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Richmond favorites to return for 2024

Riverfront Canal Cruises will kick off their 24th season on Friday, April 5, offering historically narrated tours of the James River and Kanawha Canal. Traveling along Downtown Richmond’s historic Canal Walk, passengers will learn about Richmond’s history and see sights …

Let’s roll

RVA Hot Wheelz, a luxury car rental company owned by Dashia Oliver and Destiny Oliver, celebrated its grand opening Saturday, March 16, at 3107 Old Hilliard Road.

No comment unless we know what you’re talking about

Council members unanimously passed a resolution Monday night that will mean changes to its meeting rules and procedures — including some related to public comment.

Legislating with power and purpose

March 7, 2024, marked one year since Jennifer L. McClellan made history, winning a special election to succeed the late A. Donald McEachin and become the first Black woman elected to Congress from Virginia.

Housing Secretary Fudge resigning; Biden hails her dedication to boosting supply of affordable homes

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge announced Monday that she would resign her post, effective March 22, saying she was leaving “with mixed emotions.”

Virginia lawmakers approve budget, but Gov. Youngkin warns that changes will be needed

Virginia lawmakers wrapped up their 60-day legislative session Saturday by approving a two-year budget that includes pay raises for teachers and state employees, increases for education funding and extends the state sales tax to cover digital services.

Town hall meeting to include VUU president, other City officials

The future of the Richmond Community Hospital, the cost of utilities and crime in the city will be the focus of an upcoming town hall in Richmond’s 3rd District on Wednesday, March 20, at Linwood Holton Elementary School at 1600 …

Coming Together Virginia to explore impact of racism on mental health

For the next three months, Coming Together Virginia (CTVA) will host its Racism at Work (RAW) series to tackle how racism affects physical and emotional well-being. Founded by Danita Rountree Green and Martha Rollins in 2014, the nonprofit’s vision is …

Dominion Foundation announces spring grant cycle

Nonprofit and educational organizations focused on human needs, the environment, education and their community but in need of financial support have a new opportunity courtesy of Dominion Energy.

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues

The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following locations:

Henrico CARES aims to strengthen youth mental health services

Henrico County and Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) are implementing the Henrico CARES plan with the goal to increase availability of mental health services in schools and to expand efforts of prevention, support, and early and intensive intervention for youth …

Young entrepreneurs display business skills

The 2024 Richmond Children’s Business Fair, also known as Central Virginia’s premier youth entrepreneurship expo, saw dozens of young innovators ages 5 to 17 showcase their businesses on Sunday, March 10, at the Dewey Gottwald Center on Leigh Street.

Morehouse School of Medicine receives cancer grant

A researcher at the Morehouse School of Medicine has been awarded a historic $25 million grant for her team’s efforts in studying inequities in cancer outcomes for people and communities of African descent.

City School Board hears pros and cons about cell phone pilot program

Meeting for the first time since the Huguenot High School graduation shooting trial ended last week, the Richmond School Board failed to discuss the trial, which resulted in Amari Pollard, 20, accepting a plea deal.

Community shows up for former hospital

For Edwina Richmond, Richmond Community Hospital has been a critical part of her life for years.