State health officials still encourage COVID vaccines for pregnant women
Heading into the respiratory illness season, states and clinicians are working to encourage pregnant patients to get COVID-19 vaccinations, even though the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services no longer recommends that they should.
Candidates set for debate at NSU
In Virginia’s governor’s race, the candidates aren’t just preparing to debate — they’ve been debating whether to debate.
New study links historic redlining to youth violence hotspots
Richmond’s historic redlining practices continue to shape the city’s risk of youth violence, according to new research from Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia State University.
Family, friends mourn Harlem Globetrotter, Maggie Walker alum Clyde Austin, 67
For nearly two decades, Clyde “The Glide” Austin was a basketball superstar. A gifted player, his talents took him from the gymnasiums of Richmond Public Schools to touring with the Harlem Globetrotters.
Activists call on city to cut ties with ICE after wave of arrests
More than 100 people gathered outside Richmond City Hall on Monday afternoon, urging city and state leaders to sever any cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a recent surge of arrests in the region.
Chesterfield County redeveloping historic Colbrook Motel site into affordable housing
In 1946, a decade before the new Interstate 95 became the most heavily traveled north-south highway on the U.S. East Coast, a trio of African Americans — William E. Brooks, his wife, Audrey W. Brooks, and Dr. Cortlandt M. Colson — opened a motel along Route 1 in south Chester.
Danielle Spencer, who played Dee on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60
Danielle Spencer, who played the wisecracking and tattling little sister Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!!” has died.
Library of Virginia to honor Geter with Patron of Letters degree
The Library of Virginia will present its highest honor, the Patron of Letters degree, to acclaimed musician and composer Damien Geter during the 28th annual Virginia Literary Awards Celebration on Sept. 20.
City, shop owners weigh next steps for smoke shop regulation
Richmond officials and smoke shop owners are weighing the future of the city’s tobacco and hemp stores, following the recent approval of restrictions on new shops.
Henrico unveils plans for $16M trail highlighting Black Civil War history
Company I of the 36th Colored Regiment served during the Battle of Chaffin’s Farm and New Market Heights.
After turmoil and no-confidence votes, Sierra Club terminates Ben Jealous
Ben Jealous’ tenure at the Sierra Club has come to an end.
Statues of limitations
You may be aware that time is running out to share your opinion on what should be done with the statues of Confederate leaders that once stood on Monument Avenue and elsewhere in the city.
Fighting for justice and democracy with Jasmine Crockett
“When you have people that are this extreme, they will do anything and everything to maintain power. The only thing that will stop them is us.” — Rep. Jasmine Crockett
Time for Dems to get serious about their future
Gee, what’s happened to the “silly season” of U.S. politics?
Sketchy groups send confusing Social Security mailers to seniors
My mother-in-law is all the rage with charitable groups, particularly the ones that are opaque at best and deceptive at worst in their snail mail.
Thunder to host Spurs in Christmas Day debut as NBA champions
The Oklahoma City Thunder felt slighted last season when they were left off the NBA’s Christmas schedule.
New RPS youth baseball league set for spring 2026
Virginia State University’s baseball team will help kick off a new elementary school baseball league organized by Richmond Public Schools (RPS) and set to debut in spring 2026.
Federal power grab in D.C.
Black leaders alarmed, recall civil rights battles
President Donald Trump has taken control of the District of Columbia’s law enforcement and ordered National Guard troops to deploy onto the streets of the nation’s capital, arguing the extraordinary moves are necessary to curb an urgent public safety crisis.
Richmond expands community outreach with new staff, offices
As Richmond neighborhoods face ongoing challenges related to housing, health and public safety, the city is expanding its approach to community engagement through new leadership and specialized offices.
