VUU announces $5,000 tuition cut
Virginia Union University will cut the yearly cost of undergraduate tuition by $5,000 beginning next fall in an apparent bid to attract more students and end a quiet, but dramatic two-year drop in enrollment.
Cityscape
Slices of life and scenes in Richmond
Residents enjoy their new apartment building in the Armstrong Renaissance complex that has replaced Armstrong High School in the 1600 block of North 31st St.
Lizzo named Entertainer of the Year
Eight-time Grammy nominee Lizzo has more accolades she can add to her resume.
Looking back at 2019
The past 12 months have seen a lot of highs and lows, with the Richmond Free Press there documenting events and life in and around Richmond.
The past 12 months have seen a lot of highs and lows, with the Richmond Free Press there documenting events and life in and around Richmond. Photographers have captured through their work many of those ups and downs — from the newly named Arthur Ashe Boulevard to blackface and sex scandals that struck the state’s top three officials. Here are photos of some of the highlights of 2019.
Help for those facing evicion by Osita Iroegbu
Commentary
During the past several months, the Mayor’s Office has communicated with dozens of individuals and families potentially facing evictions.
Placing profits over people by Julianne Malveaux
Columnists
Who would have thought that amid the Christmas holidays we would learn that billionaire Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg is using convicted prisoners to make calls for his campaign?
Trump's 'revolution' is destroying America by Jesse L. Jackson Sr.
Columnists
As the U.S. House of Representatives has voted to impeach President Trump, it is time for reflection.
Community forum Jan. 7 on the past, present and future of black business
“Can We Get Down to (Black) Business?” is the title of a community conversation at The Valentine from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the museum, 1015 E. Clay St., it has been announced.
Richmond Public Library opens exhibit, 'Evicted in Richmond," on Friday
The Richmond Public Library’s Main Branch in Downtown is hosting a new exhibit on one of the city’s biggest problems — evictions.
'What is your wish for the new year?'
As we ring in 2020, many people are looking forward to the new year with a sense of hope and increased opportunity. The Richmond Free Press took to the street to ask Richmond area residents: “What is
As we ring in 2020, many people are looking forward to the new year with a sense of hope and increased opportunity. The Richmond Free Press took to the street to ask Richmond area residents: “What is your wish for the New Year?” Here are their answers:
Detroit Pistons' Andre Drummond heading for another rebounding title
Andre Drummond is building a case to be recognized as the NBA’s top rebounder of the 21st century.
Coach Scott renews contract at NSU
Football Coach Latrell Scott has signed a new two-year contract at Norfolk State University.
Former St. Christopher's players making impact on college teams
College basketball players from Richmond’s St. Christopher’s School are popping up all over.
VCU silent on questions about 'Jabo' Wilkins' retired jersey and number
Silence. That’s the response from Virginia Commonwealth University to several Free Press inquiries on what happened to the formal recognition for one of its greatest basketball players, the late Charles “Jabo” Wilkins.
K'Von Wallace playing for a national win for Clemson
A local athlete figures to have a large say in who be- comes the next NCAA football champion.
Latest spate of religious violence again raises safety questions
People across the nation were grappling with a spate of religious violence that struck at a rabbi’s New York home Saturday during a Hanukkah celebration and erupted at a North Texas church on Sunday.
Personality: Savon Shelton Sampson
Spotlight on president of the Junior League of Richmond
As 2020 begins, Savon Shelton Sampson is readying for an “exciting” new year serving as president of the Junior League of Richmond.
New chair for School Board?
The Richmond School Board could start the new year with a new chair at the helm.
Area Christmas tree disposal, recycling sites announced
Now that the holiday has come and gone, Christmas tree recycling has begun in the Richmond area. The Richmond Department of Public Works has announced it will pick up trees left curbside or by Supercans through Friday, Jan. 10.
