Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week of Saturday, May 11, confirmed hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Virginia dropped 90.4% from the previous week. Three deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported statewide for the week ending Saturday, May 11. COVID-19 wastewater levels in Central Virginia were below detection as of the week of Sunday, May 5. Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.
Chesterfield County plans sports hall of fame
Chesterfield County officials announced plans to establish a sports hall of fame during a press conference held at the River City Sportsplex on May 14.
Squirrels limp back to Richmond
The floundering Richmond Flying Squirrels are hopeful the friendly confines of The Diamond will help them snap out of their prolonged slump.
U.S. Capitol statue Commemorates civil rights icon Daisy Bates
The recent unveiling of a statue honoring civil rights activist and journalist Daisy Bates in the National Statuary Hall brought out a bipartisan mix of individuals who praised the icon and the newest fixture at the U.S. Capitol.
Rams’ roster a revolving door
Blink, and you might miss the next basketball player transferring from or into VCU.
VUU has 4 QB candidates
With four quality athletes to choose from, who will Coach Alvin Parker pick to be Virginia Union University’s starting quarterback?
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NSU sprinter qualifies for Olympic trials
HBCU’s will be represented at the upcoming Olympic Track and Field Trials.
City Council approves Diamond District project, lawsuit follows
Richmond City Council made a big swing in determining the future of the city, with members unanimously approving a new redevelopment project in the Diamond District during a special meeting last Wednesday afternoon. Outside of Council Chambers, the reaction was more mixed.
Va. lawmakers pass bipartisan budget leaving tax policy unchanged
After months of partisan combat over different priorities, Virginia lawmakers approved a bipartisan budget deal Monday with no major tax changes, funding boosts for education and mental health and salary increases for teachers and state employees.
Council, mayor approve first City collective bargaining agreements
On Monday, Richmond City Council approved a series of collective bargaining agreements with several key unions.
Richmond Folk Festival announces first artists
The Richmond Folk Festival returns to Brown’s Island September 27-29, celebrating its 20th anniversary. The initial lineup of artists for the 2024 Richmond Folk Festival includes go-go band Trouble Funk, jazz artist Lonnie Holley, bluegrass group Junior Sisk Band, among many others.
HCPS announces new chief of equity, diversity and opportunity
After the search for a new leader of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Opportunity, Henrico County Public Schools has appointed Tiffany Lewis, an education specialist from within the same office.
First AME pastor defends bankruptcy filing for FAME Corp
In response to the recent financial decisions, Pastor Robert Shaw from First AME Church in Los Angeles has issued a statement in defense of the church’s choice to file for bankruptcy protection for three of its entities: Fame Assistance Corporation, Fame Housing Corporation, and FAME/Good Shepherd Center Housing Development as of May 1.
2 VSU mothers graduate alongside their children at commencement
At Virginia State University, the tradition of academic pursuit across generations is a tangible reality. The Spring 2024 Commencement witnessed a significant milestone as two families celebrated graduating together.
Mural by MLK Middle School students to be unveiled at park
For the past five weeks, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School students have collaborated on a nature-inspired mural in Jefferson Park as part of an after-school program. The completed mural will be presented 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at the park.
Virginia’s skill game debate could stretch into the summer
‘What we decided was that we would pick that up at another day’
After finishing work on almost everything else taken up during the 2024 session, the Virginia General Assembly and Gov. Glenn Youngkin have decided to keep talking about skill games.
Investigation reveals more than 1,000 deaths from police use of non-lethal tactics
More than 1,000 people have died in the past decade after encounters with law enforcement, despite officers using non-lethal tactics, according to a recent investigation by The Associated Press, the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, and PBS’ Frontline. The findings again show systemic issues within policing and raise questions about accountability and reform.
PH “Cruz” Sherman announces bid for 8th District School Board seat
PH “Cruz” Sherman officially entered the race for the 8th District School Board seat, currently held by Dawn Page. Mr. Sherman filed his Declaration of Candidacy with the Richmond City Office of Election on Wednesday, May 8. Page announced that she would not seek reelection last week.
Walk their way
College graduations have come to an end, and it’s not just the students who are breathing sighs of relief as the semester concludes.
Legislating the obvious
Before School Board member Jonathan Young resigned a few weeks ago, the rest of the School Board recognized they had a problem.
