US: Buddhist Monks Reach Richmond on 100th Day of 2,300-Mile “Walk for Peace” 2

Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” from Texas to Washington, D.C., passed through Richmond, Virginia on Monday, February 2, marking the 100th day of their journey. They walked from Chesterfield to Richmond, stopped at Fire Station 17, and later gathered at City Hall, where they were welcomed by city and state leaders and a large crowd. The walk aims to promote peace, mindfulness, compassion, and nonviolence.

US: Buddhist Monks Reach Richmond on 100th Day of 2,300-Mile “Walk for Peace”

Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” from Texas to Washington, D.C., passed through Richmond, Virginia on Monday, February 2, marking the 100th day of their journey. They walked from Chesterfield to Richmond, stopped at Fire Station 17, and later gathered at City Hall, where they were welcomed by city and state leaders and a large crowd. The walk aims to promote peace, mindfulness, compassion, and nonviolence.

US: First Alert Weather Day as Another Round of Snow Hits Virginia

Another round of snow hit Virginia, and authorities upgraded the forecast, designating Monday, December 8, as a "First Alert Weather Day" due to potential travel disruptions.

US 2024 Presidential Election – Long Lines On Day Before Last Day Of Early Voting In Virginia

Long lines formed outside polling stations in Virginia on Friday, November 1, a day before the final day of early voting in the state.

US: Pro-Palestine Protests At Virginia Commonwealth University Turn Chaotic

Pro-Palestine protests were held at Virginia Commonwealth University on Monday, April 29. The demonstrations took place at the University’s James Cabell Library. However, it turned chaotic as hundreds of police including VCU Campus Police, Virginia State Police along with Richmond Police arrived to take down barricades, force protesters to the ground, and deploy tear gas.

Korean-Americans

Korean-Americans

RICHMOND, United States - Peter Kim (far L), president of a group of Korean-Americans, holds a press conference in Richmond, Virginia, on Feb. 6, 2014. The Virginia state legislature that day passed a bill that requires school textbooks to additionally label the Sea of Japan with the South Korean-preferred term of "East Sea," an action lobbied for by Kim's group.

Obama at Richmond election rally

Obama at Richmond election rally

RICHMOND, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama, who is seeking reelection in November's presidential election, waves at an election rally in Richmond, Virginia, on May 5, 2012, accompanied by his wife Michelle.

Obama at Richmond election rally

Obama at Richmond election rally

RICHMOND, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama, who is seeking reelection in November's presidential election, speaks at an election rally in Richmond, Virginia, on May 5, 2012.

Obama at Richmond election rally

Obama at Richmond election rally

RICHMOND, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama, who is seeking reelection in November's presidential election, speaks at an election rally in Richmond, Virginia, on May 5, 2012.

Democrats Speak On infrastructure - Washington

Democrats Speak On infrastructure - Washington

Richmond, Virginia, Mayor Levar Stoney, offers remarks during a press conference regarding infrastructure with Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California), major city mayors and members of Congress outside of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Democrats Speak On infrastructure - Washington

Democrats Speak On infrastructure - Washington

Richmond, Virginia, Mayor Levar Stoney, offers remarks during a press conference regarding infrastructure with Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California), major city mayors and members of Congress outside of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Democrats Speak On infrastructure - Washington

Democrats Speak On infrastructure - Washington

Richmond, Virginia, Mayor Levar Stoney, offers remarks during a press conference regarding infrastructure with Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California), major city mayors and members of Congress outside of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

WATERLOO

WATERLOO

WATERLOO , CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER as Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, VIRGINIA MCKENNA as the Duchess of Richmond Date: 1970

WATERLOO

WATERLOO

WATERLOO CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER as the Duke of Wellington, VIRGINIA MCKENNA as the Duchess of Richmond Date: 1971

Obama at Richmond election rally

Obama at Richmond election rally

RICHMOND, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama, who is seeking reelection in November's presidential election, speaks at an election rally in Richmond, Virginia, on May 5, 2012. (Kyodo)

Obama at Richmond election rally

Obama at Richmond election rally

RICHMOND, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama, who is seeking reelection in November's presidential election, waves at an election rally in Richmond, Virginia, on May 5, 2012, accompanied by his wife Michelle. (Kyodo)

Obama at Richmond election rally

Obama at Richmond election rally

RICHMOND, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama, who is seeking reelection in November's presidential election, speaks at an election rally in Richmond, Virginia, on May 5, 2012. (Kyodo)