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Richmond-area seniors and Hanover residents offered help to stay warm

As fall temperatures dip, seniors and low-income residents across the Richmond area are being offered ways to stay warm this winter, from free weatherization kits to financial assistance for heating bills.

Goochland students bring global cuisine to Friday night football

Friday night football at Goochland High School now comes with a side of cultural education, thanks to two students who turned a Spanish class assignment into a thriving food business.

Hanover author uncovers overlooked stories of Black history in ‘Roses in December’

Jody Lynn Allen has always been fascinated by the striking gaps in history, and she was especially charmed by the stories she’s heard in her hometown Ashland — hidden histories that lingered just below the surface of Hanover County.

Judge issues injunction against Miyares in probe of pro-Palestinian nonprofit

A U.S. district court judge has blocked enforcement of punitive measures against a pro-Palestinian nonprofit under investigation by Attorney General Jason Miyares.

City Council rejects real estate tax rate cut

Richmond’s $1.20 real estate tax rate will stay the same for another year after Richmond City Council voted 5-3-1 on Tuesday against a proposed four-cent reduction in the rate.

RPS recommends Armstrong name remain

Following arguments that supported or opposed renaming Armstrong High School, RPS conducted a districtwide survey in September asking specific groups where they stood on the matter.

Avula, city officials launch plan to guide Richmond’s future

Thriving neighborhoods, a growing economy and a more accountable city government are among the goals outlined in Mayor Danny Avula’s new Mayoral Action Plan, or MAP, aimed at delivering measurable improvements across Richmond.

First training class graduates from workforce development program

Richmond residents graduated Friday from a community-based workforce development program created through a partnership between the City of Richmond, the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) and Kirila Construction Services (KCS).

Early voting

Richmond voters are 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 help reduce …

Hanover seeks high schoolers to serve as Election Day pages

The Hanover County Elections Office is seeking high school students to serve as Election Day pages on Nov. 4.

ChildSavers launches perinatal mental health program in Richmond

ChildSavers is offering virtual and in-person therapy for pregnant and postpartum individuals through a new pilot program, It Takes a Village, in partnership with the Virginia Health Care Foundation.

Spanberger, Earle-Sears outline workforce plans at education conference

As Virginia seeks to strengthen communities statewide and support economic growth, gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears presented their cases at the Virginia Education & Workforce Conference in Richmond on Tuesday as to why they should be elected to …

Norfolk State to host only Virginia gubernatorial debate Thursday

Norfolk State University will host the only face-to-face debate between the Republican and Democratic candidates for Virginia governor on Oct. 9.

Questionable gifts cloud Earle-Sears’ governor bid

Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle- Sears built her political brand on transparency and accountability.

Tavares Floyd indicted on felony election fraud charges

Tavares Floyd, whose 2024 campaign for Richmond City Council drew scrutiny after the accuracy of his campaign finance filings was questioned, was indicted Monday on four counts of felony election fraud.