Trojans turn back the clock to honor three championship teams
Virginia State University will roll out the red carpet for three of its storied football teams during the 2025 Homecoming celebration.
Personality: Derrick Johnson
Spotlight on the board chair for the Amandla Fund for Economic & Racial Justice
VMFA to feature Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys collection
The voices of Black artists take center stage this season at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, where the collection of Kasseem Dean, known as Swizz Beatz, and Alicia Keys, comes to life in “Giants.”
AfroFest brings music, dance and cuisine to Pine Camp
AfroFest RVA returns for its sixth annual celebration of African culture on Saturday, Sept. 6, from noon to 7 p.m. at Pine Camp Cultural Arts & Community Center.
Highland Springs legend George Lancaster remembered as coach and mentor
For more than four decades, George Lancaster molded generations of student-athletes and left an enduring mark on Virginia high school basketball.
Basketball shoe with Bible verse from NBA’s Jonathan Isaac lands at Museum
Jonathan Isaac, a 6-foot-10 forward and 2017 first-round pick of the Orlando Magic, gained new recognition last week when his sneaker — the first product of his Christian apparel brand, Unitus — was unveiled at the Museum of the Bible in Washington.
City breaks ground on $140M arts-focused high school
A new era for arts education in Richmond is taking shape along Midlothian Turnpike. Construction is underway on the $140 million Richmond High School for the Arts, a facility designed to serve about 1,800 students.
Cleo Powell elected first Black woman chief justice of Virginia Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Virginia has elected Justice Cleo E. Powell as its next chief justice, making her the first African American woman to hold the post in the court’s history.
From soccer fields to the speedway
At an event hosted by the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation with sponsor Gainbridge, participants rotated through skill stations for passing, dribbling, shooting and scrimmaging.
Labor Day holiday closings
In observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1, Richmond, Henrico County and Chesterfield County government offices will be closed, along with state and federal offices.
Patrick Herrel joins RPS to tackle facilities and operations
Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras has filled one of his most important vacancies, hiring Patrick Herrel as the district’s new chief operating officer.
Judge orders review of cityissued phones in firing dispute
A Richmond judge will review text messages on two city-issued work phones to determine their relevance in a former Freedom of Information Act officer’s $250,000 lawsuit against the city.
Basketball hoop from 2020 protests on display at The Valentine
A basketball hoop and ball used during the summer 2020 gatherings at Lee Circle are now on view at The Valentine as part of its ongoing exhibition “This Is Richmond, Virginia.”
Black excellence recognized
Richmond’s Black community came together for the BLK RVA Awards. This year’s theme, “Proud Voices,” highlighted the leaders and stories that define the region.
RVA East End Festival returns with hometown talents
Young musicians from Richmond Public Schools will share the stage with Grammy-nominated artists Sept. 27 as the RVA East End Festival returns to Chimborazo Park to support arts programs in the East End.
Personality: Mimi Sadler
Spotlight on the president of the board of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond
Chargois remembered for decades of service and activism
Paige Lanier Chargois, a Richmond reverend, author and tireless advocate for reconciliation and social change, died July 27 at 81.
Rezoning, rapid transit raise worries about displacement on Chamberlayne Ave.
A proposal to rezone a 2-mile stretch of Chamberlayne Avenue where Richmond plans to run a new Pulse line is causing worries that increased development could lead to the loss of one of the city’s greatest concentrations of affordable housing.
Debate at state
Once again, Virginia State University was left hanging by a politician during an election season.
