Break the impasse
We call on members of the Richmond School Board and Richmond City Council to end this ridiculous impasse that threatens to tank the sorely needed replacement of the dilapidated George Wythe High School in South Side.
Ceremony April 3 to mark anniversary of Richmond Liberation Day
A public ceremony at 8 a.m. Sunday, April 3, will mark the 157th anniversary of the Union liberation of Richmond from slavery-defending Confederates near the end of the Civil War, it has been announced
Richmond Night Market to kick off new season April 9 in Shockoe Bottom
The Richmond Night Market will return for its fourth season on Saturday, April 9, after in-person absences for two years because of COVID-19.
Longtime NSU coach and AD William ‘Bill’ Archie dies at 92
William “Bill” Archie, a legendary coach and athletic director at Norfolk State University, died Saturday, March 19, 2022. He was 92.
MVP and NBA titles within grasp for Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid’s NBA career was slow in getting off the launching pad, but now he’s rocketing toward a possible MVP.
’Coach Mox’ now heading U.Va. women’s team
The University of Virginia’s new women’s basketball coach has her fingerprints all over the Commonwealth.
5 John Marshall players named to All-State teams
Just as it dominated the state competition on the floor, the John Marshall High School boys’ basketball team dominated the All-State voting.
Jordan Peebles to play in HBCU All-Star Game in New Orleans
Jordan Peebles isn’t putting away his sneakers anytime soon.
Gurtha ‘Gil’ Gilchrist Jr., longtime Armstrong phys ed teacher, dies at 83
Gurtha “Gil” Gilchrist Jr., who taught physical education and health at Armstrong High School for 30 years, has died.
Lawmakers opt for study over elimination of jail, prison fees
Incarcerated people and their loved ones will continue to pay fees that advocates and some lawmakers say are too stiff.
State lawmakers create the Virginia Black, Indigenous and People of Color Historic Preservation Fund
A new state fund could give the Patawomeck Tribe a chance to reacquire tribal land and help protect battlefield sites throughout the state where Black soldiers fought and died.
New funding to add amenities, volleyball court and walking trail to Hillside Court playground
Another $150,000 is being poured into playground improvements at Hillside Court.
Richmond Public Schools moves out of 14th floor in City Hall
Richmond Public Schools is starting to give up floors in City Hall.
City Council gives green light to new $13M apartment development at former funeral home site
The historic home of the A.D. Price Funeral Home at 212 E. Leigh St. in Jackson Ward will soon gain more apartments.
City Council rejects turning over design funding for new George Wythe High
Will a new George Wythe High School ever get built?
Cityscape: A home to celebrate
Slices of life and scenes in Richmond
Plenty of reasons to celebrate. That’s the situation for the Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity, a local nonprofit that works to create more affordable housing.
VSU hoping to get mileage, exposure on NASCAR circuit
With some strong backing from Virginia State University, Rajah Caruth is revved up and ready to hit the gas.
Marker recognizing city’s liberation by Union troops near Civil War’s end damaged in East End
An accident or act of intentional vandalism?
