Norfolk Mayor Dr. Kenny Alexander is balancing public service and higher education leadership as interim president of Richard Bland College. With decades of experience in government,...
More than 100 leaders gathered in Miami for the first national Black-Jewish convening in over 25 years, seeking to strengthen historic ties, address rising antisemitism and...
Opening on Juneteenth 2026, the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago offers visitors a powerful look at American history, civic engagement, and the Obama legacy through interactive...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
