Neighbors want answers about planned GreenCity development
Barksdale Haggins Sr., 88, was shocked after reading newspaper accounts in early December that Henrico County officials were endorsing a massive 250-acre project to build an entertainment, housing, retail, office and hotel complex dubbed GreenCity near his home on quiet Scott Road. “I really was surprised, very surprised,” Mr. Haggins said.
City plans $3.5M sale of Public Safety Building for new development
Unveiled nine months ago, a $325 million plan to replace the city’s decaying Public Safety Building in Downtown is gathering steam.
Mayor to deliver State of the City address Feb. 11
First, let’s get the vaccine out to everyone so we can get rid of the virus and the disruption it has caused. Then, let’s craft a recovery that promotes healing and unity and pursues social and economic equity. That’s the message Mayor Levar M. Stoney plans to deliver in his State of the City address, the first of his second term, according to a City Hall official who spoke with the Free Press on the condition of anonymity.
Love Stories
The Free Press proudly presents its annual Valentine’s Day feature sharing the Love Stories of four Richmond area couples.
The Free Press proudly presents its annual Valentine’s Day feature sharing the Love Stories of four Richmond area couples.
Russell Wilson wins distinguished Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes a player’s excellence on and off the field.
Opponents to Fourth Baptist Church’s incorporation tie up names with SCC
The rush to incorporate Fourth Baptist Church apparently has slowed after opponents temporarily claimed the church’s name along with eight variations.
Mary Wilson, the longest reigning original Supreme, dies at 76
Mary Wilson, an original member of The Supremes who is considered the force that kept the hugely popular trio together through the internal strife that mounted with their success, has died. She was 76.
Personality: Ryshonna T. Addison
Spotlight on volunteer head of program administration with Community 50/50
For more than 10 years, Community 50/50 has worked to empower youths and families in the Greater Richmond area. And for more than 10 years, Ryshonna Taylise Addison has been there as the organization strives to create positive ripples through community service.
Kamras: RPS has too many obstacles to reopen safely by March 15
With all due respect, governor: No way, no how.
Keeping Kamras
Richmond School Board votes 6-3 to extend Superintendent Jason Kamras’ contract for another 4 years
It’s official: Richmond Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras will stay on for another four years.
Roxie Raines Kornegay Allison, whose activism led to diversity on state boards and commissions, dies at 83
Roxie Raines Kornegay Allison championed Black inclusion in government and public contracting while also opening her heart and her home to children and adults who needed a helping hand.
Act to fix broken immigration system
Thank you for your coverage of the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. I was particularly moved by the inclusive nature of the inauguration and the immediate steps to make sure our government values all members of our community.
Expect the radical left to ‘start tearing down ... America’
Since Nov. 3, I have spoken to many people who voted for the Biden-Harris ticket. They told me they did so hoping a woman of color would be in the White House and/or because they personally hate Donald J. Trump.
What has happened to the Black church?
Re “Fourth Baptist Church tumult raises concern among congregation,” Free Press Jan. 21-23 edition:
Samuel W. Tucker was a ‘giant among giants’
As we enter Black History Month, don’t forget Samuel W. Tucker.
Celebrating the Black Family, by Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham
At the opening of Black History Month, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, or ASALH, announces the 2021 Black History theme — “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.”
‘A lot left to be done’, by Ben Jealous
February is Black History Month — and Black people just made a whole lot of history.
Automatic restoration of felons’ voting rights
We have long called for the voting rights of felons to be restored automatically once they have served their time.
Accountability
We are over Chesterfield state Sen. Amanda Chase and her middle age Barbie twin, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia.
Black History Month events calendar 2021
A variety of events are planned in and around Richmond for Black History Month.
