The New Journal and Guide has launched a 15-month strategic campaign to strengthen its mission-driven journalism, expand digital offerings, fortify community engagement, and honor the legacy...
Beyoncé has officially entered the billionaire ranks, becoming one of the few Black American women to reach that level through entertainment and ownership. Her rise reflects...
Florida A&M University alumnus Gregory Anderson channels love, loss, and tradition into Deck the Hallways, a Lifetime holiday film inspired by caring for his late father,...
Grammy-winning artist and Portsmouth native Missy Elliott continues to reinvest in her hometown, donating $50,000 to support homeless services while spreading holiday cheer through food, gifts,...
Portsmouth held a swearing-in ceremony for Lavonda N. Graham-Williams, who will assume her role as Circuit Court judge in January, marking a historic milestone as one...
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump secured a $779.3 million wrongful death verdict for the family of Lewis Butler, marking one of the largest negligent-security awards in...
Congresswoman Maxine Waters received the National Council of Negro Women’s highest honor, the Uncommon Height Crystal Stair Award, recognizing her decades of unwavering leadership, civil rights...
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia is transforming a former Chesapeake retail space into a new Teen Center, launching its bold “Campaign to Great...
At Norfolk State University’s Wilder Center, sparks flew as Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears faced off in a heated Virginia governor’s debate. With fiery exchanges over...
New Norfolk State coach Michael Vick—making his Peninsula return—saw the Spartans squander a big early lead as Hampton rallied for a 41-34 victory in front of...
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.
