Gulf Residents Come to Richmond to Lobby for Clean Energy

Three people from the Gulf Region came to Richmond yesterday to tell how the oil spill affected their lives and their business, and to promote clean energy. Charles Fishburne reports.

Whole Foods Market Plants a Garden

West Broad Village now has a community garden that’s growing vegetables, some of which could eventually be sold in the nearby Whole Foods Market.

Congressman Cantor Hosts Local Job Fair

Over 3,000 people came to Deep Run High School in Short Pump yesterday looking for employment at a job fair hosted by Republican Congressman Eric Cantor. Craig Carper reports.

Census numbers come out tomorrow that legislators will use to redistrict

Detailed census figures come out later this week that will show Virginia’s dramatically shifting population and challenge the General Assembly to insure fair representation. But as Charles Fishburne reports, redistricting is not always about being fair.

Civil War Conference at Norfolk State Looks at Slavery

The Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission is sponsoring a conference on September 24th at Norfolk State University.

Private Colleges Play Mythbusters

25 colleges in Virginia will spend a week dispelling conventional wisdom about the cost of going to an independent school.

GRTC Announces First Rate Hike in 17 Years

The GRTC Transit system has announced its first fare increase in 17 years, with higher rates to go into effect the first of next month. Charles Fishburne reports.

Theater Review - As You Like It

Theatre critic John Porter visits Williamsburg for his take on "As You Like It."

Henrico County Wins 18 National Awards

Henrico County has won 18 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties.

McDonnell Speaks Out Against Arizona Lawsuit

Governor Bob McDonnell took time yesterday to share his thoughts on the federal lawsuit against Arizona’s immigration law. Craig Carper reports.