Tyson-Paul fight draws record betting for a combat sports event
Jake Paul’s unanimous victory over former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson might have been disappointing from a competitive standpoint, but it drew record betting.
“Kemba” screening at VUU highlights clemency journey and justice reform
Kemba Smith Pradia’s journey from a college student to a symbol of clemency and justice reform began when she was just 19 at Hampton University.
Urban Academy debuts new collection at fashion show
Local preppy streetwear brand Urban Academy unveiled its fall collection Monday night during the “Varsity Club Fashion Show” at Brickwood Barbeque.
Morningside author examines 1979 Greensboro tragedy in library talk
Author Aran Shetterly and the Library of Virginia recently hosted a discussion on his book "Morningside," about the 1979 Greensboro massacre.
Will Democrats learn from the loss?, by Clarence Page
In the aftermath of Vice President Kamala Harris’ decisive electoral loss to Donald Trump, my mind kept going back to a memorable and widely repeated gaffe by a man who was not on the ballot.
Virginia lawmakers advance amendments on voting rights, marriage, reproductive freedoms
The House Privileges and Elections committee introduced three joint resolutions to amend the Virginia Constitution on Wednesday. These amendments addressed voting rights, marriage equality and reproductive rights.
Jones launches second bid for Virginia attorney general
Attorney and former state delegate Jerrauld C. “Jay” Jones is running again for state attorney general, announcing his decision Tuesday afternoon at events in Norfolk and Richmond.
Personality: Paul Townsend
Spotlight on board president of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond
Last week, Paul Townsend celebrated 31 years as an employee at Capital One. Reflecting on his time with the company, he knows his experience is unlike most in the corporate world today.
Frustration builds for Cowboys in a season going wrong
Cooper Rush bounced passes to open receivers while filling in for injured quarterback Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott fumbled into the end zone for one of Dallas’ five turnovers, and owner Jerry Jones is understandably frustrated in a season going oh so wrong.
RPS celebrates enrollment increase, credits outreach efforts
The Richmond Public Schools Dreams4RPS plans came true as they revealed slight enrollment increases for the 2024-2025 school year at Monday night’s School Board meeting.
City Council rejects tax cut proposal, approves relief program
Months of discussion over the Richmond real estate tax rate ended Tuesday evening when Richmond City Council voted 5 to 4 to reject a proposed tax rate reduction from $1.20 to $1.16.
Harris-Muhammed to lead virtual town hall on new RPS cell phone policy
Richmond Public Schools’ 6th District School Board member Shonda Harris-Muhammed, announced at Monday night’s School Board meeting that she will host a virtual town hall meeting on Nov. 20 with RPS Chief Wellness Officer Renesha Parks, in preparation for Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s cell phone ban policy.
Health Equity Fund awards over $1M to community partners
The work to support underserved communities in Richmond entered a new phase Thursday at the St. Luke Legacy Center, as city leaders and health officials announced over $1 million in funding for partner groups as part of the Richmond Health Equity Fund.
Pardon the turkeys
Later this month, President Biden will pardon two turkeys at the White House, a symbolic gesture of mercy. Yet, every year in the U.S., over 224 million turkeys endure a far grimmer fate. These gentle birds are raised in overcrowded sheds thick with toxic fumes, their beaks and toes clipped to prevent stress-related aggression.
Quincy Jones laid to rest at private funeral in Los Angeles
Music giant Quincy Jones was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Los Angeles, a week after his death at age 91. A larger, more public memorial also is being planned.
Ms. Pat’s comedy tour promises laughter, raw honesty
If you think you’ve heard it all, Ms. Pat is here to prove you wrong. Known for her fierce honesty and sharp-edged humor, the Emmy-nominated star of “The Ms. Pat Show,” brings her “Hot and Flashy” tour to Richmond’s Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center on Nov. 16. With a no-filter approach that slices through the everyday and the outrageous, Ms. Pat turns her life’s rawest moments into comedy gold, from a hard-knock start in Atlanta to standing ovations in Hollywood.
Finding calm after election chaos
If there’s any good to come out of this election, it’s that it’s finally over. After months of emails, phone calls and postcards from so-and-so who is running for this-or-that office, those intrusive communications have finally ceased.
Hanover County to host free Caregiver Expo
Hanover County will host its third annual Caregiver Expo on Thursday, Nov. 14, in recognition of National Family Caregivers Month. The free event to provide resources and support for caregivers of older adults will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Montpelier Recreation Center and Library, 15302 Clazemont Road.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, Nov. 9, COVID-19 accounted for .5% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, with overall respiratory illness trending up from previous data. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported within that timeframe at the time of publication. Data on COVID-19 wastewater showed levels below detection in Richmond and Henrico County as of the most recent sample collection week on Sunday, Nov. 3.
Papa Johns awards $15,000 to city organizations
Three local Richmond organizations have been awarded $15,000 in grants to support their efforts in youth leadership and entrepreneurship. The funding, provided by the Papa Johns Foundation for Building Community, will help advance programs that aim to strengthen the community.
