Joe Sample, pioneer in jazz funk, dies at 75
Music lovers around the world are mourning the loss of pianist and composer Joe Sample, a founding member of the genre-crossing Jazz Crusaders, who helped pioneer the electronic jazz-funk fusion style.
Sickle Cell Sunday designated at area churches
The Florence Neal Cooper Smith Sickle Cell Committee is asking area pastors to collect a special offering or to make a donation to fight the sometimes-fatal blood disorder that predominately affects African-Americans.
Personality: Harold S. Lilly Sr.
Spotlight on Richmond music great to be honored
Harold S. Lilly Sr. has stirred Richmond audiences with his organ playing for more than six decades. His ability to flawlessly execute the most difficult of sacred, secular, traditional and contemporary gospel music on the pipe and Hammond organs wows listeners.
Sweet victory! George Wythe scores first win since 2011
George Wythe High School snapped a 26-game football losing streak last Saturday with an 18-6 win over National Christian Academy, Md., at Armstrong High School.
Prayers Saturday for city residents
Alicia Rasin announced she will hold a “Prayer for the City” this Saturday, Sept. 27, at 4 p.m.
Services set for William D. House Jr.
William D. House Jr. brought his warm personality and can-do spirit to Richmond two and a half years ago.
Family relapses into system
Mother, son in jail at same time; they want to break cycle
The mother and son were separated by the walls and windows at the Richmond Justice Center in Shockoe Valley.
Drums, dance play greater role in worship services
U.S. congregations are marching to the beat of their own drums now more than ever.
NFL needs game plan to help players
A Virginia Commonwealth University professor who has studied domestic violence says she’s not surprised at the recent flurry of assaults by players in the National Football League.
Mayor forces out his No.2 at City Hall
In an unexpected move, Mayor Jones, who has a little more than two years left in office, abruptly ousted Mr. Marshall, the No. 2 official at City Hall.
Historic churches celebrate milestone anniversaries
Two Richmond churches established shortly after the Civil War are marking milestone anniversaries at upcoming Sunday services.
Personality: Dr. Sandra B. Barker
Spotlight on pioneer in linking health, people and pets
As director of the Center for Human-Animal Interaction, Dr. Barker, has pioneered the use of therapy dogs to aid patient recovery.
Veteran journalist leads Free Press news operations
Meet the new managing editor of the Richmond Free Press.
Trojans on road again
Virginia State’s long run of success began a year ago against Kentucky State. The Trojans are hoping for a similar script this go-round.
Close ties stretched by rivalry in VUU-FSU match
For many football seasons, Joe Taylor and Lawrence Kershaw worked together on the same side of the gridiron. They’ll be on opposite sides Saturday when Virginia Union Univeristy makes a 217-mile trip to Fayetteville State for a 6 p.m. CIAA kickoff.
First commissioner of CIAA dies at 90
Clinton R. “Bob” Moorman Jr., the first full-time commissioner of the CIAA, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, at his home in Hampton. Mr. Moorman was 90.
History-making Girl Scouts recognized
A historical marker commemorating history-making Girl Scout Troop 34 will be unveiled 1 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 20.
Interfaith dialogue on peace aimed at bringing people together
The public event hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond aims to bring together people of different faiths for discussions about peace.
