Henrico County man fighting eviction will soon have his day in court
Donald J. Garrett could find out within a week whether he will keep the Eastern Henrico apartment he has lived in since 2011.
Jill Biden visits Henrico clinic to promote vaccine for children
First Lady Jill Biden joined state and local leaders at a Henrico County health clinic on July 1, where they encouraged parents to vaccinate children between the ages of six months to 5 years old.
Free COVID-19 testing, vaccines
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.
Natural gas price hikes mean higher bills for area customers
Area residents who cook, heat, cool or otherwise rely on natural gas provided by Richmond are starting to see their bills jump – even though cold weather is still months away.
Collective bargaining decision delayed again
The vote to authorize Richmond city employees to unionize is now expected to happen Monday, July 25.
Postal rates increasing
Effective Sunday, July 10, the price of a stamp to mail a letter will increase to 60 cents, up 2 cents from the current price of 58 cents.
Neglected Highland Park church may soon see new life
It’s taken four years but plans to convert a derelict church in the 1200 block of Brookland Park Blvd. in North Side into 66 affordable apartments are moving closer to reality.
Jackson Ward residents continue to hear plans, explore ideas for historic neighborhood’s future
The latest proposal to reunite the former “Harlem of the South” was unveiled to Jackson Ward residents and government stakeholders at the Hippodrome Theater on June 29. All were eager to hear and discuss updates for the Reconnect Jackson Ward …
Title IX evolves with the times
On June 23, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 turned 50 years old.
Councilwoman calls for audit of defunct foundation
The chair of City Council’s Education and Human Services Committee plans to seek a financial audit of the collapsed Enrichmond Foundation, which previously played a crucial role in providing support for city parks and recreation.
Monroe Park Conservancy’s status unknown
Has the Monroe Park Conservancy, a private group that manages the city’s oldest park, joined the Enrichmond Foundation in going defunct?
VSU renews president’s contract for five more years
Dr. Makola M. Abdullah will lead Virginia State University for the rest of the decade, the university has announced.
Gov. Youngkin appoints new VSU board members
A bank manager, a Midlothian physician and an adviser for historically black colleges and universities are among the six newest additions to Virginia State University’s Board of Visitors.
Student at Virginia Union selected as White House Summer Intern
Virginia Union University ris- ing Junior, Joseph “Joey” Graham II has been selected as a 2022 White House summer intern.
A survivor of the migrant trailer: ‘They couldn’t breathe’
Simple advice from a friend to stay near the door may have saved Yenifer Yulisa Cardona Tomás from the deadly fate that befell 53 other migrants when they were abandoned trapped in a sweltering semi-trailer last week on the edge …
