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Class of 2021 to have in-person graduation ceremonies

Seniors in Richmond and Henrico County high schools will have traditional, in-person graduation ceremonies this year.

Free COVID-19 testing

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.

School Board adopts reopening plan, calendar

In a demonstration of unity, the Richmond School Board unanimously approved a plan for reopening schools in the fall for in-person learning five days a week.

GOP gubernatorial candidates meet in first debate

Four out of the seven Republicans running for governor in Virginia met Sunday in their first debate, covering topics ranging from education to law enforcement to the economy, with each promising to turn back liberal Democratic policies and end a …

Va. Supreme Court upholds $250,000 damage award for racial slurs

Persistent use of racial slurs can be costly, as the owner of a Loudoun County remodeling firm has learned.

Census data show Virginia’s population up by 7.9%

Virginia’s population grew over the past decade, but not enough to gain an additional seat in Congress, according to new figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Monday.

Monroe Park Conservancy reports growing deficit

A city-created nonprofit set up to manage and operate Monroe Park on Virginia Commonwealth University’s campus is sinking further into red ink, according to its latest financial report,

Casino contenders now down to 2; Bally’s out

Just two contenders are left in the competition to build a casino-resort in Richmond, and one already has corralled the support of a majority of City Council.

Guilty

MINNEAPOLIS Black Americans and others from Missouri to Florida to Minnesota cheered, marched, hugged, waved signs and sang jubilantly in the streets Tuesday after a Minneapolis jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murder in the death of …

Area leaders react to Chauvin verdict

Area leaders react to Chauvin verdict

Voice your opinion on police civilian review board

Have an opinion on Richmond’s plans for creating a civilian review board to provide oversight and hold hearings on complaints involving city police officers?

Early voting begins April 23 for Democratic primary

Early voting for the June 8 Democratic primary will get underway this Friday, April 23 – 45 days ahead of primary day.

Rift grows between School Board and City Council over Wythe replacement

A Richmond city councilwoman is calling on the School Board to halt its effort to retake control of school construction and to come to the table with city officials “to create a process that everyone can support.”

Free COVID-19 testing

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.

Patients and doctors alike adapt during a year of COVID-19

During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, everyday activities people often took for granted — hugs, seeing friends at birthday parties, dinners out and midday coffee runs with colleagues — were no longer considered safe and harmless.