Give Monroe Park back to the community
Although the Richmond Planning Commission refused to allow the Monroe Park Conservancy to place an illuminated Dominion Energy sign inside Monroe Park, a landmark which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the conservancy has named certain parts of the park they are hawking for rental on their website, including Dominion Energy Pavilion and Ordway and Cutshaw lawns.
3rd Annual Beer & Oyster Block Party Saturday
The 3rd Annual Beer & Oyster Block Party will be held from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, outside host Union Market, 2306 Jefferson Ave.
Ageism forum Oct. 30
The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities is hosting a free public forum on ageism from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Temple Beth El, 3330 Grove Ave.
Armstrong High Class of 1968 to celebrate 50th reunion
The Armstrong High School Class of 1968 will celebrate its 50th reunion this weekend with a host of events.
14th Annual Imagine Festival Oct. 20
The 14th Annual Imagine Festival showcasing the many ethnic cultures that make up the Richmond community, will be held noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Broad Rock Sports Complex, 4802 Warwick Road in South Side.
Richmond Circuit Court clears way for ballot initiative on schools vs. Coliseum
The Richmond Circuit Court this week cleared the way for political strategist Paul Goldman to launch a challenge to a brewing $1.2 billion proposal to replace the 47-year-old Richmond Coliseum.
City Council committee delays action on Arthur Ashe Boulevard, other items
City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray, 2nd District, hit the pause button on her proposal to rename the Boulevard for Arthur Ashe to honor the late Richmond-born tennis great and renowned humanitarian. Saying she wanted to “provide more time for dialogue,” Ms. Gray secured a 60-day delay until Tuesday, Dec. 18, before the plan is to be considered by the Richmond City Council’s Land Use, Housing and Transportation Committee.
Henrico offers free flu shots
The Henrico County Health Department will offer free flu vaccinations on a first-come, first-served basis at two upcoming clinics, it has been announced.
City lawyers deny allegations in fired employee’s lawsuit
City Hall is asking a federal court to dismiss a terminated employee’s lawsuit that accuses the city of failing to pay overtime and also of violating the federal Family Medical Leave Act in firing her when she was forced to stay home to care for two sick children.
City of Richmond to hold e-cycling event Saturday
Need to get rid of old televisions and computers or buckets of paint? Safe, environmentally friendly recycling will be offered to Richmond residents from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, the city Department of Public Works announced.
Kamras calls for tax hike to support schools
More money, please. That’s the call from Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras.
Harvard admissions lawsuit may impact race, affirmative action in college admissions
Harvard University discriminates against Asian-American applicants in order to limit how many it admits, a lawyer for a group suing the school said on Monday at the start of a trial that could have wider implications for the role of race in U.S. college admissions.
City continues to grow rainy day fund, but no interest earned
City Council is poised to exceed its policy goal for saving taxpayer dollars. The result makes it likely that council will lock up millions of extra dollars in the city’s rainy day fund that could be used for improving services.
President Lincoln was a traitor and other ‘truths’
In his letter to the editor, Dr. Ravi Perry accuses Confederate soldiers of being “by definition, traitors to the nation.” He is either ignorant of history or he is a “Court Historian” willfully indoctrinating his credulous students with what Voltaire called “the propaganda of the victorious.”
Meghan and Harry expecting
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex are expecting. The news set Twitter alight Monday as Kensington Palace confirmed speculation that had been rampant in recent British tabloids and announced that the royal couple will welcome their first child next spring, around a year after their glittering wedding injected Hollywood glamour and African-American style into the British royal family.
Virginia Teacher of the Year
RPS’ Rodney A. Robinson, who teaches history at Virgie Binford Education Center inside the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center, wins prestigious award
Perspiration, inspiration and dedication to excellence have propelled distinguished Richmond teacher Rodney A. Robinson to the high honor of 2019 Virginia Teacher of the Year. The award was announced Tuesday evening by First Lady Pam Northam at a recognition ceremony and reception in the grand Marble Hall of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Songs of redemption
Documentary film captures noted hip-hop artist ‘Speech’ of Arrested Development helping men incarcerated at the Richmond City Justice Center make strides toward better lives through music
For 10 days, hip-hop artist Todd “Speech” Thomas, the front man for Arrested Development, worked inside the Richmond City Justice Center helping inmates to tell their stories via music. They sang, rapped and played out their pain in music, part of a method to unearth the past and open new chapters in the lives.
VUU to take on Duke in N.C.
Virginia Union University faces long odds Tuesday, Oct. 23, when Coach Jay Butler’s Panthers play powerhouse Duke University in an exhibition basketball game in Durham, N.C. Tipoff is 7 p.m. at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Duke’s campus.
Survey picks Golden State Warriors for repeat title; LeBron James for MVP
Today’s NBA seems to be tilted toward the West Coast. According to the basketball league’s 30 general managers, the Oakland-based Golden State Warriors are picked to win their third straight NBA championship title and fourth in five years. With the league’s 73rd season opening this week, here are predictions from the annual NBA.com GM Survey.
Richmond Flying Squirrels end season with EL’s best attendance, worst record
The Richmond Flying Squirrels finished last in victories but first in attendance for the 2018 Eastern League season.
