Privacy and pressure in the new world of tipping, by Sarah Hanson
Have you ever hesitated at the register, uncomfortable as an employee watched you choose a tip? It’s not just you.
Second Baptist Church to feature David Esleck in Advent concert series
Second Baptist Church invites the community to Advent concert series featuring the works of David Esleck, a renowned composer celebrated for his contributions to jazz and classical music. The performances will showcase a mix of sacred and secular seasonal favorites in various styles including traditional big band, Dixieland, rock and R&B.
Renovations at John Marshall High School signal ongoing infrastructure needs
What was once a yard overrun with tall weeds and grass at John Marshall High School is now transformed with a new metal wall, clear glass windows and a courtyard for students to lunch and learn.
“The buck stops here”
Richmond registrar resigns after misconduct report
Richmond General Registrar Keith Balmer resigned Wednesday following a report that cited 25 instances of abuse, fraud and waste by leadership and employees in the Richmond Office of Elections.
T.D. Jakes speaks to church via video week after health emergency
Bishop T.D. Jakes returned briefly via video to address his Dallas megachurch a week after experiencing a still-undisclosed medical incident that led to surgery.
December leads as peak month for U.S. home fires
The holiday season’s decorations, festive meals, and traditions bring joy, but also heightened fire risks. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), December consistently sees a spike in home fires, with Christmas Day and Christmas Eve ranking as the second- and third-leading days for home cooking fires in 2022.
Harden joins Curry as the only NBA players to reach 3,000 3-pointers
James Harden has joined Golden State’s Stephen Curry as the only NBA players to reach 3,000 career 3-pointers.
Virginia War Memorial to Host 83rd Annual Pearl Harbor Day
Virginia War Memorial will host a solemn and reflective gathering to honor the lives lost during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The 83rd Commonwealth’s Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Memorial’s Shrine of Memory - 20th Century, located at 621 South Belvidere St.
Personality: Eric D. Morris
Spotlight on the Board of Directors Co-Chair of Side by Side
Over the past 40 years, societal changes have brought greater acceptance and expanded legal protections for the LGBTQ+ community. Despite these advancements, members of the community continue to encounter significant challenges and discrimination.
Leadership Metro Richmond seeks new president
Leadership Metro Richmond has launched a search for its next President and CEO, seeking a dynamic leader to advance its mission of fostering leadership and community connection in the greater Richmond region.
Annual Dominion Energy Christmas Parade returns
Richmond’s annual Dominion Energy Christmas Parade returns Dec. 7, celebrating its 41st year with the theme “Christmas Wishes.”
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, Nov. 30, COVID-19 accounted for .5% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, with overall respiratory illness low but trending up from previous data. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported within that period at time of publication. COVID-19 wastewater levels for Richmond and Henrico County were below detection as of the most recent sample collection week on Sunday, Nov. 17.
Ranking progress
Recently, Chesterfield County officials witnessed the swearing in of the county’s first African American police chief, Lt. Colonel Frank Carpenter. For longtime observers of the county’s politics, this news would’ve seemed like science fiction a few decades ago. But here we are.
Louis Gossett, Jr. championed justice beyond Hollywood, by Ben Jealous
It was my last year as national president of the NAACP, at the end of 2013 Image Awards. I was with my dear friend Louis Gossett, Jr., the actor and activist who won an Oscar for his role in the film “An Officer and a Gentleman.” Lou said to me, “You know, Ben, I’ve been in this racial justice movement my whole life, but you know, sometimes, brother, I feel like we’re fighting over who’s in first class. What we should be doing is looking out the window, because the plane has fallen like 20,000 feet in the last two minutes.”
UR’s Grant named finalist for Buck Buchanan Award
University of Richmond defensive end Jeremiah Grant has been named among the nation’s top defensive players as a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this season, the award is presented yearly to the national defensive player of the year in Division I FCS college football.
Virginia Union makes history, advances to NCAA quarterfinals
Virginia Union University’s record-setting football season continued with a decisive 44-12 victory over Lenoir-Rhyne University on Saturday in the NCAA Division II Playoffs second round.
River City Sportsplex expands with four new fields
The River City Sportsplex just got bigger and better. Last week, the complex unveiled four additional lighted turf fields, pushing its total to an impressive 16 fields.
MMA Legends host fight night in Richmond
UFC icons Anthony “Showtime” Pettis and Kamaru Usman are set to host “APFC 15: Virginia Fight Night III,” an evening of mixed martial arts at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Sunday, Dec. 8. Doors open at 2 p.m., with fights scheduled from 2:30 to 9 p.m., delivering non-stop action for fans of all ages.
“Up the Ridge” screening to highlight Red Onion prison issues
The Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality will host a public meeting on Saturday, Dec. 7, to examine issues at Red Onion State Prison, a supermax facility in Virginia. The event, titled “Crisis at Red Onion Supermax: How You Can Help!” will take place at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1720 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Richmond’s East End.
VUU Gospel Choir performs on BET’s ‘HBCU Honors’
Virginia Union University’s Gospel Choir performed with Grammy-winning artist Fantasia and hip-hop legend MC Lyte at the HBCU Honors, a celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The performance, led by VUU Gospel Choir Director Joel T. Lester, and airing on BET on Dec. 1, marked a milestone for the choir.
