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5 Richmond women graduate ‘Black in Business’ program

Five Black women entrepreneurs from the Richmond area have graduated from Goldman Sachs’ “One Million Black Women: Black in Business” program.

Kaine meets with local community leaders to discuss concerns on federal policies

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., met with community leaders Monday morning at Health Brigade, formerly Fan Free Clinic, for a roundtable discussion on their concerns about President Donald Trump’s controversial executive orders.

Penny’s Wine Shop to appear in local Super Bowl commercial

Before the pandemic, Lance Lemon and his business partner, Kristen Gardner Beal, had plans to open a brick and mortar wine shop. With quarantine in effect, they shifted their business model online, creating RichWine, an online service which delivers wine …

RPS board strengthens protections for immigrant students

The Richmond School Board unanimously approved new policies and resolutions aimed at protecting immigrant students during Tuesday night’s meeting.

Chief Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn announces retirement

Chief Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn of the Supreme Court of Virginia has announced his retirement, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Former Virginia Union deputy chief to lead VCU police

Clarence T. Hunter Jr., a former deputy chief of police at Virginia Union University, has been named chief of the Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department.

Ganther joins VCCS as senior vice chancellor

Felicia Ganther has been appointed as the new senior vice chancellor for academic and workforce services at the Virginia Community College System.

Lawmakers move forward with bills to offer African American history as a credit

A push to allow African American studies as a history credit for Virginia high schoolers cleared a major hurdle Monday, with bills advancing in both the House and Senate.

Documentary showcases students’ journey through civil rights history

After months of production, the Armstrong Leadership Program will premiere its documentary on the program’s summer trip focused on the African American experience on Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Chapel on 2209 E. Grace St.

Richmond ranks among Top 10 for Black-owned businesses

For the third consecutive year, Richmond is ranked among the top 10 U.S. cities with the highest percentage of Black-owned businesses, according to a new analysis from LendingTree.

Youngkin’s office aware of aid portal suspensions during Trump’s funding freeze

As Gov. Glenn Youngkin was assuring Virginians on Tuesday that direct federal aid would not be suspended as part of the Trump administration funding freeze, an internal memo obtained by The Virginia Mercury shows that his office was aware of …

RPS, elected officials stand firm against ICE deportation threats

Richmond Public Schools and other public officials addressed the RPS community’s concerns on Monday morning about potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids on school grounds.Superintendent Jason Kamras said on YouTube that immigrant students should continue attending school despite …

Something in the Water Festival canceled

The Something in the Water festival will not return to Virginia Beach this April due to contract violations, as confirmed by the Virginia Beach City Council.

Richmond officials discuss response to water crisis, as criticism surfaces

City officials have begun outlining their response plans for future emergencies, as they continue to address the effects of an outage that left residents without running water for nearly a week.

Haleon to invest $54M to upgrade Richmond pharma facility

The maker of Advil, Emergen-C, Sensodyne toothpaste and other products is investing millions into its Richmond operations. Pharmaceutical company Haleon announced a $54 million investment to upgrade and expand its facility on Sherwood Avenue, during a press event Monday morning.