City Council accuses RRHA of overstepping in Gilpin deal
The Richmond City Council is questioning if the Richmond Redevelopment Housing Authority (RRHA) followed the law in its plans to redevelop the city’s oldest public housing neighborhood. Council members unanimously passed a resolution this week alleging the group broke state law when RRHA CEO Steven Nesmith signed a redevelopment agreement for Gilpin Court.
Personality: Lexi Cleveland
Spotlight on the Junior Board president of Historic Richmond
Growing up in Richmond felt magical for Lexi Cleveland, surrounded by a tight-knit extended family and the city’s deep historical roots. She remembers a childhood shaped by the presence of her great-grandmother and all of her grandparents, who shared stories from their lives and the past.
Lawyers say Florida officer pointed gun at Black student before violent arrest
A Florida police officer had his gun aimed at a Black college student shortly before the driver was pulled from his car and beaten in a recorded encounter that recently sparked widespread outrage, civil rights lawyers said Tuesday.
McClellan challenges Gov. on immigrant arrest claims
U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, is pushing back against Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s recent claims that all 2,500 immigrants detained in statewide operations since March were violent offenders, saying Monday she doesn’t believe it — and won’t — until the administration provides proof.
City cracks down on new smoke shops, mandates residency for top staff
The Richmond City Council voted Monday to require top city officials to live within city limits and to impose new zoning restrictions on tobacco and vape shops, approving both measures unanimously during its latest meeting.
Community events honor Muslim American culture and history
Richmond residents will have two opportunities to celebrate Muslim American Heritage Month on Saturday, July 26 with events highlighting the culture, history and contributions of Muslim Americans.
Science Museum to host adults-only ‘Dino Night’
The Science Museum of Virginia is inviting adults to step back in time — about 65 million years — during its upcoming after-hours event, “Science on Tap: Dino Night,” on Thursday, July 24.
Concert series brings jazz to bars, museums and theaters
Jazz will spill into bars, museums and cultural spaces across downtown Richmond next week as the city kicks off a five-day series of free performances ahead of the Richmond Jazz and Music Festival.
Burning Sands foundation to host 12th annual golf tournament
The Burning Sands Alumni Football Foundation will host its 12th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 26, at Hunting Hawk Golf Club in Glen Allen. Proceeds will support the educational and athletic programs of the Virginia Union University football team.
Squirrels rally past Senators to claim weekend series win
The Richmond Flying Squirrels came back from an early deficit and used a strong bullpen performance to beat the Harrisburg Senators, 8-3, on Sunday afternoon at The Diamond, securing their third straight series victory.
VUU tops CIAA preseason football poll; VSU earns third
Virginia Union University has been picked as the pre-season favorite to win the CIAA football title, marking the first time in more than 25 years the Panthers have earned the top spot in the league’s predicted order of finish.
The State of Black America: The call, the crisis, the charge, by Marc M. Morial
A war has been declared in this country. The fight isn’t just for diversity, equity and inclusion or for fair economic and criminal justice practices. It’s for the soul of America. It’s to determine which of us will have an opportunity not to prosper, but merely to survive in a future clouded with uncertainty at every turn.
Cutting edge: Jets unveil a renovated locker room that includes a barbershop
The new-look New York Jets underwent an Extreme Makeover: Locker Room Edition during the offseason.
Churches risk their witness when they chase power, by J. Basil Dannebohm
According to a joint court filing in a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service by the National Religious Broadcasters Association, pastors who endorse political candidates from the pulpit shouldn’t have to risk putting their churches’ tax-exempt status in jeopardy.
July storms are done, but heat and humidity return this weekend
The rain has stopped, and the high humidity has backed away — at least temporarily.
Veteran finance leader Shelton returns to Richmond
Letitia Shelton, who spent nearly two decades in Richmond city government earlier in her career, has been appointed director of finance for the City of Richmond. She is set to begin her new role on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
Prosecutor withdraws case against Richmond anti-violence advocate
A domestic assault case against anti-violence advocate Charles Willis has been dropped.
Future stars unleashed
Rising stars clashed at the ECNL Boys and Girls National Finals last week, showcasing some of the top youth soccer talent in the country.
Atlee Church to host free back-to-school community event
As families prepare for the start of a new school year, Atlee Church and several local partners are teaming up to provide support through a free Back-to-School Community Day on Saturday, Aug. 9.
Leadership Metro Richmond announces new board officers
Leadership Metro Richmond has announced its board officers and new members for fiscal year 2026. The slate was approved during the organization’s annual meeting in June.
