Documentary showcases students’ journey through civil rights history
After months of production, the Armstrong Leadership Program will premiere its documentary on the program’s summer trip focused on the African American experience on Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Chapel on 2209 E. Grace St.
Richmond ranks among Top 10 for Black-owned businesses
For the third consecutive year, Richmond is ranked among the top 10 U.S. cities with the highest percentage of Black-owned businesses, according to a new analysis from LendingTree.
City janitors walk off job, protest Nu-Tech
Chants of “Nu-Tec, shame on you,” and “Union for all” echoed in the streets around City Hall on Tuesday, as contracted Richmond janitors walked off their jobs to protest their employer, Nu-Tech Janitorial Services.
Youngkin’s office aware of aid portal suspensions during Trump’s funding freeze
As Gov. Glenn Youngkin was assuring Virginians on Tuesday that direct federal aid would not be suspended as part of the Trump administration funding freeze, an internal memo obtained by The Virginia Mercury shows that his office was aware of …
RPS, elected officials stand firm against ICE deportation threats
Richmond Public Schools and other public officials addressed the RPS community’s concerns on Monday morning about potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids on school grounds.Superintendent Jason Kamras said on YouTube that immigrant students should continue attending school despite …
Something in the Water Festival canceled
The Something in the Water festival will not return to Virginia Beach this April due to contract violations, as confirmed by the Virginia Beach City Council.
Richmond officials discuss response to water crisis, as criticism surfaces
City officials have begun outlining their response plans for future emergencies, as they continue to address the effects of an outage that left residents without running water for nearly a week.
Haleon to invest $54M to upgrade Richmond pharma facility
The maker of Advil, Emergen-C, Sensodyne toothpaste and other products is investing millions into its Richmond operations. Pharmaceutical company Haleon announced a $54 million investment to upgrade and expand its facility on Sherwood Avenue, during a press event Monday morning.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, Jan. 25, COVID-19 accounted for 1.1% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, with overall respiratory illness high and trending up compared to previous data. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported within that period …
Chesterfield appoints new superintendent, deputy
The Chesterfield County School Board appointed John Murray as superintendent for Chesterfield County Public Schools during a special meeting last Thursday, after a months-long nationwide search.
Students compete in MLK Oratorical Contest
Shyla Scott, a senior at Richmond High School for the Arts, in the MLK Oratorical Contest, held Saturday at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia.
Meyers receives Teacher of the Year award in Chesterfield County
Maria Meyers, a reading specialist at Davis Elementary School, has been named the 2025 Teacher of the Year for Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Wilder celebrates 94th birthday with tributes, jazz
Former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder’s 94th birthday was celebrated with heartfelt tributes at the State Capitol, a jazz concert and reflections on his groundbreaking contributions to Virginia’s political landscape
Thousands march in defiance of Trump
A diverse coalition of thousands marched in Washington on Saturday in the name of women’s rights, climate change, prison abolition and more, but also as an act of defiance against President Trump.
In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights
President Donald Trump attended the inaugural prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, Jan. 21, finishing off the festivities marking the beginning of his second term with an interfaith service filled with prayers and hymns — and a …