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After turmoil and no-confidence votes, Sierra Club terminates Ben Jealous

Ben Jealous’ tenure at the Sierra Club has come to an end.

Henrico gaming venue announces job fairs

Roseshire Gaming Parlor, a new boutique gaming and entertainment venue, will hold job fairs Aug. 15-16 as it prepares to open this fall in the Staples Mill Shopping Center.

Live! Casino Virginia to host info sessions for Dealer Institute

With hundreds of jobs set to open at a new casino, area residents have an opportunity to gain the skills needed for a career as a table games dealer.

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.