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Virginia made history when it swore in the state’s first openly gay judge, Tracy Thorne-Begland.

Twenty-five years ago, the idea that the Commonwealth of Virginia might rival some of the more established wine regions of the United States would have seemed laughable - to most.

An openly gay prosecutor was appointed as Virginia’s first openly gay judge this week.

Virginia’s House of Delegates rejected the nomination of an openly gay prosecutor to become the General District Court Judge and the state’s first openly gay judge.

Martha Wash headlined the annual PrideFest in Richmond, Va., on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Local businesses in Richmond launched "Rainbow Over Richmond," a series of events taking place through October 2011, exploring and celebrating LGBTQ and LGBTQ-friendly culture and community.

Patsy Cline fans curious about the early days of her brief but highly acclaimed country music career will finally be able to do more than just drive by her old house in Winchester and snap a picture.

Richmond not only understands its past, but also embraces the threads that weave it into the fabric of our country’s history. It is this character that imbues the city with an ethereal quality that captivates and challenges those who explore it.

After enjoying a fall 2010 soft-opening, The Inn at Willow Grove, which borders the Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of Virginia’s horse and wine country, has unveiled the final touches of a nearly 24-month restoration and renovation.

The Virginia Board of Social Services’ decision to scrap a proposal that would have banned adoption and foster care agencies from discriminating against prospective adoptive parents based on their sexual orientation highlights the ongoing debate over whether non-discrimination statutes apply to private agencies.