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Spring brings a mild warmup to the area

Richmond is starting to heat up, as spring finally brings warmer temperatures to the Metro Area. The week started with temperature highs in the 80s, with estimated peaks of 90 degrees on Monday and Thursday.

Granite Community Foundation unearths lost community legacy in South Side

Bridget Blake and Katrina Clarke are on a mission to preserve their family history and honor their ancestors buried in Green Cemetery located in the Granite community near what is now Stratford Hills in Richmond’s South Side.

Chesterfield recognizes 2024 Community Champions

Six different individuals and groups were recognized recently by the Board of Supervisors as recipients of 2024 Chesterfield Community Champions awards.

Incarcerated pregnant women fighting addiction need specific resources

Karlee Clements was six months pregnant, “full on into addiction” and begging to go to jail because she was afraid she would kill her child.

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues

For the week of April 20, the city of Richmond and the counties of Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover saw 35 confirmed hospital admissions of patients with COVID-19. Four deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported statewide during the same timeframe.

Group to meet to preserve city’s first black hospital

A growing group of community members is trying to save the shuttered historic Richmond Community Hospital, Richmond’s first Black hospital.

Labor union says it’s filing FOIA suit over secretive Petersburg casino process Unite Here says public notice for April 24 meeting was inadequate

A hospitality workers union trying to ensure Petersburg picks a labor-friendly developer for its planned casino says it will sue the city over alleged transparency violations after the City Council appeared to make major decisions on the casino project behind ...

Richmond’s evolving restaurant scene sprawls out to the suburbs

The owner of Tarrant’s Cafe in Downtown Richmond is a 20-year veteran of the city’s food scene. She started out waiting tables – now she owns four Richmond area restaurants and is the CEO of RVA Hospitality.

Mayor Stoney drops Va. governor bid, will run for lieutenant governor

Mayor Levar Stoney announced Tuesday he is dropping his bid for Virginia governor in 2025, avoiding a nomination contest with U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, and will run for lieutenant governor instead.

Setting the stage

Virginia State University not only will host October’s presidential debate, but also will serve as a polling location during the general election.

City Council postpones budget adoption

Despite calls to increase funding for Richmond Public Schools and address capital improvement issues, Richmond City Council delayed adopting its proposed $2.9 billion 2025 budget until May 6.

School Board reviews conduct proposal for members

At its April 22 meeting, the RPS School Board discussed policy changes to School Board procedures and board member conduct.

2 RPS high schools celebrate top honors

Two Richmond Public Schools high schools, Open High School and Richmond Community High School, recently garnered significant recognition. U.S. News & World Report has acknowledged them as standout institutions among Virginia’s educational community.

Summer Academy offers students lessons in leadership, public service

Richmond high school and college students can gain political skills and knowledge during the upcoming Summer Academy for Policy Leadership and Public Service. The academy runs from Sunday, June 23, to Saturday, July 6, and is organized by Policy Pathways ...

Delegate McQuinn to host annual Community Resource Day

Delegate Delores McQuinn of the 81st District will host her free annual Community Resource Day event on Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Bridge Baptist Church, 5807 Nine Mile Road.

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