Librarian of Virginia announces retirement plans
The Library of Virginia Board will embark on a national search for the 10th librarian of Virginia after Sandra Gioia Treadway announced her intent to retire by the end of the calendar year. Dr. Treadway has spent 45 years with …
Average White Band headlines this year’s 2nd Street Festival
The 2nd Street Festival will marks its 35th anniversary when it returns Oct. 7-8 to historic Jackson Ward.
The air up there
A GRTC bus makes a splash at the intersections of Broad Street and CommonwealthAvenue after a torrential downpour in Richmond and surrounding areas on July 8. Such rainfall, causing flash flood warnings, is caused by warm air masses that can …
Bright Minds RVA to enlighten teens with chess
The Bright Minds RVA Chess Classes and Tournament for Richmond area teens will take place Aug. 7 through 17 at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, 122 W. Leigh St.
Free workshop for clearing records
The Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorneys office, Nolef Turns, Justice Forward Virginia and the Richmond Public Law Library will present a free informational workshop on expungement from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 15, at the Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin …
Erica Abrams Locklear, Kidada Williams lead Library of Virginia author talks
The Library of Virginia’s Carole Weinstein Author Series continues this summer with free talks from experts on regional culture and history.
Virginia colleges pivot post-affirmative action decision
Colleges and universities in Virginia are adjusting in the wake of a supreme Court decision last week that ended affirmative action in higher education.
RRHA approves developer’s plans for Jackson Ward hotel
Michael A. “Mike” Hopkins is on track to achieve his 20-year-old dream of developing a hotel in Richmond.
City residents’ delinquent taxes pile up
Thousands of Richmond residents are ignoring City Hall tax bills on cars, trucks, boats, trailer homes, recreational vehicles and other such personal property.
Richmond casino gets boost
Richmond advocates for a casino gained a boost when talks between house and senate negotiators over an amended state budget collapsed last week, although public school and mental health advocates were left disappointed.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.
General Assembly likely to have record number of Black members
Now that primary results are in, the battle for control of the legislature begins in earnest ahead of the Nov. 7 general election.
RHHD offers immunizations, physicals
Families in Richmond and Henrico County are encouraged to take advantage of free school-required immunizations and physicals throughout the summer, courtesy of the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts.
Girls For A Change launches ambassador program at Meadowbrook High School
Girls For A Change will launch its Girl Ambassador Program, a four-year, tiered approach to workforce development, at Meadowbrook High School.
JWC Foundation announces academy for Black entrepreneurs
The JWC Foundation, home of the Jackson Ward Collective and BLCK Street Conference, will launch its 3rd Cohort for the Community Business Academy, a 12-week course featuring hands-on training to teach business fundamentals.