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.
VCU’s Harris named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week
VCU freshman Aubree Harris was named the Atlantic 10 women’s track and field Rookie of the Week on Tuesday.
Squirrels debut female mascot uniform
The Richmond Flying Squirrels on Feb. 4 unveiled a uniform featuring Nutasha, their female mascot, making it Minor League Baseball’s first on-field uniform portraying a female mascot character.
Broncos’ Nik Bonitto named first Hispanic Professional Football Player of the Year
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto has been named the inaugural recipient of the 2025 Hispanic Professional Football Player of the Year Award, the Hispanic Football Hall of Fame announced.
ICA screens ‘Thomasine & Bushrod’ for Black History Month
The Institute of Contemporary Art will screen Gordon Parks Jr.’s “Thomasine & Bushrod” on Feb. 17 as part of Exposure: Nu West, a curated film series examining how Black filmmakers have reimagined the American West. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the screening beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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.
‘Shalom, Sankofa’ celebration bridges Jewish, Black traditions
The Weinstein JCC and the Mishpacha Rising Collective will host “Shalom, Sankofa,” Virginia’s first Black Jewish cultural celebration, at the Weinstein JCC from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
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.
Dueling ordinances on housing trust fund head to City Council
Members of the Organizational Development Standing Committee voted 6-1 Monday to forward two ordinances to next week’s City Council meeting without recommendations, both seeking to revamp Richmond’s approach to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
Educators, community voice concerns over proposed RPS budget
More than a dozen speakers called on Richmond Public Schools’ board Tuesday to reject budget cuts they say would burden students and frontline workers, as the district grapples with a funding shortfall for the 2027 fiscal year.
Gun policy debate returns in Virginia legislature
A bill that would regulate high-powered firearms has reported out of a House committee, with renewed debate over what it could mean for gun owners and public safety across the state.
Spanberger ends ICE agreement involving Virginia State Police and corrections officers
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has formally ended an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that had allowed Virginia State Police troopers and Virginia Department of Corrections officers to assist ICE.
Bill to bolster school AI safety education advances to Senate
Lawmakers want to strengthen internet safety education in public schools with the addition of artificial intelligence risk management.
Parting shots
During the recent inauguration of the commonwealth’s first woman governor, former Gov. Glenn A. Youngkin turned his back on his successor, Abigail Spanberger, and walked up stairs that led out of the ceremony.
Black History Month a reminder of the power of coming together by Ben Jealous
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has emerged as a clarion voice for American democracy in turbulent times.
Info war rages amid Trump’s immigration chaos by Clarence Page
There’s something uncomfortably familiar about President Donald Trump’s jackboot approach to the immigration debate.
The First Amendment and Black journalists by Julianne Malveaux
Don Lemon knew he was going to be arrested.
Richmond wins at VCU in annual SupportHER game, O’Boyle out as coach
Ally Sweeney scored a career-high 27 points and Maggie Doogan recorded a double-double as Richmond defeated Virginia Commonwealth 77-65 in an Atlantic 10 women’s basketball matchup Sunday afternoon at the Siegel Center.
