Beyond family and faith, this holiday season invites us to appreciate how technology — from virtual classrooms to telehealth and community networks — quietly strengthens connections,...
After winning a 64-seat majority in the House of Delegates and electing a Democratic governor, Virginia Democrats are poised to re-introduce legislation ranging from minimum-wage increases...
President Trump has reignited shock across Washington — calling six Democratic lawmakers “traitors,” labeling their calls for troops to defy illegal orders “seditious behavior … punishable...
A federal court has denied the government’s push to prematurely unseal decades-old FBI surveillance files tied to Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership...
Sean C. Bowers calls on Norfolk and Hampton Roads to host a Quaker-led World Peace Summit grounded in unity, compassion, and interfaith dialogue — an urgent...
Norfolk State University has received a groundbreaking $50 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott — her second major donation to the school — to support scholarships,...
After Hurricane Melissa’s devastation, Sandals and Beaches Resorts are reopening five Jamaican properties on December 6, 2025 — signaling hope, restoring jobs, and fueling the island’s...
On November 8, as The New Journal & Guide marked its 125th anniversary, eight distinguished Hampton Roads trailblazers were honored at the 11th Annual Impacting Lives...
A 50-year mortgage may look like a lifeline — but the math tells a different story: lower payments today, far greater interest costs over time, and...
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.
