Nov 10 Confederate Avenue renamed in Virginia amid racial reckoning By Associated Press The renaming is part of a much larger and ongoing reckoning over the city's historical ties to slavery and racial discrimination. Continue reading
Jul 01 Richmond mayor orders removal of Confederate statues on city land By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press Work crews began removing a statue of Gen. Stonewall Jackson early Wednesday afternoon. Flatbed trucks and other equipment were also spotted at several other Confederate monuments along Richmond's famed Monument Avenue. Continue reading
Jun 04 Watch 3:57 News Wrap: Virginia taking down Robert E. Lee statue In our news wrap Thursday, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced that the statue will be removed from Richmond's well-known "Monument Avenue," and said that the state can no longer showcase a cause that sought to preserve slavery. Also, business closings… Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch 8:45 Gun-rights advocates turn out in huge numbers to protest proposed Virginia restrictions Huge numbers of gun-rights supporters gathered in Richmond, Virginia, Monday to protest a wave of gun-control measures being proposed by the state’s new Democratic majority. Despite fears of violence, the demonstrations remained peaceful as thousands of demonstrators (some heavily armed)… Continue watching
Jan 20 Thousands rally in Virginia’s capital for gun rights By Alan Suderman, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Gov. Ralph Northam declared a temporary state of emergency days ahead of Monday’s rally, banning all weapons including guns from the event on Capitol Square. Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch 8:04 The hidden health costs of eviction By William Brangham, Mike Fritz Millions of Americans are forced from their homes every year. Evictions are usually considered in economic terms -- an outcome of housing supply and income levels -- but what about their physical and emotional impact? Research increasingly shows housing insecurity… Continue watching
Feb 03 Watch 6:12 Calls for Virginia governor’s resignation grow Two days after a racist yearbook photo emerged, Ralph Northam, Virginia’s Democratic governor, refuses to resign even as members of his own party demand he step down. In his press conference on Saturday, Northam denied being in the photo. Judith… Continue watching
May 23 Supreme Court unanimously dismisses GOP appeal over Virginia districts By Associated Press WASHINGTON — A unanimous Supreme Court has dismissed a Republican appeal over congressional districts in Virginia. Continue reading
Mar 31 Trooper, suspect dead after Virginia bus station shooting By Joshua Barajas Two people are dead, including the suspect, after Virginia State Police responded to a shooting at a Greyhound Bus Station in west Richmond on Thursday, a police spokeswoman said. Continue reading
Jun 07 Watch Should Sugary Drinks Be Taxed Like Cigarettes? Calif. City Considering Idea Should Sugary Drinks Be Taxed Like Cigarettes? Calif. City Considering Idea… Continue watching