Personality: Alan L. Meekins Sr.
Spotlight on Scouting America’s James River District Silver Beaver Award winner
A lifelong Scout and now Scoutmaster of Troop 432 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Alan Meekins recently received Scouting America’s Silver Beaver Award, honoring his decades of dedication to the Scout Oath and Law. The award is the highest honor a local Scouting America council can give an adult volunteer and recognizes Meekins' distinguished service to youth at the council level. It reflects the core values of Scouting and his commitment to serving others.
Debate continues as Council delays action on leaders’ residency rule
An ordinance that could require more city leaders to live in the city was delayed by City Council for further consideration during their Monday meeting.
Anti-war advocates mobilize to oppose Iran war
Days before the United States struck nuclear facilities in Iran, anti-war advocates gathered in Monroe Park to denounce the involvement of the United States in growing aggression against the country.
VSU viral fans video raises $12,000 for student tuition
A viral moment from Virginia State University’s 2025 spring commencement has turned into a successful fundraiser, bringing in $12,000 for the university’s Student Tuition Assistance Fund.
UR graduate named Marshall-Motley Scholar
Ryan Doherty, a 2025 graduate of the University of Richmond, was recently selected as a Marshall-Motley Scholar by the Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
Richmond voids tickets issued by mistake on Juneteenth
On Richmond’s website, Juneteenth is listed as one of several holidays when the city doesn’t enforce parking time limits. Because of a mishap last Thursday, the city’s parking enforcement contractor ticketed nearly two dozen cars and had two towed despite the holiday.
GRTC adding larger buses to handle rider surge
The Greater Richmond Transit Co. will roll out a new fleet of articulated buses next month to accommodate higher ridership and ease overcrowding on its busiest routes.
Historic Station 12 reopens its doors
ity officials joined the Richmond Fire Department to celebrate the grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Board squatting
There’s a problem with several of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s appointees to college boards. Their selection was voted down by the General Assembly, but they’ve refused to leave their positions. This is different from student protesters who take over buildings — those students know they’re breaking rules to make a point. But these board members think they should still be there, even after being told otherwise.
The uncertain future faced by youth and young adults, by David W. Marshall
As a Black man and as a baby boomer, I have become very concerned for young people of color in our nation.
Virginia Union’s Alvin Parker participates in NFL leadership events
Virginia Union University Associate Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Alvin Parker attended two National Football League-sponsored leadership programs June 17-18 in Atlanta: the Eighth Annual Quarterback Summit and the Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum.
Branzelle earns VaSID All-State second team honors
Preston Branzelle of the Virginia State University baseball team has been named to the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) All-State second team.
Richmond closes first half with first series win of 2025
John Michael Bertrand pitched six scoreless innings and Turner Hill tied a franchise record for triples as the Richmond Flying Squirrels beat the Altoona Curve 2-1 on Sunday at Peoples Natural Gas Field.
Library of Virginia staff win award for book on Black freedom
Library of Virginia editors John G. Deal and Marianne E. Julienne and historian Brent Tarter have received this year’s Richard Slatten Award for Excellence in Virginia Biography from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture for their book “Justice for Ourselves: Black Virginians Claim Their Freedom After Slavery.”
Union Presbyterian Seminary names new VP
Union Presbyterian Seminary announced a key leadership change this month, welcoming a new leader and honoring longtime staff. Tamica Goode began her role as vice president for finance and administration on June 23.
National Muslim convention to focus on faith, service and dialogue
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will host its annual U.S. convention, Jalsa Salana USA, on Saturday, July 4-6 , at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, drawing attendees from across the country for a day of religious discussion, exhibitions and community building.
Hashmi claims Lt. Gov. nod as Stoney concedes race
A Richmond-area politician appeared to win the lieutenant governor spot on Virginia’s statewide Democratic ticket in Tuesday’s elections. But it wasn’t former Mayor Levar Stoney.
Thousands join nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ protest
Downtown Richmond rang with chants and cheers Saturday as thousands gathered for the city’s No Kings Day of Defiance, part of a nation-wide protest against the Trump administration.
Personality: Sera Erickson
Spotlight on the collective board member at Rags & Bones Local bicycle co-op
Rag & Bones, Richmond’s volunteer-run bicycle co-op has become a vital hub for the city’s bicycle community. Dedicated to making biking affordable and accessible, the non-profit offers low cost refurbished bicycles and parts and a welcoming space where anyone can learn to keep their wheels rolling.
Teacher, superintendent Billy Cannaday dies at 75
Condolences have poured in from across Virginia’s education community following the death of Billy K. Cannaday Jr. last week at age 75. His decadeslong career included a variety of local and state roles, including serving as superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools from 2000 to 2006.
