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An Eventbrite announcement for the “I AM HERE” healing circle read: “May the many lives that our city has lost from this tragic shooting and …
Published on July 13, 2023
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After winning 2 court cases, Henrico tenant may face a third
‘I pay my rent like clockwork every month. I don’t know why they won’t let me alone.’
Donald J. Garrett is a rare figure among the sea of Richmond-area residents being hauled into court for eviction proceedings.
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Hearing Jan. 14 on Hanover NAACP suit to rename Confederate schools
The fate of a federal lawsuit brought by the Hanover County Branch NAACP in a bid to force the Hanover County School Board to rename two schools currently named for Confederate leaders could be decided on Jan. 14.
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Local groups announce back-to-school giveaways
Are you or someone you know struggling to buy school supplies for your children?
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General Assembly request holds up Boulevard development project
The General Assembly wants more information before allowing the state’s liquor agency to borrow $104 million to develop a new headquarters and warehouse in a new location.
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Mother Teresa lifted to sainthood
Mother Teresa, the tiny nun who devoted her life to the poor, was declared a saint by Pope Francis at the Vatican as he celebrated her “daring and courage” and described her as a role model for all people during his year of mercy.
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27,952 registered in 2 days
Voters flood state online registration system during deadline extension
Tens of thousands of Virginians registered to vote last week after a federal judge ordered the state to reopen the voter rolls for two extra days.
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Re-entry training program locked out of former school building
The shutdown has come for a Richmond-based program that linked people released from jails and prisons to training for construction jobs.
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Atwater ghost haunts midterm elections, by Marc H. Morial
“It is not new to see antisemitism or overt racism in politics. What is new is after years ... in which it was clear that to be credible in public life politicians had to reject prejudice, it’s now been normalized in ways that are really quite breathtaking.” — ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt
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Plans call for $5M James River Center on newly purchased conservation site
A $5 million center is being envisioned that would provide Richmond youths with hands-on learning experiences on the shores of the James River.
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VCU grad starts STEAM conference for girls
Dozens of middle school girls from across the Richmond area will troop into Virginia Commonwealth University’s daVinci Center for Innovation on Friday, July 21.
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Communities of color and the environment
The Trump administration has made it clear that it plans to limit environmental protections and reverse course on the stronger regulations achieved under President Obama out of concern for the bottom lines of corporate America. Mainstream media has covered President Trump’s decision to prioritize private profits over public health and the well-being of our environment.
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GRTC route cuts scheduled for Aug. 21
GRTC plans to eliminate two bus routes in Richmond and shrink service on a third city route later this summer to cut costs. The cuts come amid the transit company’s preparations for the start of construction of the $63 million Bus Rapid Transit service that is expected to be in operation within 16 months.
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Diversity takes the field with Washington Nationals
Like the cosmopolitan city they represent on the baseball diamond, the Washington Nationals are rich in diversity. The District of Columbia becomes truly international on game days at Nationals Park, with players linked to five foreign countries and three continents.
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Williams takes charge on UNC’s defense
Kenny Williams III is the Richmond area’s most recent link to arguably the nation’s premier college basketball program.
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Life as we know it has changed since the coronavirus pandemic. We took for granted the grand outdoor festivals, the events along the waterfront and …
Published on April 2, 2020
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Before and after coronavirus
Life as we know it has changed since the coronavirus pandemic. We took for granted …
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Front Porch Portraits: Life in the time of the coronavirus
As the stay-at-home order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 stretches into weeks, Richmond Free …
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Free COVID-19 testing, vaccines
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues. The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are providing walk-up testing throughout the area.
