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Double your pleasure at VSU-VUU Classic
Let Freedom ring. Doors open at 2 p.m. Saturday for the annual Freedom Classic Festival that combines basketball with numerous community and cultural activities.
Baltimore bridge collapse
Port closure sends companies scrambling to reroute cargo
The stunning collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is diverting shipping and trucking around one of the busiest ports on America’s East Coast, creating delays and raising costs in the latest disruption to global supply chains.
Crump impresses in loss to UConn
Miya Crump earned her big March Madness moment even in defeat for Jackson State’s women’s basketball team.
Asian Festival returns to Convention Center
Event celebrates Asian culture
The Greater Richmond Convention Center hosts the 26th Annual Asian American Celebration on May 4, showcasing the cultural richness and diversity of over 15 Asian communities in Central Virginia.
The Supreme Court says it is adopting a code of ethics, but it has no means of enforcement
The Supreme Court on Monday adopted its first code of ethics, in the face of sustained criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors to some justices, but the code lacks a means of enforcement.
Remembering a year of turmoil — 1968, by David W. Marshall
The year of 1968 remains one of the most historic turning points in history. This single year was marked by historic achievements, assassinations and protests over a much-hated war.
Commence the protest
Grads walk out on Youngkin at VCU
College commencements across Richmond began in dramatic fashion over the weekend, as graduates drew attention to problems with their schools, their leaders and their treatment of students.
Richmonders tend to procrastinate when filing taxes, study shows
With Tax Day less than a month away, Richmonders are likely to be among residents in more than 100 cities throughout the country who wait until the last minute to file their taxes.
‘Human suffering involved,’ says business owner
City Council passes steps to address meals tax concerns and homelessness
Among the ordinances unanimously passed by Richmond City Council on Monday was one that would change how the Finance Department collects and applies meals tax payments.
Rispress takes recruiting prowess to Colorado
Devin Rispress helped Florida A&M’s football team win a national championship. Now he hopes to do the same for the University of Colorado.
VUU, VSU stars heading to New Orleans
The football season isn’t quite over for Virginia State and Virginia Union universities.
Richmond Folk Festival announces first artists
The Richmond Folk Festival returns to Brown’s Island September 27-29, celebrating its 20th anniversary. The initial lineup of artists for the 2024 Richmond Folk Festival includes go-go band Trouble Funk, jazz artist Lonnie Holley, bluegrass group Junior Sisk Band, among many others.
Problematic political rhetoric, by Clarence Page
As someone who has appreciated the power of protest and activism on achieving progress in the U.S. and the world, it’s hard for me to watch the current high emotions over the Middle East devolve into arguments about the meanings of slogans.
UR women to play in ‘Big Dance’
Grace Townsend and the rest of the University of Richmond (UR) women’s basketball team are packing their dancing shoes for what lies ahead.
No comment unless we know what you’re talking about
Resolution changes how residents address City Council
Council members unanimously passed a resolution Monday night that will mean changes to its meeting rules and procedures — including some related to public comment.
Personality: Viola Baskerville
Spotlight on co-founder of Save Richmond Community Hospital Work Group
In just over a month, Viola Baskerville has become front and center in an important aspect of Richmond’s Black history.
Consequences of childhood trauma, by David W. Marshall
While the first week of October represents Morgan State University’s week of homecoming events, many of those activities were either postponed or canceled, along with the cancellation of classes. Five people, ages 18 to 22, including four students, suffered non-life- threatening injuries after gunfire erupted on Morgan State’s campus.
VUU has 7 wins and counting
Virginia Union University loves playing at home at friendly Hovey Field. But road trips aren’t bad, either.
VUU updates plan for historic Richmond Community Hospital
New plans appear to be underway for the former Richmond Community Hospital, following weeks of questions and changes over recent decisions surrounding the site and its place in the city. The hospital is owned by Virginia Union University.
Unprecedented money flowing in Va. legislative races; latest reports show Dems with edge
Virginia legislative candidates raised $46 million over about four weeks in the month of October, according to newly filed finance disclosures, with Democrats collectively reporting a fundraising edge as this campaign season nears its end.
