Tag: Virginia

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam prepares to address a news conference at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Northam made a statement and answered questions about the late term abortion bill that was killed in committee.

Virginia businesses still suffering even with phase 3 of reopening on the horizon

Washington Examiner · June 24, 2020 8:00 pm

People gather at the Robert E. Lee Monument, now covered by protest graffiti, in Richmond, Va., Sunday, June 7, 2020, following a week of unrest in the U.S. against police brutality and racism in policing. The statue of the Confederate Civil War general is slated for removal at the order of Gov. Ralph Northam.

Armed man standing on roof overlooking Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond arrested for trespassing

Zach Halaschak · June 20, 2020 7:11 pm

Virginia workforce among slowest in U.S. to recover from pandemic: Report

Washington Examiner · June 19, 2020 8:00 pm

In this Feb. 2, 2019, file photo, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam speaks during a news conference in the Governor's Mansion in Richmond, Va.

Northam outlines phase 3 reopening guidelines, says Virginia at least a week away from entering it

Washington Examiner · June 19, 2020 7:00 pm

People gather at the Robert E. Lee Monument, now covered by protest graffiti, in Richmond, Virginia.

‘We’re not stopping’: Arrests and gas don’t scare away protesters at Robert E. Lee monument

Mica Soellner · June 19, 2020 5:14 pm

People gather at the Robert E. Lee Monument, now covered by protest graffiti, in Richmond, Virginia.

Judge extends injunction barring removal of Robert E. Lee monument

Spencer Neale · June 18, 2020 5:54 pm

Statue of black tennis legend Arthur Ashe defaced with ‘White Lives Matter’ graffiti

Mica Soellner · June 18, 2020 2:17 pm

Gov. Ralph Northam waits to speak during an event in Norfolk to announce finance agreements for the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion project Thursday, April 25, 2019.

New Virginia programs meant to offset economic effect of COVID-19

Washington Examiner · June 18, 2020 1:00 am

FILE - In this May 27, 2020, file photo, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington. New York's governor signed an executive order Wednesday, June 17, recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday for state employees to commemorate the emancipation of slaves in the U.S. Cuomo said he will propose legislation next year making June 19 a permanent state holiday.

Cuomo signs order making Juneteenth a holiday for state employees

Zach Halaschak · June 17, 2020 11:24 pm

‘Serpentine walls and slavery’: University of Virginia ditches saber logo based on Thomas Jefferson design

Spencer Neale · June 17, 2020 10:14 am

Richmond Police Chief William Smith, left, is confronted by a protester as he attempts to address a large crowd in front of City Hall, Tuesday June 2, 2020, in Richmond, Va. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney apologized after police, the night before, lobbed tear gas at a group of peaceful demonstrators during a protest over the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25.

Richmond police chief forced out as protests continue

Zach Halaschak · June 16, 2020 11:22 pm

Virginia governor proposes making Juneteenth a paid state holiday after chat with Pharrell Williams

Haley Victory Smith · June 16, 2020 7:51 pm