GRTC ridership continues to increase: ‘Zero fare is paying for itself’
Greater Richmond Transit Company continues to report increased ridership along most routes and attributes the success to the zero fare program implemented in spring 2020, near the start of the pandemic.
Voting Information
The presidential election, as well as contests for the U.S. Senate, Congress, Richmond Mayor, City Council and School Board, take place: Tuesday, Nov. 5
Tomlin faces tough decision as Fields’ performance puts Wilson’s spot in jeopardy
Justin Fields doesn’t want to get involved in any sort of quarterback controversy. One might be coming anyway.
Candidates focus on student safety, leadership at 3rd District forum
Another round of a very important job interviews for Richmond School Board candidates happened in Linwood Holton Elementary School’s gymnasium Tuesday evening.
VCU launches program to tackle pharmacy technician shortage
Virginia Commonwealth University is launching a program to train entry level pharmacy technicians, to address severe staffing shortages in pharmacies and hospitals across Virginia and the nation.
Personality: Marilyn Heckstall
Spotlight on chair of 2024 RVA East End Festival
Whether it was a profound sense of community, a desire to help children grow through music or her ministry, the Rev. Marilyn Heckstall found a way to raise funding for music and arts programs in Richmond Public Schools.
Report details Irvo Otieno’s poor treatment before death, calls for reforms
Restraint practices and police role questioned
At least 11 hours restrained in a chair. That’s one of the details from an investigative report into the killing of Irvo Otieno, and the conditions that led to his death while in the custody of Henrico County sheriff’s deputies last year.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will stay in jail after 2nd judge denies bail
Sean “Diddy” Combs is staying locked up after a judge Wednesday rejected the hip-hop mogul’s proposal that he await his sex trafficking trial in the luxury of his Florida mansion instead of a grim Brooklyn federal jail.
Former Gov. Wilder and experts discuss people-first governance
With election season in full swing, former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder joined political analysts for a discussion on the importance of a people-first government during a symposium at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Singleton Performing Arts Center on Tuesday evening.
Council hopefuls meet in packed community forum
Three candidates vying for Richmond’s 3rd District City Council seat made their case Tuesday evening at Linwood Holton Elementary School, presenting their visions for the North Side’s future.
Letting go
The last few weeks have been a tough stretch for Black celebrities and the people that love them. The deaths of rappers, singers and entertainers have touched every demographic in recent weeks. Let’s take a look at who we’ve lost recently.
Exhibition examines history of Black medical pioneers
The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia opened a new exhibition, “A Prescription for Change,” which highlights the significant contributions of Black medical professionals in Virginia since the 1700s.
Cristo Rey Richmond High School names new president and CEO
Cristo Rey Richmond High School appointed Charleita M. Richardson as its new president and CEO, effective Nov. 4, the school’s board of directors announced last week.
Health districts promote Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
The Richmond and Henrico health districts are joining the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in observing Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week through Sept. 21.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, Sept. 14, hospital admissions in Virginia associated with COVID-19 dropped 9.3% from the previous week, and new admissions remain low. Five deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported within the same timeframe. Updated data on COVID-19 wastewater levels in the Greater Richmond area showed plateaus starting Sunday, Sept. 8.
Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating claims
For many Haitian immigrants, Sunday mornings in Springfield, Ohio, are spent joyfully worshiping God as they sing and pray in their native Creole. Last Sunday, they needed that uplifting balm more than ever.
Run Richmond 16.19 – more than a race
Want to run or walk through history? Run Richmond 16.19 may be the event for you. The third annual race happens this Saturday, Sept. 21, and offers a unique opportunity to explore Richmond’s Black history while staying active.
Support for Fall Line Trail, but concern over Bryan Park route
Thank you for featuring me as your Personality of the week (Sept. 12-14 edition) and for focusing on the Fall Line Trail through Bryan Park. The article surely will raise awareness of the issue among readers.
Trump, Vance traffic racist lies about immigrants, by Marc H. Morial
“These kind of anti-Black propaganda narratives that the ‘savages are coming to destroy and eat your family’ are really part of the same playbook that goes back hundreds of years. They try to create division and hate and get the political power that is up for grabs. It’s really heartbreaking and tragic.” – Erik Crew of the Haitian Bridge Alliance
