Virginia Veterans Services to honor fallen heroes in 4 Memorial Day ceremonies
SUFFOLK, Va. — The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is honoring fallen service members by hosting four Memorial Day ceremonies across Virginia. On Monday, May 25, DVS will be hosting ceremonies in Suffolk, Richmond, Amelia, and Dublin, to remember fallen service members from Virginia who have died in action.
Virginia 15 Courthouse Square Lunch Spots That Still Feel Like A Noon Bell Tradition
Some things never go out of style, and in Virginia, courthouse square lunches are one of them. These spots serve more than sandwiches. They serve a front-row seat to small-town rhythm, where the chatter of neighbors blends perfectly with the aroma of sizzling grills and fresh-baked bread. Step inside, and...
Student volunteers remove plastic pollution along the James River in Richmond
Student volunteers gathered along the James River in Richmond Sunday to remove plastic pollution as part of a global Blue Carbon initiative.
Richmond climbs in racial inclusion rankings, Brookings finds
Richmond is making big strides toward shrinking the pay and employment gap between its white residents and residents of color, according to a new report from Brookings Institution. Why it matters: Narrowing racial gaps can expand economic opportunity and make the region more attractive to businesses and employers. Driving the news: Richmond saw one of the nation's biggest gains in racial inclusion rankings in...
Vote now for the best burger restaurant in Petersburg and Hopewell
Do you have a favorite locally-owned burger spot? This poll highlights eateries that serve juicy, delicious burgers, places truly worthy of your time and money that you would recommend to friends and family. We've compiled a list of eateries in The Progress-Index readership area so you can vote for the best. You may already be a fan of these popular restaurants with...
Mom shares VSU student’s journey from special ed to valedictorian
Author TJ Johnson navigated a school system not always designed with her son in mind. As a toddler, Jordan Johnson was diagnosed with autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. "A team of doctors at VCU Medical Center sat across from me and delivered the diagnosis for my son that would have stopped many parents in their tracks," Johnson shared. "A developmental profile that, they...
Officer pulls person from burning Chesterfield home
A police officer pulled a person from a burning home in Chesterfield on Sunday before firefighters arrived on Newquay Lane. Three people were displaced.
One person dead, two injured following vehicle crash in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A 40-year-old Petersburg man was killed and two others were injured in a crash early Sunday morning in Nottoway County, according to Virginia State Police. The crash occurred around 1:55 a.m. on May 3 along Route 460 eastbound, just east of Cox Road. Police said a 2024 Kia sedan ran off the left […] The post One person dead, two injured...
Between Richmond And Newport News Is Virginia’s Underrated State Forest For Hiking And Birdwatching
Just under 25 miles east of Richmond, Virginia, and roughly 50 miles west of Newport News, lies a 258-acre tract of land where regal loblolly pines stand in columns along the gently flowing Schiminoe Creek. This is Crawfords State Forest, located in New Kent County, just outside of Providence Forge. This off-the-beaten-path park is entirely naturalistic and rarely busy, meaning...
On the agenda: Proposed multifamily housing in Richmond; Petersburg casino
Below are details on upcoming public meetings in Albemarle County and the cities of Charlottesville, Petersburg and Richmond. The commission is set to consider a special use permit request for a proposed multifamily housing development in Richmond’s Walmsley neighborhood (3601 Hopkins Road). The plan calls for up to 172 units to be built.
