After the fire, Fox Elem. rises from the ashes
More than three years after a late-night fire devastated William Fox Elementary School and disrupted the Richmond Public Schools system, the building reopened to the community Wednesday evening.
Wilder sues VCU
Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder filed a federal lawsuit last Friday accusing Virginia Commonwealth University President Michael Rao and Chief Audit and Compliance Executive Suzanne Milton of retaliating against him by launching a baseless investigation into the L. Douglas …
Black History Museum loaning Confederate statues for national exhibition
The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia is sending several Confederate monument artifacts from Richmond to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles for a new exhibition exploring race, art and public memory.
Youngkin supports National Guardsmen assisting with ICE deportations
Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Monday that he supports a U.S. Defense Department change that would permit National Guard units to aid in federal immigration enforcement.
Staggered start set to smooth transitions for Richmond students
Richmond Public Schools will implement a staggered start for the 2025-26 school year to help students transitioning into new grade levels.
Concierge desk, color-coded signs debut at Richmond City Hall
Richmond officials have introduced a series of upgrades to improve the visitor experience on the first floor of City Hall.
Hanover County NAACP receives national recognition at Charlotte convention
The Hanover County branch of the NAACP has earned national recognition for its leadership in community outreach and communication.
GMU board backs president with raise despite DOJ investigations
George Mason University President Gregory Washington will remain in his role as the school faces federal investigations and political infighting over its leadership and future.
John S. Finn Jr. joins Maggie Walker Community Land Trust board
The Maggie Walker Community Land Trust has appointed veteran real estate professional and civic leader John S. Finn Jr. to its board of trustees, it was announced in a statement from the group this week.
Virginia Court of Appeals rules NAACP’s voting rights FOIA lawsuit against Youngkin isn’t over
The Virginia Court of Appeals determined Tuesday that the Virginia NAACP’s yearslong challenge to Gov. Glenn Youngkin over access to records concerning his administration’s changes to voting rights restorations can move forward.
Thousands pack Dorey Park for National Night Out
Thousands gathered at Dorey Park on Tuesday, Aug. 5, for the 42nd Annual National Night Out, organized by Hope Givers USA and Speaking Spirit Ministries.
City cracks down on new smoke shops, mandates residency for top staff
The Richmond City Council voted Monday to require top city officials to live within city limits and to impose new zoning restrictions on tobacco and vape shops, approving both measures unanimously during its latest meeting.
McClellan challenges Gov. on immigrant arrest claims
U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, is pushing back against Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s recent claims that all 2,500 immigrants detained in statewide operations since March were violent offenders, saying Monday she doesn’t believe it — and won’t — until the administration …
Lawyers say Florida officer pointed gun at Black student before violent arrest
A Florida police officer had his gun aimed at a Black college student shortly before the driver was pulled from his car and beaten in a recorded encounter that recently sparked widespread outrage, civil rights lawyers said Tuesday.
Youngkin threatens to cut Richmond funding over $5.8M owed to wrongfully convicted man
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is threatening to withhold state funding from Richmond until the city pays the $5.8 million the governor says the city owes to a man who spent 45 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.
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