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Police Memorial to be rededicated at ceremony on Saturday

The Richmond Police Memorial will be rededicated at a public ceremony 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at its new site, Blanton Avenue and Tafford Road in Byrd Park, it has been announced.

Unused equipment symbolizes waste to Public Works employees

Expensive equipment sits unused at the Richmond Department of Public Works’ compound on Hopkins Road. Meanwhile, some vehicles and equipment have developed major rust spots that could reduce their useful life or lead to early breakdowns.

Lumpkin’s Jail ceremony marks first step in memorial project

“Our history must never be buried,” Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones said as he launched the long-awaited effort to create a slavery memorial at the Lumpkin’s Jail site — a once horrific pen in Shockoe Bottom for enslaved people who …

Several candidates support larger park plan

The small Lumpkin’s Jail site could be expanded into a larger memorial park remembering Richmond’s role in slavery after Mayor Dwight C. Jones leaves office, according to advocates for the expanded site.

Deadline to Register to vote in Nov. Election:

Less than a month remains before Election Day. To vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8, for president, congressional representatives, Richmond mayor, City Council and School Board, you must be registered.

Unique portrait of Maggie Walker to be unveiled at VCU

Maggie L. Walker is receiving another tribute in the city. This time, it is the work of Noah Scalin, the first artist-in-residence for the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business.

Morrissey supports new ‘sin’ tax on cigarettes if elected

If Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham thought Mayor Dwight C. Jones was going to rush to Richmond City Council to seek approval for a plan to hire 70 more police officers over the next year to beef up his department, …

Police hiring not on fast track

If Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham thought Mayor Dwight C. Jones was going to rush to Richmond City Council to seek approval for a plan to hire 70 more police officers over the next year to beef up his department, …

Banking on Bobb

Here he comes to save the day. At least that’s the big hope in Petersburg after Robert C. Bobb, a former Richmond city manager, was called in to help the beleaguered city correct its finances and deal with a stream …

Creighton Court area transformation continues despite $30M federal loss

Richmond already is signaling it is ready to move ahead with the planned transformation of the Creighton Court public housing community, despite losing out on a $30 million federal grant.

Wilder, Sullivan to speak at VUU

Two high-achieving men who have left their mark on the country will headline a public forum 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, at Virginia Union University.

VUU to use $1.2M grant to aid city students

Virginia Union University is the winner of a $1.2 million federal grant to assist Richmond high school students to gain admission to college, it was announced Wednesday.

AG Herring announces program to help domestic violence victims

Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring is teaming up with Verizon Wireless in a bid to reduce deaths from domestic violence.

Announcement expected Monday on new Shockoe Bottom slavery museum

Richmond is preparing to take its first big step toward developing a museum on slavery just north of Main Street Station in Shockoe Bottom.

Jackson stumps here for Clinton

Millennials don’t understand the privilege of voting because they weren’t alive during the struggle of the 1950s and 1960s to secure the right to vote, according to the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.