MacKenzie Scott’s monumental, unrestricted gifts to historically Black colleges and universities highlight a moral imperative: when institutions long under-funded rise, it signals not mere charity but...
In the midst of a federal government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive only partial funding for its November distribution — leaving tens...
Generation Z — now the rising largest living generation in the U.S. — is emerging as a pivotal force in elections and social movements, as their...
Virginia is modernizing its elections with certified optical-scan systems, strict wireless restrictions, and statistically rigorous risk-limiting audits — all aimed at safeguarding every vote and preserving...
For Black children growing up in the 1970s through the 1990s, childhood meant freedom, community and outdoor play — not screens — and those memories still...
Abigail Spanberger (D) – 1st Woman Governor Ghazala Hashmi (D) – 1st Muslim Lt. Governor Jay Jones (D) – 1st Black Attorney General **** Yes –...
A Virginia Beach church has launched a bold fundraising campaign, “Virginia for Jamaica,” mobilizing its congregation and community partners to send aid and relief supplies to...
Cars are no longer defined by horsepower alone — today’s models are packed with advanced driver-assistance systems, connectivity suites, digital keys, and electric powertrains that are...
Virginia’s three commercial casinos reported a combined $73.1 million in adjusted gaming revenue for September — up more than 29 percent year-over-year — while tax allocations...
On October 1, during the first day of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Aberdeen Gardens Historic Museum in Hampton unveiled a new ADA-compliant ramp 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.
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