Hampton Roads Gold Star Mother Mona Gunn retraces a century-old path in France’s Sacred Soil Tour while honoring her son Cherone and America’s fallen service members....
Norfolk Ward 4 Councilman John J.P. Paige reflects on family, faith, adversity, education and his commitment to serving the community that raised him. #JPPaige #JohnPaige #NorfolkVA...
The Joint School of Public Health at Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University has earned full CEPH accreditation, making it the only accredited joint public...
The City of Chesapeake has dedicated a portion of Campostella Road as an honorary street in memory of Rev. Dr. Jake Manley Sr., recognizing his decades...
Delegate Cliff Hayes explores how artificial intelligence is transforming energy needs, highlighting Virginia’s opportunity to lead through offshore wind, grid modernization, digital infrastructure, and advanced technology...
Eighty-two years after making headlines as the first twins born at Norfolk's newly opened DePaul Hospital, Paul and Vincent Davis returned to the New Journal and...
Paul Riddick, Norfolk's longest-serving council member and a fearless advocate for marginalized communities, leaves behind a legacy of unwavering public service, civil rights activism, and neighborhood...
Television trailblazer Jayne Kennedy headlined the inaugural Circle of Care Honors in Hampton Roads, joining three distinguished community leaders recognized for their lasting contributions to faith,...
The Chesapeake Sheriff's Office is encouraging residents to donate blood during the annual Mayor's Cup Blood Drive as the city seeks its ninth consecutive championship while...
The Hampton Roads community marked Kwanzaa with a celebration of Imani, honoring African American heritage through music, ritual, ancestral blessings, and recognition of leaders sustaining cultural...
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.
