Crawley, Ms. Gloria C. “Glo,“ 60, of Richmond, an employee of Sternheimer Brothers for 40 years. Gravatt, Mr. William Jr., 83, of Richmond,...

A few weeks ago, a friend tipped me off to an Asian bakery in Richmond that serves traditional Vietnamese baguette sandwiches, also known as bánh...

One of the latest buzz terms in the fitness industry is muscle confusion. That means you mix up your workouts so you never plateau in strength or cardiovascular...

A classic sign of social rebellion has taken a sharp turn toward social conformity. It’s plain to see, right there on arms, legs and chests. And...

As the temperatures drop, it’s a cue for some people to head indoors, take cover and sip cocoa. To the more health-conscious crowd, it means heading...

To see Charles Hill Carter Jr. entertaining guests on the lawn at historic stately Shirley Plantation on the James River was to see a Tidewater gentleman...

Banh Mi Sandwich

Eight years ago, I experienced my first retail Black Friday. I had been working at jcpenney.com for almost a year, and we were feverishly gearing up for...

Archibald Harnamsingh Benson came to the United States from India in 1955 as a student armed with a quick intelligence and a strong will to succeed. The...

The International Hospital for Children’s “Treasures in Paradise” fifth annual benefit on Nov. 13 raised more than $500,000 for the Richmond-based...

Q:Where can I find a senior-friendly home telephone with big buttons and amplified sound? My 78-year-old mother has a difficult time hearing over the phone...

Q:Do you know about the “wet pajama” treatment for childhood eczema? Wet a pair of cotton pajamas and wring them out. Put them on the child,...

Do hours of your day suddenly disappear because you’re immersed in Facebook? Is your TiVo gasping for air because of the number of TV shows you’ve...

Bagby, Mr. Calvin C. Sr., 77, of Richmond, an Army veteran, a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service, husband of Vivian H. Bagby. Bryan, Mr. Robert...

The Children’s Home Society of Virginia raised more than $38,000 at its fourth annual “Raise the Roof” fundraiser Nov. 7 at Rolling Run...

Bartlam, Mrs. Helen DuBois, of Henrico, widow of Lee Clinton Bartlam. Bell, Mr. William A., 59, of Richmond, a former truck driver. Brewer, Miss Margaret,...

In August 1934, 14-year-old farm boy J. Herman Adams accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at his hometown church, Liberty Baptist Church in Hickory, Ky....

MUSIC Legacy and True Spirit, tonight at 6, Gospel Chicken House, 14709 Greenwood Church Road, Montpelier. Details: (804) 883-6487 or

AKESPE, Kazakhstan—Standing on the shore under the relentless Central Asian sun, Badarkhan Prikeyev drew on a cigarette and squinted into the distance...

KANJU, Pakistan—Members of the new tribal militia in this Swat Valley village come in all shapes, from all walks of life. Some struggle to fasten...

WASHINGTON—Twice in the Earth’s history, living creatures underwent astonishing growth spurts—and each time, new organisms emerged that...

MIAMI—Whether it’s called an arms race or a “coincidental modernization” of existing stocks, a wave of weapons purchases by Latin...

JESUS DE MACHACA, Bolivia—In Ecuador, the Shuar are blocking highways to defend their hunting grounds. In Chile, the Mapuche are occupying ranches...

WASHINGTON—As energy increasingly dominates the economy, a quiet little agency in Washington holds the responsibility for tracking the particles...

GUANGZHOU, China—A friend sent me a YouTube link to a video called “Insane Cycling—New York City.“ I clicked on it, hoping to glean...

BARDSTOWN, Ky.—Jimmy Russell and Fred Noe aren’t household names, but they’re stars when it comes to fine-sippin’ spirits made...

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Even as Washington emphasizes walking softly to pry Iran away from its nuclear ambitions, the Pentagon is speeding the manufacture...

CHICAGO—Their bodies are stacked on metal trays in the medical examiner’s 30-degree cooler, a warehouse-size refrigerator for the dead. Here,...

WASHINGTON—Growing concern about incivility is one of America’s more appealing trends. Increasingly, individuals and institutions are seeking...

Q:Have you ever heard of ibuprofen helping men with prostate problems? I am a runner and frequently use ibuprofen after a long run. I discovered that on...