Council requests proposals for increased contract cleaner pay, reduced tax rate analysis
Richmond City Council has asked Mayor Danny Avula to add about $1.1 million for contracted janitorial workers to his budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year and to estimate how a lower real estate tax rate would affect 2028’s budget.
Ending our 34-year run
The Richmond Free Press will cease publication this week, a bittersweet conclusion to a landmark publication that has served the Richmond community for 34 years.
Moody Middle student Taran Shivkumar wins Henrico spelling bee
After two years of near misses, Moody Middle School eighth grader Taran Shivkumar captured the 2026 Henrico County Public Schools Divisionwide Spelling Bee at J.R. Tucker High School on Feb. 5.
City launches pilot program to cut energy costs at Whitcomb Court
Sometimes a little fix can go a long way.
VPM names Ed Brown as chief financial officer
VPM has named Ed Brown as its new chief financial officer, filling a key leadership role as the public media organization prepares for a transition to a new headquarters in downtown Richmond.
UofR, VSU students
University of Richmond students are again offering free tax preparation services to eligible residents this tax season, marking the university’s 15th consecutive year participating in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
Crutcher receives national award
Ronald A. Crutcher, president emeritus and a university professor at the University of Richmond, has received the American Association of Colleges and Universities President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Liberal Education.
House advances bill to count work while incarcerated toward court fees
A Virginia House bill that would allow work done while incarcerated to count toward court fines and costs is headed to the Senate with some bipartisan support.
Centenarian rejects McGuire’s Black History Month honor of her
Edith Younger Edmunds was at home in Halifax County, the same place she has lived for a century, when her daughter walked into the room on Friday with unexpected news.
VUU production marks centennial of National Negro History Week
Music and spoken word will frame a century of African American history when Virginia Union University presents a Black History Month musical production on its campus.
Reverend accepts House speaker’s challenge to debate immigration theology
Longtime activist and anti-poverty advocate the Rev. William Barber II is challenging House Speaker Mike Johnson to a theological debate over President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, responding to Johnson’s open-ended offer this week to debate “anybody any time they want …
RPS employees criticize proposed cuts, paused raises
Superintendent Jason Kamras supports Richmond teachers’ concerns but says budget constraints force tough choices, following Monday’s staff protest.
Chesterfield students, employees walk out over immigration enforcement
Defying administrators’ orders, Chesterfield students and employees walked out Friday to protest federal immigration enforcement.
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