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Multiple Richmond protests highlight unity, activism on Presidents Day

Richmond was alive with activism Presidents Day as hundreds gathered across the city to protest the policies of the Trump administration and local political leaders. From rallies in Capitol Square to marches through the streets, the day highlighted a shared …

Flurry of fluff

The city saw a sudden winter chill this week, as light snow covered the streets, bringing a pause to the usual rush hour bustle. With office buildings and schools closing, city parks became gathering spots for children and parents hoping …

NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black Americans

The NAACP wants Black Americans to steer their buying power toward companies that haven’t pulled back from diversity, equity and inclusion programs under conservative pressure, and the nation’s oldest civil rights organization is listing which brands have stood by — …

Report on Richmond water crisis highlights staffing, procedure gaps

An independent report identified the cause of a January outage at the City of Richmond’s water treatment plant that left residents without running water for days, and found ongoing issues in need of solutions.

Confederate marker near DPU substation under new scrutiny

The future of a Confederate marker near a City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities substation on Wise Street is uncertain under Mayor Danny Avula’s administration. The marker, placed by the United Daughters of the Confederacy in 1939.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Mid-Atlantic Region to host Richmond conference

More than 4,500 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will gather in Richmond for the organization’s 72nd Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, set for March 6 through 9 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Richmond cancer survivor featured in national campaign

As Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month approaches in March, Richmond resident CiNease Freeman is taking her story to a national stage.

Joy-Hogg leads Richmond’s operations as interim CAO

Sabrina Joy-Hogg was sworn in as Richmond’s interim chief administrative officer during a ceremony in the basement of the Main Branch of the Richmond Public Library last month.

LeVere Bolling becomes first Va. lawmaker to vote remotely after giving birth

Delegate Destiny LeVere Bolling, D–Henrico, became the first woman in Virginia allowed by political leaders to vote remotely after she delivered her child last week, casting her votes miles from a statehouse historically governed by men.

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues

For the week ending Saturday, Feb. 15, COVID-19 accounted for 1.3% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, with overall respiratory illness rates trending down but still high compared to previous data. No COVID-19-related deaths were reported during this period …

McClellan celebrates Women’s History Month with awards program

U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, 4th District, recently launched her second annual Women of Excellence Awards program to celebrate Women’s History Month and honor the outstanding contributions of women in Virginia’s 4th District.

Youngkin, legislators battle on court, raise over $100K for cancer research

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, lobbyists and representatives from the House and Senate competed Monday evening on the basketball court to raise money for cancer research.

Construction firm selected for Shockoe Institute project

Against the backdrop of Richmond’s historic Main Street Station, plans for the Shockoe Institute are moving forward. The city has selected Team Henry Enterprises to lead construction of the more than 12,000-square-foot educational facility in Shockoe Bottom, a site central …

“Be the Match”

Zion Ortiz was a week old when he was diagnosed with hemoglobin SS, a form of sickle cell disease. Eight months later, he suffered a stroke, leading to complications such as a diagnosis of a rare disease callaed moyamoya, two …

RPS chief talent officer on leave amid workplace complaints

Richmond Public Schools Chief Talent Officer Maggie Clemmons was placed on administrative leave recently after complaints were received from Talent Department’s employees for discrimination and creating a hostile work environment.

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