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Free community testing for COVID-19 continues

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

UR names new museum director

Issa Lampe is the new executive director of University of Richmond Museums effective June 1.

Decision day looms for employees’ union choices

Once stalled, unionizing of City Hall employees has begun to move forward after Labor Relations Administrator Keith D. Greenberg ruled that crew leaders with the title of supervisor cannot be part of employee bargaining units, the Free Press has learned.

Master gardeners to celebrate pollinators at June events

The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension and Henrico County Master Gardeners will offer activities and events throughout June to celebrate pollinators and promote the vital role they play in healthy ecosystems.

New state funding for RPS school construction

Millions of dollars are heading to Richmond Public Schools to support school construction projects, including the rebuild of burned-out Fox Elementary School in The Fan, and the development of a new career and technical education high school in South Side, …

James River Center to offer leading-edge science learning for local youths

Richmond’s riverfront is gaining a new center whose purpose will be to introduce thousands of area schoolchildren to the James River each year.

Black Therapy Expo and mental health

As a teenager, Brittany Rush struggled significantly with her mental health. Her family did their best with their knowledge of the disease, but didn’t always talk openly together or understand how to obtain resources for Ms. Rush.

Orchestra, museum present sounds of black composers

The Richmond Symphony’s Big Tent concert series comes to Abner Clay Park for the first time on May 27 at 7 p.m. The free event in the recently renovated park features the music of noted black composers such as, Florence …

New basketball program debuts next month

A new weekend basketball program for Richmonders ages 15 to 20 will roll out in June as part of Richmond’s summer offerings.

Erasing redlining

Nearly 100 years since redlining left Richmond’s communities of color marginalized, Coming Together Virginia will host a discussion about how such discriminatory practices caused long-term environmental effects for Richmonders and others.

City dispatcher honored

Ashley Marlow has been honored for helping a 911 caller cope with an armed man on her front porch in Richmond.

Wilder urges firing of state diversity official, VCU president

On Tuesday, former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder called on Gov. Glenn A. Youngkin to replace Chief Diversity Officer Martin D. Brown over remarks declaring the state’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion “dead.”

Green light shines on Diamond District

The huge plan to redevelop 67 acres of publicly owned land around The Diamond baseball stadium has a green light — despite questions about the soundness of its financial structure.

Free Press wins 18 awards in annual VPA contest

The Richmond Free Press continues its 30-year tradition of award-winning excellence.

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues

The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following locations: • Thursday, May 11, 1 to 5 p.m. - Henrico Arms Apartments, 1664 Henrico Arms Place. • Friday, May 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - …