Something in the water again
Boil advisory lifted for Richmond neighborhoods
Update: The Virginia Department of Health has lifted the Boil Water Advisory for affected Richmond neighborhoods, Mayor Avula announced Thursday.
Granite Schoolhouse tops Virginia’s endangered historic sites list
The Granite Schoolhouse, the last remaining historic building tied to a once-thriving community of Black granite workers in South Richmond, tops the list of Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places for 2025.
Eddie Radden Jr., Richmond activist and longtime Capitol doorkeeper, dies at 96
From city streets to church sanctuaries to the corridors of the Virginia State Capitol, Eddie L. Radden Jr. spent his life serving and uplifting the Richmond community. A lifelong advocate for civil rights and community progress, he died peacefully last Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 96, leaving behind a lasting impact on Richmond.
The American journey behind Pope Leo XIV’s Haitian lineage
The man who was recently elected pope, Leo XIV, is an American citizen. He also is the descendant of Haitian immigrants who settled in Louisiana in the 1800s. In this, he shares a history that is deeply rooted in the U.S. South and its legacy of slavery, race and citizenship.
Personality: Marylord Dansou
Spotlight on RPS 2025 top valedictorian
This year’s Richmond Public Schools top 2025 valedictorian, Marylord Dansou, is a first-generation American who achieved a 5.3 GPA, reflecting her academic excellence.
Festival celebrates farming lifestyle, homesteading culture
A new kind of homesteading festival is taking root in the region. Farmstead Fest 2025, a three-day outdoor gathering at Moonrise Farmstead in Aylett, debuts this weekend with a blend of live music, practical workshops, artisan vendors, and farm-fresh food—designed for those passionate about growing their own food, raising animals, and reclaiming traditional skills.
WNBA investigating racial slurs by fans made at Angel Reese
The WNBA is investigating racial comments directed toward Angel Reese by fans during the Chicago Sky’s loss to Caitlin Clark and the Fever at Indiana on Saturday, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Interim CAO Joy-Hogg resigns
Richmond’s interim chief administrative officer is stepping down five months after being approved, as Sabrina Joy-Hogg announced her resignation Wednesday afternoon, effective Friday, June 6.
AFA offers travel tips for families of people with dementia ahead of holiday
With a record-breaking 45.1 million Americans expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during Memorial Day weekend, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is urging caregivers to plan ahead when traveling with a loved one living with dementia.
Trump embraces South Africans — the white ones, by Clarence Page
President Trump’s refugee policy reminds me of what automaker Henry Ford supposedly said about his company’s Model T: “A customer can have a car painted any color he wants as long as it’s black.”
Squirrels fall to SeaWolves after late-inning rally
The Richmond Flying Squirrels surrendered three runs in the ninth inning and fell to the Erie SeaWolves, 7-4, on Sunday afternoon at The Diamond.
Power Tour brings purpose, protest and celebration to Jackson Ward
Last Saturday, the sound of music, poetry, and passionate conversation filled Abner Clay Park as over a hundred Richmond residents gathered for the State of the People Power Tour’s visit — a day dedicated to community building, empowerment and social change.
Historic Chatsworth School to hold open house, plaque unveiling
The Chatsworth School Museum in Varina will host an open house June 7 and 8 to highlight the legacy of a rare early 20th-century schoolhouse that once served Black children in Henrico County.
Memorial Day 2025 closings
In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, the following schedules will be in effect:
Petersburg honors Capt. Jerren Lucas Sr. as Firefighter of the Year
Capt. Jerren Lucas Sr. was recently named the 2024 Firefighter of the Year by the Petersburg Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. Fire Chief Wayne
Candidate lineup in crowded race for lieutenant governor
As Virginians continue casting ballots in the primary election ahead of November, a crowded field of Democratic, Republican and independent candidates is vying to succeed Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. The race has drawn a wide range of contenders with varying backgrounds and policy priorities.
Abner Baptist to host Mental Health Education Seminar
Abner Baptist Church will host a Mental Health Education Seminar on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon at its sanctuary, 15143 Abner Church Road in Glen Allen.
Fire at Nottoway Plantation ignites online celebration, painful reflection
After a fire engulfed a mansion at Louisiana’s Nottoway Plantation, one of the largest remaining pre-Civil War houses in the Deep South where scores of enslaved Africans labored, video footage of the combusted landmark lit the internet ablaze with mass jubilation and consternation over the weekend.
Mayor calls for action after City worker wounded in shooting
A City of Richmond Department of Public Works employee was wounded early Tuesday morning while performing work duties, city officials confirmed.
Jen Hatmaker to speak at River Road Church
New York Times bestselling author and speaker Jen Hatmaker will be the featured guest at River Road Church, Baptist, on Thursday, May 22, as part of the church’s Distinguished Speaker Forum series.
