Go 'Red4Ed:' Teachers lobby for education $
The State Capitol echoed with the chants “Fund Our Future!” and “Red4Ed!” as educators, students and their supporters gathered in the thousands Monday afternoon to press for increased state funding for teachers and public schools in Virginia.
Former Chesterfield NAACP president files defamation suit against branch treasurer
The former president of the Chesterfield Branch NAACP is seeking payback after being accused of embezzling branch funds last year in a case that ultimately was dismissed.
City Council approves Salvation Army headquarters move; honors former park superintendent
The Salvation Army will be able to move its headquarters and shelter from Downtown to 1900 Chamberlayne Ave., next to a Wells Fargo bank branch.
Supporters urge school name change to Marsh
A small, but vocal contingent asked the Richmond School Board to rename George Mason Elementary School after noted civil rights attorney Henry L. Marsh III during a public hearing Monday night.
RRHA extends eviction freeze until May 1
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s moratorium on public housing evictions will continue for another three months, through May 1, officials have announced.
RRHA's 2018-19 HUD plan included Creighton Court redevelopment
An empty construction trailer now sits on the grounds of the long-vacant Baker School building in Gilpin Court. The arrival of the trailer that is to serve as construction offices is the first signal that the pending redevelopment of the …
United Way offering free tax preparation services
Area residents with an annual household income below $56,000 can get free tax preparation help this season through the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
Work resumes on new boutique hotel in Downtown
Work to create a boutique hotel in a former eight-story office building at 501 E. Franklin St. has resumed.
Gun rights demonstration Downtown attracts thousands, fear
Richmond was on high alert Monday, as thousands of people — many with high- powered weapons — flooded Downtown to show their support for gun rights in Virginia as the General Assembly considers gun control measures.
Pamunkey Tribe launches plan for $350M casino resort in South Side
A Virginia Indian tribe that includes Richmond as part of the territory where tribal ancestors lived and hunted before the English invasion is planning to make a splashy return to this modern city in the form of a $350 million …
RPS $311.2M budget for 2020-21 unveiled
Superintendent Jason Kamras’ proposed $311.2 million general fund operating budget for the new fiscal year that will begin July 1 received mixed reviews at the Richmond School Board meeting on Monday night.
RRHA board takes major step to redevelop Creighton Court
New homes and apartments could begin to rise in Creighton Court within one to two years, if the financing can be arranged, according to the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
Monument Avenue group raises $107,000 for Carver Elementary
A new microphone system for the auditorium. Whiteboards and projectors in every classroom. Kidney-shaped desks in each room to allow teachers to work with small groups of children needing extra attention. Those are the kinds of items that soon will …
Details of new East End Boys and Girls Club expected next week
Plans to turn a former East End shopping center into a new Boys and Girls Club focused on teenagers are gaining steam. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond is expected next week to provide more details of its …
Richmond schools to be closed Jan. 27
Richmond Public Schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 27, because a large number of teachers will be attending the Virginia Education Association’s “Fund Our Future” rally at the State Capitol advocating for more state funding for public schools.
