Southside ReLeaf receives $25,000 grant from Robins Foundation
Southside ReLeaf has received a $25,000 grant from the Robins Foundation to strengthen its work in creating green spaces and advancing environmental justice in South Richmond. The funding will help the organization expand its outreach, grow its staff, and enhance its ability to engage with the community.
CarMax Park job fair to connect employers with local job seekers
J&G Workforce Development, in collaboration with the City of Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building and Gilbane, hosts the CarMax Park Job and Resource Exhibition on Nov. 1. This event offers a chance to engage with the historic CarMax Park development, which will become the future home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels.
LGBTQ+ nonprofit hopes to drive support with new Va. license plate
Diversity Richmond, a local nonprofit that supports the Greater Richmond area’s LGBTQ+ community, released a preliminary design for its new “Celebrate Diversity” state license plate. Diversity Richmond hopes the license plate will increase visibility for the community, according to the Rev. Lacette Cross, who also is executive director of the organization.
No surprise
We’ve entered the part of the election cycle where new information about candidates leaks into newscasts and newspaper articles. In the political world, such revelations, which are seldom helpful to the candidates they’re about, are called “October surprises.” We’ve had a few here in Richmond, and you may have noticed them.
Is Donald Trump a fascist? Close enough, by Clarence Page
Donald Trump and MAGA loyalists may scoff at the charge that he’s a fascist, but let’s face it, he at least offers a remarkably good imitation.
Intensive care
We applaud Virginia Union University for their recent commitment to preserve and repurpose the former Richmond Community Hospital, located on their campus. At the school, we see a leadership that is willing to change course and make the right decision – when they’re boxed into a corner with few other options.
Marsh calls for leadership committed to justice, progress
It was my honor to serve the people of Richmond for 48 years as an elected official on City Council (1966-1991) and in the state Senate (1992-2014). This included my service as Richmond’s first Black mayor from 1977 to 1982.
VUU’s Jada Byers sets multiple records in 56-28 win over Bowie State
Virginia Union University’s Jada Byers had a record-setting day as VUU defeated Bowie State 56-28 on Saturday, Oct. 26, in Bowie, Md.
Virginia State sweeps Lincoln, edges Shaw to break Bears’ streak
Virginia State University’s Volleyball Team clinched a 3-0 sweep over Lincoln University (Pa.) and followed up with a 3-2 victory over Shaw University on Sunday, Oct. 27, at the VSU Multi-Purpose Center, handing the Bears their first regular season conference loss since 2022.
Nominations open for 4th Annual RVA Sports Awards
Nominations are open for the fourth annual RVA Sports Awards — an event that celebrates Richmond’s top athletes and sports leaders. The online nomination portal is up and running, and it’s open until Dec. 1.
Virginia Holocaust Museum unveils interactive exhibit
The Virginia Holocaust Museum recently announced the opening of “Dimensions in Testimony,” a permanent exhibition featuring interactive Holocaust survivor biographies developed by the USC Shoah Foundation.
Batiste, Jaouad help VCU Massey celebrate 50 years of care
VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center celebrated its 50th anniversary last Thursday night, raising $6 million and announcing a new endowment to help minority cancer patients access treatment.
Veterans Day Ceremony set for Nov. 11 at Virginia War Memorial
The 68th Annual Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. The public, veterans and their families are invited to attend the ceremony.
Flying Squirrels announce home game times for 2025
As the baseball world turns its attention to the World Series, the Richmond Flying Squirrels are already looking ahead to their 2025 season, announcing game times for their home contests on Wednesday.
North Carolina Central University tops poll; top four remain unchanged in Week 9
In the latest HBCU FCS Coaches Poll, North Carolina Central University maintains its position at the top, with the top four teams remaining unchanged from last week. The poll, administered by Boxtorow, a nationally syndicated sports talk show now in its 16th year, is voted on by coaches from the HBCU Football Championship Subdivision.
Baldwin symposium returns to Virginia State with Nikki Giovanni
Virginia State University is set to welcome an extraordinary lineup of scholars, artists, and literary giants for the Second Triennial James Arthur Baldwin International Symposium, headlined by the legendary poet Nikki Giovanni as artist-in-residence.
Think you might have been mistakenly purged from Va.’s voter rolls?
Here’s what to do.
Though state law allows people who didn’t indicate citizenship status when filling out forms at the Department of Motor Vehicles to be removed from voter rolls, two lawsuits have alleged that Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration is violating federal law by continuing removals within 90 days of Election Day.
Richmond schools post dramatic graduation gains
Richmond Public Schools revealed a significant increase in graduation rates from the 2023-2024 academic year at Monday evening’s School Board meeting.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, Oct. 19, COVID-19 accounted for .6% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, with trends stable from previous data. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported within that timeframe at time of publication. Data on COVID-19 wastewater showed levels below detection in Richmond and Henrico County starting Sunday, Oct. 6.
Meet the candidates for mayor, City Council, School Board
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
The Richmond Free Press asked candidates about the top issues facing the city and their respective districts, and their plans to address those issues.
