$4M grant enables Legal Aid to hire new attorneys to help curb evictions
Legal Services Corp. of Virginia, also known as Legal Aid, has received a $4 million grant from the state that could allow the organization to hire an additional 20 attorneys to support tenants facing court action from landlords seeking to evict them for nonpayment.
State high court criticizes Judge Cavedo in throwing out Confederate statue injunction
Complaints that Richmond Circuit Court Judge Bradley B. Cavedo made up the law in a bid to halt Mayor Levar M. Stoney’s removal of racist Confederate statues just gained support from the Virginia Supreme Court.
Henry L. Marsh III Elementary School
New school a reflection and symbol of namesake’s life, achievements
Former state Sen. Henry L. Marsh III, one of Richmond’s African-American political trailblazers, was given a private tour last week of the new East End elementary school named in his honor.
Parents anxious about virtual learning as new school year starts
As Richmond Public Schools launches a new school year Tuesday, Sept. 8, with all virtual learning, parents and students are grappling with the reality of not having face-to-face instruction.
Early in-person voting starts Friday, Sept. 18
For the first time, Virginia voters won’t need to provide an excuse to vote ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, thanks to changes in state law.
Pink and green, OK; but no AKA symbols around campaign of Kamala Harris
When U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris was announced as Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s running mate, social media was flush with the pink and green excitement of Sen. Harris’ sorority sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Dr. Earl McClenney Jr., legendary VSU educator and longtime public administrator, dies at 79
Dr. Earl Hampton McClenney Jr. left his mark on public administration in Virginia as an educator and as a Richmond and state official where he fought entrenched racism and sought to aid the underdog.
Attention needed for pedestrian and cyclist safety
The attention of all mayoral candidates should be drawn to the dangerous situation at 17th and Dock streets, where most people get on the Virginia Capital Trail in Richmond.
Get together, brothers and sisters, by Barbara Reynolds
Sexism is raising its ugly head again, and this time it is not just the white men who trashed Hillary Clinton in 2016. This time, the rumblings are coming from some Black men. And their target is U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, the first African-American woman nominee as vice president on a U.S. major political party ticket.
The Trump Show
We are disgusted by the rhetoric, lies and blatant disregard for the American people occurring during this week’s “Trump Show” that replaced what should have been a Republican National Convention.
Long way from Cameroon to NBA playoffs for Pascal Siakam
Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors is doing his best Kawhi Leonard impression in this year’s NBA playoffs.
Adrian Peterson rushing to catch Emmitt Smith in record books
How far the Washington professional football team goes this NFL season could depend on how much Adrian Peterson has left in his tank.
Richmond Marathon undergoes big changes with pandemic
Since 1978, the Richmond Marathon has been among the area’s bold-letter activities, with approximately 20,000 participants racing each autumn. The marathon will look much different this fall because of the pandemic.
Burroughs names VUU softball coach
Virginia Union University has turned to a familiar face to coach the Lady Panthers’ softball team.
Richmond Kickers to take on Greenville Triumph this Saturday
It’s OK if Richmonders can’t travel to see the world because the local soccer pros have brought the world to Richmond.
Anthony Allen receives Awesome Award
Anthony Allen, who has made a career of mentoring youths on Richmond’s North Side, is this year’s recipient of the Awesome Award.
$5,000 grants paint pretty picture for artists affected by COVID-19
Sixteen artists from Metro Richmond were among 40 artists state-wide to be awarded grants under the Virginia Artist Relief Fellowship Program designed to help visual artists impacted by COVID-19.
’Black Lives Matter’ mural to be painted along Grace Street in Downtown
A 200-foot “Black Lives Matter” mural will be painted Downtown near the State Capitol.
