In the wake of the Atlanta shooting and other hate-fueled attacks against Asian Americans, Central Virginia's Asian American community are coming together to stand up against violence and racist stereotypes. White signs reading “End Violence Against Asians” and “Stop...
Supporters Say McClellan is ‘Voice That Virginia Needs to Hear’
Over the course of 15 years in the General Assembly, state Sen. Jennifer McClellan has actively shaped Virginia's political landscape. Now, with her campaign to become Virginia's next governor, she wants to take things to the next level. Sen. Jennifer McClellan is one...
Virginia College Students Reflect On COVID-19 Anniversary
One year ago, students at several Virginia universities were on spring break when they received notice they would not return to campus. Students said the past year has been devastating and disorienting, but they have also grown from the experience. Shayla...
COVID-19 Spreading Through Richmond Jail Once Again
Inmates and advocates continue to report unsafe conditions in the Richmond Jail. Reports from incarcerated people, activists, family members, and the Richmond Public Defender’s Office suggest that the Richmond City Justice Center (RCJC) may be experiencing its worst...
Virginia Restaurants Grapple with Plastic Foam Container Ban
Thanks to a bill passed by the General Assembly and headed to the governor's desk, by 2025, polystyrene foam containers for takeout food will no longer be allowed in Virginia. What is a positive change for the environment may prove challenging to local businesses....
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