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Honoring Black Patriots
It’s been nearly two-and-a-half centuries since the Revolutionary War and still very little is known about Virginia’s black patriots. Some were promised freedom and went into battle. Others produced weapons, clothing and food. In the Tidewater Region, the Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society is recognizing the role of black patriots in winning the war. […]
Virginia’s Tourism Industry Continues to Boom
Tourism is booming in Virginia. And, the forecast for the next decade is also strong. Michael Pope reports.
This Year’s Election Could Have Impacts on FMLA and Sick Leave in Virginia
When can employees take time off? And how much time should they get to leave work? Lawmakers are expected to consider these questions next year, and the results will depend on what happens during this year’s election. Michael Pope reports.
Protecting Student Borrowers
Is the federal government doing enough to protect people with student loans? Michael Pope reports that one Virginia Congressman is seeking action on the issue.
The Appalachian Trail Hopes to Lure New Communities of Hikers
The Appalachian Trail stretches nearly 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine, and it depends on volunteers to keep the path clear. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is now trying to interest more people in the job – especially those who have not, historically, been part of the hiking community. Sandy Hausman has details.
‘Honoring the Journey’ 400 Years of African-American History at Fort Monroe
400 years ago, the first enslaved Africans arrived to English North America. That moment would set the trajectory of a nation. The story begins in 1619. In western Africa, a village is raided and the people that lived there are put on a ship and forced to go to the New World. Through piracy and […]
Seniors to Outnumber Children, Although Virginia Lags National Trend
The senior population in Virginia is about to experience a boom. Michael Pope explains why that’s important.
Virginia’s Crime Commission Finds at Least One Area of Common Ground
Virginia’s State Crime Commission heard hours of public testimony Tuesday – all on gun violence. As Mallory Noe-Payne reports, comments are falling along expected lines, but there is one emerging point of consensus.
Should Virginia Crack Down on Tax-Avoiding Corporations?
This week, Governor Ralph Northam will outline the state of Virginia’s finances to the House and Senate money committees of the General Assembly. And, opinions are divided about the best way to balance the books. Michael Pope reports.
In Richmond, Virtually all Juveniles Stopped for Curfew Violations Were African-Americans
Earlier this year Richmond Police released a trove of data. It revealed who in the city is stopped by law enforcement, and why. The numbers show large racial disparities in stops for things like suspicious activity, and disorderly conduct. Mallory Noe-Payne takes a look at the most drastic disparity– curfew violations.