Stanford women win title for first time since 1992
Instead of home sweet home, let’s hear it for “Home Sweet Hotel.” That could be the theme for Stanford University’s women’s basketball team that defeated the University of Arizona 54-53 for the NCAA title last Sunday.
Neil S. Kessler is new chair of RRHA board
As anticipated, the board of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority has a new chair – Neil S. Kessler.
Rally calls for end to mandatory minimum sentences
Chris Young. Kemba Smith. Quadaire “Q” Patterson. Jerry James. These names and many others were the focus of a news conference Monday at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square, as prison justice advocates called for the end of mandatory minimum sentences.
City Council still undecided on Confederate statues
Twenty-two organizations and individuals have submitted bids to own and relocate one or more of the city’s now stored Confederate statues.
Confluence of events propels record number of Black candidates to statewide office
Historian Julian M. Hayter echoes in a phrase what many people say this election year is all about. “It reflects the ‘blueification’ of the state,” said Dr. Hayter, an associate professor of leadership studies at the University of Richmond, when assessing why so many African-Americans are running for Virginia’s top offices — including three Black Democratic candidates for governor, one Republican and one Libertarian Party candidate.
Fairfax compares his treatment to George Floyd during Democratic debate
Lt. Gov. Justin E. Fairfax accused his Democratic rivals for governor of treating him like George Floyd or Emmett Till by calling for his resignation in 2019 over unresolved sexual assault complaints without affording him due process.
Vaccine efforts surge with 100,000th dose given at Richmond Raceway
For Antwon Agee, the 34-year-old Richmond nurse expected a routine couple of hours last Saturday helping the Richmond and Henrico County health districts vaccinate people at Richmond Raceway, as he has for the last month.
Marijuana on track for legalization July 1
In landmark action Wednesday, the General Assembly put Virginia on track to legalize possession of a small amount of marijuana on July 1.
Jones misses filing deadline, canceling primary challenge to Delegate Carr
Veteran Richmond Delegate Betsy B. Carr will not face a challenge in the June 8 Democratic primary.
Richmond Police records show 84 complaints filed against officers in 2020
How well are Richmond Police policing themselves to prevent the kind of hugely expensive and horrific mess created by former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin in his fatal arrest of George Floyd?
‘Scoop There It Is!’ Nicci Carr now a star for GEICO
“French vanilla, rocky road, chocolate, peanut butter, cookie dough. Scoop, there it is. Scoop, there it is. Shaka-laka-chaka-laka-chaka-laka.”
Baylor takes down undefeated Gonzaga to win
Gonzaga University was undefeated November to March, but Baylor University was undefeated in April, and that’s what counts most.
South Side churches merge, with Pastor Alexander ‘Jay’ Patrick as new head
Celebration Church and Outreach Center, formerly the Richmond Outreach Center, ap- pears to have merged with the nearby Liberation Church, with Pastor Alexander “Jay” Patrick of Liberation named the pastor of the newly merged church.
Thomas F. “Tom” Farrell II, Dominion Energy CEO, dies day after he retires
Thomas F. “Tom” Farrell II, who led Dominion Energy for more than a decade and was a powerful force in Virginia business and politics, died Friday, April 2, 2021, one day after stepping down from his post as the company’s executive chairman. He was 66.
Personality: Mahmud Chowdhury
Spotlight on chairman of Asian American Society of Central Virginia
At a time of heightened concern for and within the Asian-American community, Mahmud Chowdhury has his hands full.
RRHA board leadership turnover may be in the works
Veronica G. Blount appears to be on her way out as the chair of the RRHA Board of Commissioners, the Free Press has learned.
Ghamani Hogue brings home winnings from the State 3A track meet
Ghamani Hogue looks at track and field meets as being like an all-you-can-eat buffet. And she comes hungry.
NSU and former Freeman H.S. runners win All-American status
You don’t have to be born in America to become an All-American.
Shaka Smart exits Texas for Marquette
As it turns out, Coach Shaka Smart’s most daunting opponent wasn’t so much the other teams he faced as it was the NBA.
