TJ’s King has ‘designs’ on success
There are two different sides to Isaiah King. On the football field, he is the consummate middle linebacker — wide-shouldered, locomotive strong and ready to rumble. Off the fields, King is an aspiring fashion designer.
Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, becoming 24th state to do so
Ohio voters approved a measure legalizing recreational marijuana on Tuesday, defying Republican legislative leaders who failed to pass the proposed law.
Black candidates gain historic election results
History was made Tuesday night with the election of a record number of Black candidates to the General Assembly. Of the 53 Black candidates who ran for legislative seats, a record 32 won, including 30 Democrats and two Republicans.
Exonerated ‘Central Park Five’ member Yusef Salaam wins New York City Council seat
Voters elect Democrat Cherelle Parker as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor — and the 1st woman
Exonerated “Central Park Five” member Yusef Salaam won a seat Tuesday on the New York City Council, completing a stunning reversal of fortune decades after he was wrongly imprisoned in an infamous rape case.
After southern losses, VUU seeks northern victories
Following a difficult trip to the Deep South, the Virginia Union University basketball team is now pointing north.
Voters reject casino bid a second time
No way. No how. That was Richmond voters’ resounding response to the question of whether a $562 million casino-resort should be developed in South Side.
Dems win Va. House, Senate
Gov. Glenn A. Youngkin went all in on winning Republican majorities in the state House and Senate — and lost. Unofficial results from Tuesday’s elections show Virginia Democrats again will be in charge of both houses of the General Assembly.
Personality: Peter C. Pettit
Spotlight on The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond board president
For Richmonders who want to stay active in their older years, Peter Christian Pettit is helping them access avenues for exploration and growth. As president of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond board of directors, Mr. Pettit is part of the decision-making process that provides older residents new ways to stay active and engaged. And while the circumstances to him leading the organization were unfortunate, Mr. Pettit believes that he has had a positive experience so far.
Celebrating community
Two churches step out from the past together
Two Dinwiddie County Baptist churches, Rocky Branch in Sutherland and Central in Church Road, both celebrated their 150-year anniversaries in October. To mark the occasion, the predominately white congregation of Central Baptist and the predominately Black congregation of Rocky Branch Baptist did something that would have been unthinkable all those years ago — they came together in worship and fellowship.
‘Kemba’, a film based on Richmonder’s life of love, prison and redemption, makes screen debut
“Kemba,” a movie based on the true story of Richmond native Kemba Smith, made its world premiere this week at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.
VUU upsets VSU before crowd of 15,000
Panthers, Broncos set for CIAA rematch
Virginia Union University is on its way to scratching more than a two-decade old football itch.
WWII veteran reflects on a century of life
A life that spans a century is a milestone few are privileged to celebrate. Welford Williams of Glen Allen was “blessed” to become a centenarian on Oct. 25. Formerly one of the youngest members of his family, the World War II veteran is now the oldest person in his family.
Free Thanksgiving meals and turkeys
Young Achievers and Making Men, along with the Beta Gamma Lambda Educational Foundation, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Beta Gamma Lambda Chapter, The Links, Commonwealth (VA) Chapter, will sponsor a Turkey Giveaway on Nov. 18 from 12 to 2 p.m., 1830 Creighton Road, 23223.
Street named in honor of former Richmond mayor
The City of Richmond renamed a South Side street to honor former Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones, according to news reports.
House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke
The House voted late Tuesday to censure Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan — the only Palestinian American in Congress — an extraordinary rebuke of her rhetoric about the Israel-Hamas war.
War Memorial hosts Veterans Day ceremony
The Virginia War Memorial will host its 67th annual ceremony on Friday, Nov. 10, to honor and remember all men and women who served or continue to serve in every branch of U.S. armed forces from the Revolutionary War to now.
Chesterfield to celebrate Veterans Day Nov. 11
Community is invited to 2 p.m. ceremony at fairgrounds
Chesterfield County and the Chesterfield County Historical Society of Virginia invite the public to attend this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Building at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds (10300 Courthouse Road).
Veterans Day 2023 Holiday
In observance of Veterans Day on Saturday, Nov. 11, please note the following for the City of Richmond and counties of Henrico, Hanover and Chesterfield:
RPS announces open enrollment applications
Families can now apply for open enrollment schools, specialty schools and regional Governor’s Schools for the 2024-2025 Richmond school year at www.attendrvaschools.com. Applications for specialty and regional Governor’s Schools must be submitted by Friday, Dec. 1, at 4:30 p.m.
VSU offers campus housing to youngsters whose parents are students
Virginia State University hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at University Apartments at Ettrick yesterday to showcase the university’s new student-parent housing program. The program provides special campus housing for six student parents (students who also are parents) and their young children.
