Richmond education pioneer Lucille M. Brown dies at 96
For more than four decades, Lucille Brown shaped Richmond education, guiding the development of students and schools across generations while rising through the ranks to become one of the city’s most influential educators. Her death on June 5, at the age of 96 was preceded by a life whose impact will be felt by the community for decades to come.
Norfolk State, Duke to play in women’s basketball series
Norfolk State University and Duke University have finalized a home-and-home women’s basketball series set to take place over the next two seasons, the schools announced.
Richmond airport resumes international flights after decade-long gap
Richmond International Airport resumed international passenger service last week with BermudAir flights to Bermuda, ending a decade-long gap in overseas connections.
Early voting
Early in-person voting for the June 17 primary election continues through Saturday, June 14.
New advocates to aid Henrico foster children, court cases
Henrico Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recently welcomed 12 new volunteers, joining nearly 100 others who assist children affected by abuse or neglect.
Summer food programs fight childhood hunger
Feed More and the Virginia Department of Social Services are expanding efforts to fight food insecurity among children and teens during the summer break.
Henrico Schools takes summer outreach on the road
Henrico County Public Schools officials recently launched their annual summer outreach program this week, deploying a mobile resource center to connect families with educational resources and community services during the break from classes.
Antioch Baptist Church preserves the past
I recently attended the open house of the Historic Chatsworth School in the Varina area of Henrico County. The open house was highlighted in the [Free Press May 22-25 edition].
Bag tax profits off problems
Once again, the Richmond powers have chosen to monetize a problem instead of solve it. And, of course, it’s us, the consumers, whose pockets are rifled.
Richmond football unveils 2025 home schedule as new Patriot League era begins
The University of Richmond football team will usher in a new era this fall as it makes its debut in the Patriot League, highlighted by a five-game home schedule at Robins Stadium.
Commentary: High school runner loses championship after officials disqualify her celebration, by E. Faye Williams
Clara Adams, a sophomore high school sprinter in California, had a rule change after winning a preliminary heat in the girls’ 400 meters in a CIF State Track and Field Championship meet. There’s no doubt she won, but her victory was stripped because a rule was made up to disqualify her after she won.
‘Un/Bound’ highlights more than two centuries of free Black life in Virginia
A new exhibition at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture explores the lives and legacies of free Black Virginians from 1619 to the end of slavery in 1865.
City leaders confront water system failures, plan treatment plant upgrade
Frustration is mounting among Richmond area officials and residents following a series of water service disruptions, as City of Richmond leaders weigh long-term plans to modernize the aging water treatment plant responsible for much of the region’s supply.
Bag it up
Council approves 5-cent fee on plastics
They flutter in trees, clog storm drains and drift along the James River — and starting next year, plastic bags will come with a price in Richmond.
Judge dismisses murder charges against Atlanta officer in 2019 shooting of unarmed man in closet
A federal judge has thrown out murder charges against a former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed an unarmed man hiding in a closet.
Personality: William Hamm
Spotlight on board president of Virginia Down Syndrome Association
When parents learn their child has Down syndrome, they often go through a spectrum of emotions—from shock and disbelief to fear and guilt. For some, the diagnosis comes during prenatal testing; for others, it may arrive weeks after the baby is born. William Hamm and his wife, Teresa, received their son David’s diagnosis when he was two weeks old.
Pacers’ 25-year Finals drought is over as they look to overcome snakebitten history
The Pacers have finally ended the franchise’s 25-year NBA Finals drought, achieving the unthinkable after starting the season 10-15 and looking like anything but a title contender.
Walkathon raises funds for Gaza children’s mental health care
About 70 residents from across the Richmond region gathered at Byrd Park on Saturday morning for a 5K walkathon and breakfast in support of the children in Gaza amid the ongoing war.
Va. free health clinics strategize survival after state, federal funding cuts
Amid federal and state funding cuts, freezes and delayed payments, the outlook is grim for free clinics in Virginia that have had to trim or halt some services, but there is hope, Health Brigade Executive Director Karen Legato said Thursday evening.
