Born Donnie Shaquan Lewis, Mad Skillz has long been one of hip-hop’s most respected shape-shifters, and now he’s entering a new era with Grammy recognition to prove it. The Richmond-bred MC, educator, and ghostwriting heavyweight has spent nearly three decades redefining what it means to be an artist, and his latest pivot into spoken word […]
Residents in parts of Charles City County were placed under a boil water advisory Sunday after E. coli was detected in the local water distribution system. The Charles City County Sheriff’s Office warned that those living along Wayside Road and Kimages Road should not use tap water without boiling it first. Officials have not released […]
Two people were rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting erupted near Lucks Field in Richmond’s East End on Saturday night, according to Crime Insider sources. Police were first called to the 1400 block of Rogers Street around 8:50 p.m. for reports of random gunfire. Minutes later, the call escalated into an […]
LEGO is making a massive push into Central Virginia, committing nearly $2 billion to new facilities that will reshape the region’s manufacturing and logistics landscape. The company has begun construction on a sprawling $360 million, two-million-square-foot distribution center in Prince George County, located about 20 miles from its upcoming $1.5 billion factory in Chesterfield County. […]
Legendary hip-hop duo Clipse is back with the official music video for their hit single “FICO”, giving fans a visual treat that matches the song’s sharp lyrics and signature production. Known for their storytelling and commanding presence in the rap game, Clipse continues to deliver their signature blend of clever wordplay and gritty realism, proving […]
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history came to an end Wednesday night when President Donald Trump signed a narrowly approved spending bill into law. The measure, which passed the House by a 222 to 209 vote, allows federal agencies to resume operations after more than six weeks of halted services, unpaid workers, and mounting […]
More than 850,000 Virginians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive 65% of their regular monthly benefits by Thursday, November 13, following new federal guidance. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) announced the update after the federal government reinstated SNAP benefits for November, prompting the state to pause its temporary […]
Richmond police have charged a 19-year-old man in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred during a repast gathering on the city’s West End late last month. According to a news release from the Richmond Police Department, Kordell Wall, 19, of Richmond, was indicted by a grand jury on charges of murder and use of […]
Radio One Richmond proudly announces the 22nd Annual Toy Drive Collections happening every Tuesday from November 11th through December 2nd. The community is invited to join us in spreading holiday cheer by donating new, unwrapped toys for children ages 5-13 along with family essentials such as grocery gift cards, hygiene products and other household necessities. […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Virginia will pause its Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program after receiving federal confirmation that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be distributed this week. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has directed states to issue 65% of monthly SNAP benefits for more than 850,000 Virginians by Thursday, November […]
In 2024, one in every 11 Virginians relied on SNAP to help feed their families.
Jones, a Norfolk native and descendant of enslaved Black Americans, previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2018 to 2021.