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VMFA announces free admission to ‘Elegy’ for state employees, preschool, K-12 teachers

Commonwealth of Virginia employees and preschool and K–12 teachers (public and private) will receive free admission to the new exhibition Virginia Museum of Fine Arts “Dawoud Bey: Elegy,” according to the museum. Active duty military and their immediate families also …

His home has become a museum

John W. Bynum Jr. loves Black history so much he’s turned his split-level home in Chesterfield County into a small museum.

A Wilder celebration

Former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder will be celebrated for his 70 years of public service and historic achievements next year in “A National Ovation to L. Douglas Wilder.”

RVA Sports Awards finalists announced

The Richmond Region Tourism Foundation and its partners have announced the finalists for the 3rd Annual RVA Sports Awards, an event to honor athletes, coaches and groups working to better the region through sports.

Henrico to accept Christmas trees for recycling Dec. 26 through Jan. 9

Henrico County will accept Christmas trees for recycling into mulch from Tuesday, Dec. 26, through Tuesday, Jan. 9.

Audit report dings Finance Department

The Richmond Finance Department wrongly hit owners of 66,057 vehicles with late payment fees and interest in 2022 even though the owners paid by the deadline, a new audit has found.

State Jails Board creates improvement plan for City Jail

Only a small staff of deputies is working in the Richmond City Justice Center on any given day, the Free Press is being told, as the number of sworn officers under the command of Sheriff Antionette V. Irving continues to …

Lawsuits filed against RPS regarding school shooting report

Multiple lawsuits have been filed against the Richmond School Board for refusing to release the findings of an external investigation into the June 6 mass shooting in Monroe Park after the Huguenot High School graduation ceremony.

Shining stars

The world had Oprah. Richmond had Bernie. Longtime television journalist Bernadine A. “Bernie” Simmons, who died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at age 79, was well known to many in Richmond and surrounding communities as the creator and face of NBC12’s …

Library of Virginia and William & Mary Libraries announce Children’s Literary Award

The Library of Virginia, in partnership with William & Mary Libraries, is accepting nominations for a new award honoring excellence in the field of children’s literature with a focus on Virginia.

Youngkin proposes millions in child care subsidies

To the delight of beleaguered day care operations and child advocates, Gov. Glenn A. Youngkin is calling for an investment of $484 million a year into child care— with most going to help parents cover the surging costs.

Nicole Jones appointed as Michael Jones’ interim replacement on City Council

Richmond School Board member Nicole Jones has received a big boost to her campaign for the 9th District City Council seat.

Virginia Repertory Theatre presents “Gospel Nativity” this weekend

Virginia Repertory Theatre will present “Gospel Nativity,” a special holiday show as a workshop at 7 p.m. Dec 16 and 17 in the Jessie Bogese Theatre at Virginia Rep Center for Arts and Education, 4202 Hermitage Road.

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues

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

Christmas at Creighton

Holiday cheer is coming to the Creighton Court public housing community on Saturday, Dec. 16, during Christmas at Creighton.