Four teachers but no students
Four Richmond Public Schools teachers have been assigned to teach in empty classrooms at the Richmond Technical Center, the school system has confirmed.
Council changes housing zoning policies
Richmond is taking a swing at boosting the supply of housing in hopes of stabilizing the soaring costs that are making it hugely expensive to rent or own.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following locations:
City’s switch to VRS approved
Richmond city employees could soon have the option of becoming members of the Virginia Retirement System.
Civil rights, labor unions back casino campaign
The current campaign to win Richmond voter support for $562 million casino, resort and entertainment complex has secured support from civil rights groups and a big thumbs up from the labor unions that will build it.
HumanKind’s direct cash funds may soon dry up
Concern is growing over the dwindling money in a family crisis fund that Richmond created to provide direct cash payments.
People’s tribunal on state prisons scheduled for Oct. 7
Hundreds are expected to attend an Oct. 7 discussion about how Virginia treats incarcerated and detained men and women.
Council: Sheltering the unsheltered during Ophelia did not work well
Richmond is rated by the National Weather Service as a storm-ready community. But when Tropical Storm Ophelia was about to hit, the city’s emergency shelter seemed less than prepared to provide a refuge for people like Robert Harrison, 23, and Ron Thomas, 38, who are homeless.
Downpour fails to dampen Trojans’ 33-0 victory over Livingstone
Williams plus Williams has added up to four victories and zero defeats for Virginia State University football. Romelo and Jimmyll Williams aren’t siblings but do share a common talent – getting the Trojans into the end zone.
Richard Samuel “Major” Reynolds III, corporate leader, civil rights advocate and philanthropist, dies
Richard Samuel “Major” Reynolds III lived his life by an axiom of British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill, who said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Mr. Reynold died Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at age 89.
Personality: Darius A. Johnson
Spotlight on Medical College of Virginia Foundation board chair
Darius A. Johnson says the heart of who he is as a person can be traced to his parents, Jerome J. Johnson and Roslyn A. Johnson, and his sister, Leslie N. Johnson.
Quincy Jones receives State Department’s first Peace Through Music Award
Quincy Jones, who once embarked on an international diplomatic tour with jazz great Dizzy Gillespie, will receive the U.S. Department of State’s inaugural Peace Through Music Award. A ceremony honoring the 28-time Grammy winning producer, musician and arranger will be held Wednesday night and as part of the launch of the State Department’s new Global Music
NCAA rules against VCU’s Joe Bamisile
The VCU basketball team will likely be missing a key ingredient this upcoming season. Joe Bamisile’s waiver for eligibility has been rejected by the NCAA. That means he will not be permitted to suit up for the 2023-24 season.
Soccer takes off at VSU
Virginia State University women’s soccer is kicking off a new era in Ettrick ... and even has an early victory and a tie to its credit.
Trojans’ transfer sparks hot start
Romelo Williams is starting to pile up statistics while Virginia State University is piling up victories.
Huguenot High School gymnasium honors Bo Jones Sr.
From now on, every time a basketball fan enters the Huguenot High School gym, they will be reminded of one of the Falcons’ most successful and beloved coaches.
Finding a safe space
Virginia State University will host a free discussion focused on African-American men and mental health as part of several HBCU Across America forums participating in Real Talk Drives Real Change events.
Richmond International Film Festival returns
Filmmaking and musical guests from around the world will be in Richmond for the 12th Annual Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF). The six-day festival will kick off on Tuesday, Sept. 26, with film premieres, live music performances, panel discussions and more.
VCU forum addresses HBCUs
“HBCUs and the Absence of Support” will address the funding gap for Historically Black Colleges and Universities during the 2023 Wilder Symposium Sept. 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University.
