Governor Northam Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Hurricane Isaias
Governor Ralph Northam today declared a state of emergency in advance of Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to impact parts of coastal Virginia starting on Monday, August 3, 2020. “Hurricane…
Why is Matt Rogers Running for the House of Delegates?
by Brandon Jarvis “No one owns these seats,” said Matt Rogers in an interview with Virginia Scope in mid-July. As all of the members in the Virginia House of Delegates…
Governor Northam Issued Executive Order Restricting Bar & Restaraunt Functions
Update: Governor Northam announced today that he will be issuing an executive order alongside of the State Health Commissioner Dr. Norman Oliver that limits the functioning of bars and restaurants…
New Grant Will Potentially Provide Relief for Virginia’s Small Businesses
By Brandon Jarvis A new economic recovery fund totaling $70 million will be available for small businesses to apply for in hopes of receiving relief from the economic crisis caused…
Sean Perryman is Exploring a Run for Lt. Governor
Update: Sean Perryman, the Chairman of the Fairfax chapter of the NAACP announced Monday morning that he is exploring a run for Lt. Governor of Virginia. “My motivation for running…
June 25th Photo Essay: Police Deploy Tear Gas in Richmond
By Brandon Jarvis Protesters marched in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday June 25th. As local newsrooms are losing writers each day, we are trying to fill the void to ensure that…
Photos: Louisa County Marched for Black Lives
Photos by Vin Brzyski Saturday morning, a crowd of people gathered at Louisa Town Park in the rural county of Louisa to express support for Black Lives Matter. Below is…
Speaker Filler-Corn Orders Removal of Confederate Statues from Old House Chamber at Virginia State Capitol
Update: Eileen Filler-Corn, Speaker of the House of Delegates, announced on Friday morning that the Robert E. Lee Statue and busts of those who participated in the Confederacy have been…
Henrico School Board Approved Virtual-Only Start to School Year
by Brandon Jarvis The Henrico County school board met for a marathon work session on Thursday to discuss and vote on a plan to reopen schools in September. After hearing…
Colonial Heights Public Schools is considering a five-day in-person learning option
by Brandon Jarvis Update: 7/28 – The school board voted in favor of giving families an option of five-day in-person learning or a virtual academy. At the meeting, the Superintendent…