A three-day strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association has ended with a tentative agreement to extend the union's contract, allowing port workers to resume operations across...
Norfolk State University hosted a live, televised debate between incumbent U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and Republican challenger Hung Cao on October 2. The candidates addressed key...
The city of Portsmouth honored State Senator L. Louise Lucas by renaming a street near the casino she championed. A ceremony on September 28 celebrated her...
Emmy-nominated actor John Amos, known for his iconic roles in Good Times and Roots, has passed away at the age of 84. Amos leaves behind a...
The only vice presidential debate of the 2024 election between JD Vance and Tim Walz began with civility but quickly escalated into heated clashes over Donald...
The Fire Inside delivers a powerful portrayal of Claressa Shields' rise from a young girl in Flint to an Olympic boxing champion. With standout performances and...
The Jay Pharoah 2024 Fine Arts Scholarship Ball honored three Chesapeake high school students with $5,000 scholarships each, recognizing their achievements in the arts. The event...
The Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to the pioneering "Hidden Figures"—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Christine Darden—for their groundbreaking contributions to NASA and the...
In a powerful rally in Atlanta, Vice President Kamala Harris advocates for reproductive rights, emphasizing the impact on Black women and Generation Z voters in the...
Norfolk’s historic Blyden Branch Library celebrates 103 years with a two-day event, including a program at the Attucks Theater and a free community day filled with...
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.
