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Preview exhibit explores experiences of enslaved people in Virginia
This story was reported and written by VPM News. Richmonders got a sneak peek Thursday of an exhibition space at Main Street Station that in the future will shine a light on a dark chapter of American history: the experience, struggle and legacy of slavery. LED screens showed visitors at...
Mourners demand justice for star Virginia basketball player killed in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Jakolbi Taylor was a gifted basketball player, never scared of taking a big shot when it mattered most. In the final game he ever played — an AAU tournament in Myrtle Beach last weekend — the Patrick Henry High School star dropped 43 points. “He could put the team on […]
Arlington-Alexandria residents become Va. 'folklife apprentices'
A team from Arlington and Alexandria has been named one of six from across Virginia selected by the Virginia Folklife Program as folklife apprentices for the coming year. Hayrunisa Yenilmes and Amar Kilich (Alexandria) and Ajinur Setiwaldi and Subhinur Elemin (Arlington) were selected for their efforts studying and performing Uyghur traditional music.
If You See Purple Paint Outside Norfolk, Leave Immediately
With spring upon us, everyone's gearing up for hunting season, hiking season, and flowers blooming. While you're out exploring the wilderness, there's some things you should keep an eye out for, just to make sure you're not putting yourself in a dangerous or unlawful situation.
Jersey Diners vs. Hartford Yard Goats 06.08.24
FOX Sports Radio New Jersey was representing the Somerset Patriots game where they took the field as the ‘Jersey Diners’. FOX Sports Radio NJ handed out great merchandise including WMTR T-Shirts that were exclusively won by spinning the Fox Sports wheel. FOX Sports Radio NJ was playing the...
Scarlet Nation Podcast: Rutgers gets huge commitment from four-star Dyzier Carter
It was a big day for Rutgers as Top 100 four-star wide receiver Dyzier Carter of Woodberry Forest (Va.) ended his recruitment early and chose Rutgers as his future home. He became the second commitment in the 2026 class and it came less than a day after class of 2025 tight end Ben Rothhaar flipped his commitment from Kent State to Rutgers. With so much going on, Bobby Deren and Chris Tsakonas discuss these latest developments in our latest podcast. Click the play button below to listen in its entirety.
Pair of manatees spotted in the Hague in Norfolk
Two manatees were spotted Thursday morning in the Hague, a relatively rare sight in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk. The sea cows were spotted about 10 a.m. by a Daily Press/Virginian-Pilot staff photographer, who said they were about 6-8 feet long, from the Hague’s pedestrian bridge. A small group of people stopped to watch as the pair floated in the Hague. Just three weeks ago, a manatee ...
Virginia Inmate Escape: Woman Charged with Felony for Aiding Fugitive
A woman accused of helping a Virginia inmate escape from custody last year was charged with a felony by a Richmond Circuit Court grand jury this month. Sasha Castillo, from Washington, D.C., is facing a felony charge for aiding the escape of a prisoner. The charge is connected to the...
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