Eastbound W. Broad Street is closed from Springfield Road to Coppermill Trace due to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Drivers should expect the roadway to remain closed for the next few hours and are advised to use alternate routes. Updates to follow.
The April 20, 1871 Ku Klux Klan Act promised protection for Black Virginians, but its uneven enforcement reveals the limits of federal power against entrenched white supremacy.
Richmond has opened the 2026 season 12–2, using a balanced offense and steady pitching to take an early lead in the Eastern League Southwest Division.
On April 19, 1967, Kwame Ture, then known as Stokely Carmichael, delivered forceful antiwar speeches linking Vietnam to racial injustice, shaping a message that still resonates in Virginia today.
Virginia voters will decide whether to allow early redrawing of congressional districts before 2031 and what that means for representation across the state.
When Elizabeth Keckly appeared in print on April 18, 1862, readers saw a story of talent and reinvention. Beneath it sat the deeper Virginia history of slavery, abuse, and Black women’s determination to survive it.
Virginia Union introduces A.J. English as head coach, signaling a culture-first rebuild rooted in legacy, discipline, and student-athlete development.
Virginia’s April 17, 1861 secession vote in Richmond was not a neutral break over principle. It was a decision bound up with slavery and the racial order the Confederacy was built to protect.
Dr. Cerina Fairfax, a VCU trained dentist recognized for her academic excellence and community focused care, is being remembered for her contributions to patients and the broader healthcare community.
Virginia’s cannabis rollout faces another delay as Gov. Abigail Spanberger proposes pushing retail sales to July 2027. The move raises concerns about continued market stagnation, limited access for new businesses, and one of the longest legalization timelines in the country.