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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
River Road Church welcomes Amanda Tyler for discussion on religious liberty
Amanda Tyler, executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC), will present “How to End Christian Nationalism” on Sunday, Nov. 24, as part of River Road Church’s Distinguished Lecture Series. The event, scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 8000 River Road, will address the rising tide of Christian nationalism and offer an essential guide for Christians seeking ways to counter this ideology.
Lewis Ginter showcases Indian traditions
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden hosted a celebration of Diwali on Saturday, Oct. 26, drawing visitors to experience India’s festival of lights.
Proc Foundation’s Beautillion celebrates youth achievement
The Professionals Reaching Out to the Community Foundation (PROC) will host its 28th Annual Beautillion on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The event, themed “Young Men Built for Success … The Legacy Lives On,” will present four young men who have completed the foundation’s program.
Grant earns CAA Defensive Player of the Week honors
University of Richmond redshirt senior defensive end Jeremiah Grant was named the Coastal Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Week after playing a pivotal role in Richmond’s 35-24 win over Towson on Nov. 2.
Virginia Union ties record with 91-0 victory over Bluefield State
Virginia Union University’s football team made history Saturday, Nov. 2, tying a 108-year-old record by defeating Bluefield State University 91-0 at Hovey Stadium. This impressive victory not only matched the largest margin of victory in school history but also equaled the 1916 team’s 91-0 win over Saint Paul’s College.
Keep fighting
The presidential election results left many of us shell-shocked. The polling didn’t predict this. Most of the pundits didn’t see it coming either. But here we are. Instead of building on the achievements and success of the Biden administration, we may be looking at a prolonged struggle to hold on to the rights and freedoms that we’ve been entitled to as Americans for years. We don’t want to go back, but now it appears that someone is about to take us for a ride. This won’t be the first time that a president has tried to reroute the pace of progress.
