Fourth of July fireworks in city, area
Fireworks shows will occur over Richmond skies and those in the counties in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday and the United States declaring independence from Great Britain 241 years ago.
‘Reading Riders’ starts summer routes
In 2015, Reading Riders, Richmond Public Schools’ mobile library program promoting literacy among youngsters in kindergarten through fifth grade, started with a bus full of books, five scheduled stops in students’ Richmond neighborhoods and about 10 to 15 teacher volunteers at Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary School.
Las Amigas hosts national conclave in Richmond
“Celebrating the past, embracing the future.” That’s the theme for Las Amigas Inc.’s annual convention in Richmond.
Frank Mason III drafted in second round by Sacramento Kings
Well, some things are better shown than said — like Frank Mason III’s extraordinary ability to pass and shoot a basketball and spark his team to victory.
3 former local players hoping to be picked up on NBA’s regular season roster
Three undrafted pro basketball prospects with local ties are hoping to get lucky in Las Vegas. They will be among free agents shooting for high stakes in the desert.
Rising stars win Queen Classic events
Queen Harrison is believed to be the first female from an area high school to become an Olympic track and field athlete. Will Titiana Marsh become another?
Corey Douglas commits to Rams
Virginia Commonwealth University has a new basketball player waiting in the wings, but Rams fans will have to wait another season to see him.
N.C. A&T’s Chris Belcher to represent U.S. at World Championships
Chris Belcher won NCAA Division I All-American recognition with A&T scripted across his chest. That’s short for North Carolina A&T State University, where Belcher is a rising senior.
VSU names new softball coach
Veteran softball Coach Jennifer Lynn Gilbert has achieved much success at the high school level. Now she hopes to continue winning at Virginia State University.
Obstacles, inspiration detailed in new book about Maggie Ingram by her granddaughter
Joy Harris doesn’t remember a time when gospel music didn’t play an important role in the lives of her family. She grew up hearing her grandmother, mother, aunts and uncles sing some of the most familiar songs in traditional gospel music — “Jesus Cares,” “Without God I Could Do Nothing” and “Don’t Give Up.”
Jehovah’s Witnesses to focus on Bible, resilience
During a time when people around the world are struggling with feelings of hopelessness, the Jehovah’s Witnesses plan to address those difficulties during its annual series of conventions in Richmond during upcoming weekends. The theme: “Don’t Give Up!”
Ramadan ends with celebrations in area, around the globe
Saturday, June 24, marked the end of the monthlong fasting that began in late May for Ramadan, a sacred observance for Muslims.
Personality: Tamara Broadnax
Spotlight on volunteer event coordinator for Black Girls Do Bike: Richmond
Tamara Broadnax has spent much of her life opening doors to women in male-dominated areas.
Richmond Police to revive Midnight Basketball
The once popular Midnight Basketball League is about to be revived in Richmond. The city police department is bringing back the program as a softer element of its crime-fighting strategy.
Children crack CodeVA
A diverse group of 281 youngsters ages 6 to 14 will spend part of their summer vacation learning the basics of computer science in a Downtown storefront.
School Board selects firm for superintendent search
The Richmond School Board voted on Monday to finish its search process for a new superintendent by Sept. 1. After a closed session, the board also voted to select Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates of Schaumburg, Ill., to conduct the national search to replace Superintendent Dana T. Bedden.
Unitarian Universalists elect first woman president
An Arizona pastor and immigrant advocate has been elected as the first woman president of the Unitarian Universalist Association.
City Council seeks to allocate surplus
Just in case the city ends up with another big surplus when the 2017 fiscal year closes on June 30, Richmond City Council is trying to limit the mayor’s ability to put the extra money into a “rainy day” fund, or unassigned account, to make it off limits.
