Building Safety Month is an international May campaign promoting modern building codes and awareness of safe, sustainable structures, including the 2026 theme “Built to Last.”
- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Restore the Wild’s 2026 artwork competition honored winning bat-themed pieces, highlighted youth artists, and selected designs for a fine art print and sticker.
- Orange County
Orange County’s Corks and Caps program earned two VADMO Virgo Awards, highlighting the county’s craft beverage industry and seasonal passport-style trail.
- Virginia Employment Commission
Virginia approved a Paid Family and Medical Leave program starting in 2028, guaranteeing up to 12 weeks of paid, job-protected leave for most workers.
- Greene County
Greene County Office of Emergency Services offers bottled water at 9845 Spotswood Trail for residents under a boil water advisory from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 21–22.
- Greene County
Greene County Emergency Services has opened a bottled water site at 9845 Spotswood Trail in Stanardsville for boil advisory residents, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 21–22.
- City of Richmond
Two more people have been charged following grand jury indictments in the North 18th Street double homicide that killed two and injured seven others in Richmond.
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Richmond has reposted safely redacted 2015–2019 payment register datasets to its Open Data Portal and introduced ORD. 2026-081 to protect sensitive data.
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Richmond Police’s 2026 ALPR audit found one policy violation involving data shared with an out-of-state federal agent during a homicide investigation review.
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Richmond will upgrade the traffic signal at Cary Street Road and Malvern Avenue starting in early May to improve visibility, pedestrian safety and accessibility.
Restore the Wild’s 2026 artwork competition honored winning bat-themed pieces, highlighted youth artists, and selected designs for a fine art print and sticker.
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Virginia Department of Health launches a Perinatal Health Hubs Pilot Program with four community sites to expand coordinated care for pregnant and postpartum families.
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Richmond’s Office of Equity & Inclusion launches an anonymous 2026 LGBTQ+ Community Survey to guide inclusive services, partnerships, and future city policies.
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Mason Neck State Park in Lorton, Virginia, will host the 28th annual Eagle Festival on May 9, featuring live animals, nature programs, music and family activities.
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- City of Richmond
Richmond has reposted safely redacted 2015–2019 payment register datasets to its Open Data Portal and introduced ORD. 2026-081 to protect sensitive data.
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- City of Richmond
Richmond Police’s 2026 ALPR audit found one policy violation involving data shared with an out-of-state federal agent during a homicide investigation review.
- By Julie T. Julian Contributing Write
Ortygia Mae (Allen) Carnette was one of the most positive people I ever had the privilege of knowing. She was 79 when I became her personal aide two days a week in January 2018. Not the first -- but during the years I worked for her -- she was the only African American resident at Covenant W…
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- City of Richmond
Richmond will upgrade the traffic signal at Cary Street Road and Malvern Avenue starting in early May to improve visibility, pedestrian safety and accessibility.
- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Restore the Wild’s 2026 artwork competition honored winning bat-themed pieces, highlighted youth artists, and selected designs for a fine art print and sticker.
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- Virginia Department of Health
Virginia Department of Health launches a Perinatal Health Hubs Pilot Program with four community sites to expand coordinated care for pregnant and postpartum families.
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- City of Richmond
New Fan Restricted Parking District decals go on sale May 4 for Richmond residents, with updated fees and eligibility rules for permits and annual visitor passes.
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- City of Richmond
The Office of Minority Business Development and Fulton Bank offer an eight-week From Stable to Scalable course for Richmond businesses starting May 12, 2026.
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- City of Richmond
From Stable to Scalable, Powered by Fulton Bank, is an eight-week Richmond course for established small businesses running May 12–June 23, with registration by May 8, 2026.
- Orange County
Orange County’s Corks and Caps program earned two VADMO Virgo Awards, highlighting the county’s craft beverage industry and seasonal passport-style trail.
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- Virginia State Parks
Shenandoah River State Park will host the new South Fork Fly Fishing Tournament on May 30, featuring fly-only, catch-and-release competition and multiple award categories.
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- City of Richmond
Richmond DOT will host a May 20 Speed Management Symposium at Main Street Station, sharing safety camera, street design and transportation project updates.
- Roslyn Ryan
On a spring morning in Goochland, the sidewalks begin to fill early. Families set up lawn chairs, children wave flags, and neighbors greet one another as the familiar sounds of music and laughter signal the start of a cherished tradition. For many, it’s more than just an event—it’s a moment …
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- City of Richmond
Richmond’s Office of Equity & Inclusion launches an anonymous 2026 LGBTQ+ Community Survey to guide inclusive services, partnerships, and future city policies.
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- Virginia State Parks
Mason Neck State Park in Lorton, Virginia, will host the 28th annual Eagle Festival on May 9, featuring live animals, nature programs, music and family activities.
- Robert Fletcher
With a win streak that reached nine games before ending in a 3-0 loss to Charlottesville, the Goochland Bulldogs enter the midway point of the season with one of their best records in recent memory.
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- City of Richmond
Richmond’s May 16, 2026, E-Cycle Day offers residents drive-thru paper shredding, electronics recycling and household hazardous waste collection, with fees for some items.
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- City of Richmond
Mayor Danny Avula highlights collaboration with City Council on budget-neutral amendments, GAP grant reallocations and shared priorities for Richmond’s budget.
- Virginia Employment Commission
Virginia approved a Paid Family and Medical Leave program starting in 2028, guaranteeing up to 12 weeks of paid, job-protected leave for most workers.
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- City of Richmond
Mayor Danny Avula highlights collaborative work between Council and the administration on budget-neutral amendments and a responsible budget for Richmond.
- Greene County
Greene County Office of Emergency Services offers bottled water at 9845 Spotswood Trail for residents under a boil water advisory from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 21–22.
- Greene County
Greene County Emergency Services has opened a bottled water site at 9845 Spotswood Trail in Stanardsville for boil advisory residents, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 21–22.