After serving 25 years in prison, Derrick Hansford transformed his life through faith, education, and service. Today, as a librarian at the Norfolk City Jail, he...
More than 25 international tall ships and over 300 vessels will converge in Hampton Roads for the Sail250® Virginia Parade of Sail on June 19, creating...
Mental health challenges and workplace burnout are not experienced equally across the nonprofit sector. This column explores how organizational conditions, structural inequities, and demanding service roles...
After surviving a devastating car crash, spending two weeks in a coma, and relearning how to walk, Aszwan Hite transformed tragedy into triumph by earning his...
Ben Jealous reflects on celebrating Black music at Andrew Jackson’s former plantation during Juneteenth, confronting the painful contradictions of American history while honoring the resilience, creativity,...
As artificial intelligence drives unprecedented electricity demand, Delegate Cliff Hayes warns that quantum computing could create an even greater energy challenge. He argues that Virginia must...
A decade in the making, “Sam Allen: A New October” premiered in Norfolk, celebrating the life and legacy of Negro Leagues standout Sam Allen, whose journey...
Virginia Wesleyan University and the Virginia General Assembly honored the late Cecelia “Cee Cee” Tucker with a posthumous honorary doctorate and legislative resolution, recognizing her decades...
Regina Belle is mourning the loss of longtime friend and musical partner Peabo Bryson, reflecting on a decades-long relationship that produced award-winning hits, unforgettable performances, and...
Shiloh Baptist Church in Norfolk has named Rev. Dr. Jonathan Michael Tennial as its new senior pastor, a leader with deep multigenerational ministerial roots and a...
Teens With a Purpose has honored Virginia’s 2026 Youth Poet Laureates, highlighting young writers from Midlothian and Chesapeake whose poetry explores identity, injustice, and social change...
First Baptist Church’s READY Academy Christian School in Norfolk will mark a milestone kindergarten graduation with its “Passing the Baton” tradition, bringing back alumni—including law graduate...
Norfolk’s 2026 Juneteenth celebration will feature a major “New Juneteenth Walk in History” exhibit presented by The New Journal and Guide, alongside live music, cultural programming,...
Television trailblazer Jayne Kennedy will headline the inaugural Circle of Care Honors in Norfolk, a community wellness event blending health, music, and inspiration while honoring leaders...
The Digital Download is a weekly column dedicated to exploring the power, promise, and impact of technology in our everyday lives, written by Delegate Cliff Hayes, an experienced technology leader and public servant.
The column aims to educate, inform, and empower readers with insight into how digital tools, innovations, and trends are shaping our communities, policies, and futures.
From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to broadband access and smart devices, Digital Download breaks down complex tech topics in an accessible way for all.
