State House of Delegates Speaker Don Scott (D-Portsmouth) said he was scheduled to speak to students in the Legal Studies Academy at First Colonial High School in ...

Colonial Downs is best known for its massive turf course, but a monumental amount of work has gone into making the dirt main ...

Charlottesville: A Sunny Haven of History and Culture Charlottesville is renowned for its vibrant blend of history, culture, ...

“The Franklin Stove” looks broadly at how the problem of climate in the colonial era laid the groundwork for our present, where an ever-growing desire for personal comfort has blinded us to ...

NEW KENT — The race fields for Saturday’s 2025 Virginia Derby and 2025 Virginia Oaks have been set and Colonial Downs Racetrack announced Wednesday that the March 15 event is officially a sellout.

Colonial Downs will offer an extensive wagering menu for Virginia Derby weekend, highlighted by two daily 50-cent Pick 5 wagers each with a fan-friendly 12 percent takeout at the New Kent ...

Young activists in Virginia had sought to make the case that state energy policies are hurting them by worsening the effects of climate change. The Virginia Supreme Court has declined to revive a ...

Climate change also exposes people to greater health risks. Factors like air pollution and extreme heat have been known to increase risks for respiratory and cardiovascular disease and stroke.

"I'm really looking forward to being part of the Virginia Derby meet at Colonial Downs," Stone said. "It's exciting to see the 'Road to the Kentucky Derby' go through Virginia and to be involved ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that Colony Ridge has been targeted in an ‘immigration operation.' Colony Ridge is a community located north of Houston. Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced ...