Spanberger discusses policy, criminal justice and Black history in schools
It took time for the schedules of a woman running a statewide campaign and the editor of a short-staffed weekly newspaper to align, but they eventually did, making this long-planned interview possible.
RRHA board rejects Gilpin Court transfer again
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners voted 6-3 on Wednesday to reject a resolution that would have led to the transfer of ownership of the Gilpin Court neighborhood.
Creighton Court turns corner with ‘Creighton Renaissance’
Creighton Court residents opened the doors to a new chapter Tuesday as housing, city and state officials reintroduced the neighborhood as the Creighton Renaissance.
Ex-RPS official alleges smear campaign, seeks $6.35M in lawsuit
Maggie Clemmons, a former Richmond Public Schools chief talent officer, is suing the district’s leadership for $6.35 million, alleging defamation and due-process violations after employees publicly accused her of discrimination, harassment and other misconduct during a February School Board meeting.
Panel to encourage political candidacy
A panel discussion aimed at encouraging community members to run for political office will be held Sept. 23 at Eggspectation Restaurant in Stony Point Fashion Park.
Virginia Union University to host Huston-Tillotson president for convocation
Virginia Union University will welcome Melva K. Wallace, president and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas, as the speaker for its opening convocation on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. in the Allix B. James Chapel.
Early voting in Virginia begins Friday ahead of 2025 elections
Richmond voters can soon begin casting ballots early for the 2025 elections, including races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and members of the House of Delegates. Early voting allows residents to vote in person before Election Day and can …
City wins electric vehicle policy award
The City of Richmond received national recognition last month for its electric vehicle policies and jumped 21 spots in a national ranking of sustainable municipal fleets.
VSU professor awarded $1.1M grant to study glowing mushrooms
Virginia State University Associate Professor Xianfa Xie has received a $1,148,010 grant from the National Science Foundation to study bioluminescent fungi, or mushrooms that glow, according to a VSU press release.
Attorney general renews attacks on early release program
Sam Harris, who was incarcerated for 24 years in Virginia until last summer, wants “to be a face for second chances.”
Residents press RRHA on housing, displacement in Gilpin talks
Housing concerns and fears of displacement dominated a Saturday meeting between Gilpin Court residents and the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, where community members pressed officials on redevelopment plans for the neighborhood.
City pays $5.8M to man wrongfully convicted
The City of Richmond has authorized a $5.8 million payment to a man who spent decades in prison after being wrongfully convicted in 1976 for murder and sexual assault.
Never Forgotten
Climbing for the Fallen
Ex-All Saints manager pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $240K
A former business manager at All Saints Catholic School faces up to 20 years in prison for embezzling $239,820 over nearly three years.
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