 19th. Meet Grace and read more of their reporting on…
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New state law mandates review of Dominion’s load forecasting, as data centers raise concerns
A new Virginia law requires regulators to scrutinize how Dominion Energy forecasts electricity demand, as surging data center growth raises…
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Richmond Gas Prices Surge as Iran War Drags On With No Diplomatic Off-Ramp
Gas prices in Richmond have climbed past $4.10 per gallon as the ongoing Iran conflict continues to disrupt global oil…
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Then and Now The Current — April 30, 1861: Virginia Adopts Its State Flag in Richmond
On April 30, 1861, Virginia’s secession convention in Richmond adopted the design that became the state flag.
Read MoreRPS Superintendent Honors Sadie Terry After Fatal Highland Park Shooting
Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras is remembering Henderson Middle School student Sadie Terry as “a vibrant personality” following her…
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Virginia is taking another concrete step away from state-supported Confederate commemoration.
Virginia will phase out Confederate themed license plates starting July 2026, continuing a broader shift away from state supported Confederate…
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