VCU grads told to ‘be disruptive’
“Take what you’ve got. Go be a leader and be disruptive.”
The Continentals give ‘Gift of Warmth’
As winter descends upon us, many Richmond children face cold days without a coat to protect them from the elements.
Park service to hold special tours at Maggie Walker house
It has been 80 years since the death of Maggie L. Walker, the pioneer businesswoman from Richmond. For five days next week, the National Park Service will commemorate that anniversary.
Holiday glitter and gifts
Jewelry designer Jay Sharpe is all smiles at a holiday open house.
Personality: Chad Coleman
Chad Coleman has traveled the world as a videographer for the U.S. Army and acted in dozens of films and TV shows, including the award-winning HBO series “The Wire.”
Holiday spirit
Richmond’s holiday season kicked off last weekend with two long-running traditions — the Grand Illumination and the Christmas Parade.
Mothers Club reaches out for 60 years
They were friends and young mothers raising babies. They began meeting in 1954 to share child-rearing tips, organize activities for their children and socialize.
Personality: Roger C. Brown
Roger Cornelius Brown is the leader of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia, one of the oldest African-American groups in the state.
Grand Illumination, Love Lights to ignite holiday spirit
The holiday spirit will envelop Richmond this weekend with two big events — the joint Grand Illumination and Love Lights skyline lighting Friday night, Dec. 5, and the Dominion Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6.
“Santa with Soul” at Black History Museum
“Santa with Soul” is bringing his magical cheer to the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia this weekend.
Remembering the ancestors
The cries of enslaved ancestors could be heard during a ceremony last week memorializing human remains uncovered in an abandoned 19th century well during the 1994 construction of the Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building on Virginia Commonwealth University’s medical …
Personality: Catherine Monteith Marchetti
Catherine Monteith Marchetti loves being a teacher.
What are you most thankful for?
Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season, when we are reminded of our blessings.
Personality: Courtland Lambert Jr.
Courtland A. Lambert Jr. faces danger each time he suits up in firefighter gear, climbs aboard a truck at Richmond Fire Station No. 1 in Church Hill and responds to a call.
Solange Knowles marries former Richmonder
Sunday’s wedding of Solange Knowles, Beyoncé’s younger sister, and Richmond native Alan G. Ferguson will go down in “The Big Easy” as one for the ages.
