Grimm to receive $5.8M after wrongful conviction
The Richmond City Council on Monday introduced an ordinance to pay $5.8 million to Marvin Grimm, a man wrongfully convicted of murder and sexual assault.
VSU faculty member Latorial Faison nominated for Pulitzer Prize
“Nursery Rhymes in Black,” the latest poetry collection by Virginia State University alumna and faculty member Latorial Faison, is in the running for a Pulitzer Prize in Poetry.
Brown’s Island upgrades will sideline Friday Cheers next year
Richmond’s longest-running summer concert series, Friday Cheers, will take a hiatus in 2026 as construction begins on the Brown’s Island Improvement Project, Venture Richmond announced.
Target practice
When the National Newspaper Association announced a boycott of national retailer Target after the company ended its DEI programs in January, some people wondered if it would work — and if finding another place to shop was worth the effort for African Americans.
New remittance tax adds burden for poor families abroad by David W. Marshall
For those of us who are not living in poverty, we may not fully understand the plight suffered by those who are poor.
Social housing could counter Wall Street greed by Garrett Brand
There are few things more important than our homes. Alongside providing our shelter, homes are where we make memories with friends and family — where bonds are formed and strengthened.
Standing ovation for Venus Williams as she faces defeat in New York
That Venus Williams lost her first Grand Slam match in two years — and what she says will be her last match of 2025 — didn’t really matter Monday night
Lady Wolves stay undefeated with 71-56 victory over Roadrunners
The Maryland Lady Wolves remained unbeaten with a 71- 56 victory over the Richmond Roadrunners on Friday night at the Henrico Sports & Event Center, holding off a second-half rally to stay atop the WABA standings.
Flying Squirrels will say goodbye to The Diamond with farewell series
After 40 years, The Diamond will host its final games as Richmond’s baseball home next month. The Flying Squirrels recently announced “Diamonds Aren’t Forever: The Farewell Series,” a six-game sendoff against the Hartford Yard Goats from Sept. 9-14.
Trojans turn back the clock to honor three championship teams
Virginia State University will roll out the red carpet for three of its storied football teams during the 2025 Homecoming celebration.
Personality: Derrick Johnson
Spotlight on the board chair for the Amandla Fund for Economic & Racial Justice
VMFA to feature Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys collection
The voices of Black artists take center stage this season at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, where the collection of Kasseem Dean, known as Swizz Beatz, and Alicia Keys, comes to life in “Giants.”
AfroFest brings music, dance and cuisine to Pine Camp
AfroFest RVA returns for its sixth annual celebration of African culture on Saturday, Sept. 6, from noon to 7 p.m. at Pine Camp Cultural Arts & Community Center.
Highland Springs legend George Lancaster remembered as coach and mentor
For more than four decades, George Lancaster molded generations of student-athletes and left an enduring mark on Virginia high school basketball.
Basketball shoe with Bible verse from NBA’s Jonathan Isaac lands at Museum
Jonathan Isaac, a 6-foot-10 forward and 2017 first-round pick of the Orlando Magic, gained new recognition last week when his sneaker — the first product of his Christian apparel brand, Unitus — was unveiled at the Museum of the Bible in Washington.
City breaks ground on $140M arts-focused high school
A new era for arts education in Richmond is taking shape along Midlothian Turnpike. Construction is underway on the $140 million Richmond High School for the Arts, a facility designed to serve about 1,800 students.
Cleo Powell elected first Black woman chief justice of Virginia Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Virginia has elected Justice Cleo E. Powell as its next chief justice, making her the first African American woman to hold the post in the court’s history.
From soccer fields to the speedway
At an event hosted by the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation with sponsor Gainbridge, participants rotated through skill stations for passing, dribbling, shooting and scrimmaging.
Labor Day holiday closings
In observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1, Richmond, Henrico County and Chesterfield County government offices will be closed, along with state and federal offices.
Patrick Herrel joins RPS to tackle facilities and operations
Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras has filled one of his most important vacancies, hiring Patrick Herrel as the district’s new chief operating officer.
