PORTSMOUTH Rivers Casino Portsmouth celebrated its grand opening today—making history as the Commonwealth of Virginia’s first full-service permanent casino. The event kicked off with a special...
NORFOLK In observance of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., area residents gathered at the Attucks Theatre to hear inspirational speeches before marching to...
By Leonard E. Colvin Chief Reporter New Journal and Guide On the same day, Hampton Roads lost two iconic, faith, and civic leaders. On January 13,...
RICHMOND, VA Virginia House Democrats recently announced a gun violence prevention platform as they gathered to speak on the epidemic of mass and daily gun violence...
Special To The New Journal and Guide Bishop Levi Edgar Willis II , born August 16, 1953, passed away January 13, 2023, at age 69 He...
By Leonard E. Colvin Chief Reporter New Journal and Guide On February 2, 1959, when Andrew Heidelberg walked into Norview High School, his life dramatically changed....
By Rosaland Tyler Associate Editor New Journal and Guide The Rev. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. was unarmed when he stepped onto the balcony of the...
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The great-grandchildren of the African American couple Willa and Charles Bruce, whose land in Southern California...
NORFOLK Norfolk State University was on the national scene on January 2, 2023 as its Spartan Legion Marching Band participated in the 2023 Tournament of Roses...
By Leonard E. Colvin Chief Reporter New Journal and Guide Seven months after Portsmouth City Council made the controversial move to appoint her as City Manager,...