Why I’m investing in Live! Casino & Hotel Richmond, by Billy McMullen
Growing up, I remember my father telling me about when he was a little boy living in Jackson Ward. He spoke about sitting on my grandmother’s lap on the porch of their home at 1164 St. Paul St. as they watched the bulldozers come through to build the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike.
Dishonest defense of voter suppression, by Ben Jealous
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is a shame- less liar. And he isn’t even a very good one. Witness his latest dishonest defense of Georgia’s new voter suppression law.
No justice, no peace, by Julianne Malveaux
As of this writing, more than 200 Palestinians and 10 Israelis have been killed in the conflict in Gaza.
Unexpected consequences
The COVID-19 pandemic has spawned some very harsh consequences for people and communities across the United States.
Criminal probe or probing a criminal
New York Attorney General Letitia James has turned up the heat on former President Trump, announcing Tuesday that her office has opened a criminal investigation into the Trump Organization.
DK Metcalf is fast, but not enough
Football star DK Metcalf was fast, but not fast enough at the USATF Golden Games track meet May 8 in Walnut, Calf.
New NBA award named after Abdul-Jabbar
The NBA’s newest award is named after the league’s all-time scorer — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Cheyenne Woods headed to U.S. Women’s Open Championship
Golf fans will be seeing a lot of Cheyenne Woods in coming months, both as an athlete and TV commentator.
Hampton University basketball to get key players from Richmond area
Hampton University basketball will have a distinct Richmond area look in the upcoming season.
Memorial service for Adele C. Johnson on May 25
A virtual memorial service celebrating the life of Adele C. Johnson, executive director of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, on the BHMVA Facebook Live and YouTube channel.
Northam orders speed up of unemployment cases
Following months of complaints from laid-off workers, Gov. Ralph S. Northam said Tuesday he is taking steps to expand the Virginia Employment Commission’s ability to process complex unemployment claims.
Answers to COVID-19 questions
With eligibility for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine expanded to children ages 12 to 15, and updates to mask mandates nationally and statewide, the Free Press has gathered answers from experts to common questions about these new developments:
Richmonders react to new CDC mask guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its COVID-19 guidance May 13 saying its safe for fully vaccinated people to remove their masks in most settings, both outside and indoors.
Parents weigh COVID-19 vaccination for their children
Kiara Gresham has been busy with the demands of her new small business, Cookie Jar Honeypot, and the need to ensure the education, health and well-being of her children during the pandemic and a virtual school year. With summer getting closer and the new school year months away, Ms. Gresham is taking on a new task: Learning all she can about vaccinating her two older children, Queron, 14, and Kaeoni, 12, against COVID-19.
Mayor, City Council step up effort to help families in trauma
For the past eight years, City Hall has left it to volunteers to organize vigils and comfort grieving families after the slaying of a relative, an all-too-common occurrence in Richmond.
Free rides to the polls for Democratic primary
Need a ride to the polls to vote in the June 8 Democratic primary?
Diverse slate of candidates vie for lieutenant governor and attorney general in Democratic primary
Virginia government relies on an effective leadership team at the top — governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Joye B. Moore hits the area’s sweet spot with Joyebells Sweet Potato Pies
Joye B. Moore is a sixth-generation baker whose sweet potato pies based on an old family recipe may be making their way into countless homes throughout Metro Richmond.
A spring to remember for Highland Springs football
This has been a spring to re- member for the Highland Springs High School Springers.
