Civil War, the fight for equality continues. This article explores the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America.

Local historian Mike Marotte shares the story of the Grand Army of the Republic, a club for Civil War veterans, and one of ...

The United States has a problem with elite impunity,” says the Opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie, as he looks back on the five ...

THE CIVIL WAR effectively ended on Sunday, April 9, 1865, when Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia ...

Pittsburgh, recently introduced legislation to protect historic battlefields. According to a news release from McCormick’s ...

At 67, Kimberly Ann Calos is going into her 36th year as a small business owner. Find out why she chose the same Petersburg space again for her biz.

As we continue to move toward our nation’s semiquincentennial, I’m still focusing on elements of the Revolutionary War effort ...

While housing markets in Northern Virginia and Richmond continue to climb, Petersburg offers a rare opportunity – historic homes with character, charm, and actual square footage for under $240,000.

The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ...

Even for those not looking to relocate, Petersburg makes for a perfect day trip or weekend getaway from Richmond, Northern Virginia, or Hampton Roads. The compact nature of the historic district means ...

From massive fireworks to a record 110-page newspaper edition, revisit how the Valley marked America’s 1976 Bicentennial ...