
Richmond Flying Squirrels launch initiative to welcome African American fans
The Richmond Flying Squirrels have been named a team captain of “The Nine,” a new, Black-community focused outreach platform launched by Minor League Baseball®.

The Richmond Flying Squirrels have been named a team captain of “The Nine,” a new, Black-community focused outreach platform launched by Minor League Baseball®.

Surry County native Dr. Ronald Howell has been named the USDA Farm Service Agency state executive director for Virginia.

Gov. Ralph Northam this week dedicated newly-renovated state buildings on Capitol Square and celebrated the completion of the 9th Street sidewalk enhancements and new North Drive entrance to Capitol Square.

An important partnership will promote greater cultural and ethnic diversity in agricultural fields of study, expanding opportunities for university students in Virginia and beyond.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced additional appointments on Friday.

Sen. Tim Kaine has reintroduced legislation to tackle the lack of representation of rural students, underserved students, and students of color in the physician pipeline.

Dr. Jewel Bronaugh returned to her Virginia roots Nov. 30 as the keynote speaker at the 2021 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention in Williamsburg.

Longstanding Petersburg Symphony Orchestra co-assistant conductor and public-school educator Emmanuel Barks will be one of two conductors for a Dec. 5 concert at the Petersburg Public Library.

Urban farmers, gardeners, policymakers, government officials and foodies learned and shared how urban agriculture can positively impact their communities at the recent Mid-Atlantic Urban Agricultural Summit.

Congressman A. Donald McEachin (D-VA-04) announced two grants for HBCUs in Virginia’s Fourth District.
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