‘The Bible does not speak about abortion’
Dr. Michael J. Jones is ready to debate anyone who claims that a ban on abortion is based on the Bible.
VUU announces new appointments
Virginia Union University has appointed four new vice presidents at the 1500 N. Lombardy St. campus.
Eviction reprieve
Donald J. Garrett has gained a six-week reprieve from an eviction hearing in Henrico General District Court along with dozens of his neighbors.
RRHA moving downtown by the end of 2022
The city’s housing authority is making plans to shift its headquarters from Gilpin Court to Downtown, the Free Press has been told.
Still standing:
A legal fight is slowing City Hall’s efforts to remove the last remaining statue of a slavery-defending Confederate military leader.
Fire destroys RPS property twice in less than 6 months
Nearly five months after a fire ripped through and destroyed William Fox Elementary School, a report released by the Richmond Fire Department on July 1 offers little insight as to its cause.
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.
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.
