Green light shines on Diamond District
The huge plan to redevelop 67 acres of publicly owned land around The Diamond baseball stadium has a green light — despite questions about the soundness of its financial structure.
Veteran church keyboard artist presents gospel show, despite health setback
One of Richmond’s biggest gospel shows ever is headed to Trinity Baptist Church in North Side to showcase Richmond’s best known performers.
Jean Allen Eggleston remembered for her substance and style
Jean Allen Eggleston, a lifelong Richmonder, died on Monday, May 1, 2023, at the age of 89. She will be remembered as loving and supportive to her family, a loyal friend, a kind teacher and a fashionista.
Personality: Jake Rowell
Spotlight on LiftPD’s board president
In 2020, Jake Rowell found inspiration to help an underserved part of the Richmond community.
Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse
A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996, awarding her $5 million in a judgment that could haunt the former president as he campaigns to regain the White House.
Done deal
New $3B City budget signed and sealed
Richmond’s new budget is set to go on July 1 after winning unanimous approval from City Council on Monday night.
Wilder urges firing of state diversity official, VCU president
On Tuesday, former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder called on Gov. Glenn A. Youngkin to replace Chief Diversity Officer Martin D. Brown over remarks declaring the state’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion “dead.”
Moving on up
Creighton Court developer’s $300M plan may cost $410,400 per unit
The most expensive housing development in Richmond is headed to a neighborhood in the East End that has ranked high in poverty.
Moon family establishes scholarships
Sisters Enjoli and Sesha Moon are already making an impact on Richmond.
Brotherhood, sisterhood and service
In his 2001 book, “The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and So- rorities,” author Lawrence C. Ross Jr. explains “the vital role of America’s Black fraternities and sororities,” which includes providing young black achievers with opportunities to support each other while they serve their communities and the nation.
NFL honors fallen Cavaliers
Prior to the NFL Draft, a tribute was paid to the University of Virginia football players who were killed last November.
Commanders choose all-time ‘pick-six’ leader
Emmanuel Forbes will be among the NFL’s lightest players. Washington hopes he’ll be among the most exciting.
New uniform fails to rattle Bones
Nah’Shon “Bones” Hyland changed wardrobes this season with no malfunction to his shooting touch.
VSU’s Hagans becomes free agent for Indianapolis Colts
Darius Hagans hopes to wear a white helmet with a blue horseshoe on the sides this coming football season.
VCU’s Mathis is a marquee attraction
A.J. Mathis is both the leadoff man and the leading man for VCU baseball.
VUU has reinforcements in the house
There were two groups of basketball players at Virginia Union University this past season – the ones you saw and the ones you didn’t see.
UPAL’s garden
Anew community garden shaped as a labyrinth with circular walking paths will be dedicated at noon Saturday, May 6, on the grounds of 4809 Warwick Road in South Side, it has been announced.
Systemic inequities hinder kinship foster care
In the most recent 2023 General Assembly session, Senate Bill 1219 was tabled in the House and left with the Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee for further analysis.
