Colonial Downs sees rare double dead heat in opening race
One of horse racing’s rarest outcomes took place Friday at Colonial Downs Racetrack when the day’s opening race ended in a “double dead heat” — a tie for first place and a tie for third.
804 Day festival highlights local music, culture
Richmond’s 804 Day returns to Shockoe Bottom on Saturday, Aug. 2, bringing a free outdoor music and community festival to the 17th Street Market.
Virginia Brews festival returning with craft beer, live music
Craft beer enthusiasts will have the chance to sample brews from across the state when the Virginia Museum of History & Culture hosts its eighth annual Virginia Brews festival on Saturday, Aug. 2.
Flying Squirrels add CareScout to CarMax Park lineup
CareScout, a long-term care and aging services company based in Richmond, has been named a founding partner of CarMax Park, the upcoming home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, the team announced Tuesday.
New CAO promises focus on ‘nuts and bolts’ of city government
As he settles into his new role as the top unelected official at City Hall, Richmond’s new Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald II says he’s gotten the message that residents want “top notch service” from City Hall.
‘Waverly Two’ celebrate freedom after decades behind bars
Cheers and embraces swept through Richmond’s Copper Hall on Saturday as Terence Richardson and Ferrone Claiborne, known as the “Waverly Two,” celebrated their release from prison with family, friends and supporters after more than two decades behind bars.
Personality: Atul Patel
Spotlight on founding member of Richmond’s Heartfulness Institute
Atul Patel, a founding member of Richmond’s Heartfulness Institute, has become a steady and uplifting presence in the community — balancing a long career at Dominion Energy with a deep commitment to meditation, mindfulness and inner peace.
Educator, athlete Harold Thomas Green Sr. dies at 96
Whether in a classroom or on the track, Harold Thomas Green Sr. pursued excellence throughout his life. The longtime educator and competitive runner, who influenced generations of Richmond students and competed internationally well into his later years, died last week at the age of 96.
‘Generations’ exhibit shares stories of Asian Americans in Richmond
With its white wheels, colorful painted flowers and striped frame, the three-wheeled rickshaw of Qazi Aied Iqbal’s youth is certainly one of a kind.
City installs harm reduction vending machines to prevent overdoses
The City of Richmond has launched a new harm reduction initiative to support residents living with substance use disorders and prevent drug overdoses.
New work groups aim to restore confidence in Richmond’s water system
Facing renewed scrutiny after back-to-back water crises, Richmond Mayor Danny Avula has announced the creation of two new water-focused work groups aimed at building a more resilient regional system and restoring public trust.
Give 804 campaign encourages support for early reading programs
The Richmond Education Foundation is launching an initiative aimed at improving childhood literacy and rallying community support for public education. The “Give 804” campaign kicks off Aug. 4 and will run through Sept. 30, with a goal of raising $50,000 and collecting 10,000 children’s books to benefit Richmond Public Schools students in pre-K through third grade.
Sportsmanlike conduct
Something happened in the world of sports this week that was a bit unusual, based on the standards for public behavior that we’ve become accustomed to. No, I’m not talking about the problematic suggestion to return the Washington football team’s moniker back into a racial slur. But it did happen in the world of football.
America’s brother
The namesake of the 1980s sitcom “The Cosby Show” was known as America’s father for dispensing advice, humor and occasional zerberts to his beloved family.
Food aid cuts fuel growing hunger, hardship, by David W. Marshall
When Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election, the change in administration provided the nation with a four-year reprieve from much of the misery now emerging during the early months of Trump’s second term.
Minimum wage has lost value for 16 years and counting, by Holly Sklar
When the minimum wage does not go up, it goes down in buying power.
From Mraz to makers markets, Glen Allen arts center plans packed season
A lawn chair on the grass. A guitar on stage. Handmade jewelry in one room and a Carpenters tribute echoing from another. That’s a glimpse of what’s in store at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen’s 2025-26 season of performances, exhibits and community events.
Protesters join national call to carry on John Lewis’ legacy
More than 1,000 people gathered on Monument Avenue on Thursday to honor the legacy of civil rights leader John Lewis and to protest the Trump administration, part of the nationwide Good Trouble Lives On Day of Action.
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.
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.
