Check your home for lead pipes
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is conducting an online survey to gather information about the materials used in residents’ water service lines. Homes built before the federal government banned the use of lead pipes in 1986 are especially at risk.
Fall back into daylight saving time
Richmond residents should turn their clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, when daylight saving time ends.
Richmond, Henrico health districts encourage women to focus on breast health
As October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, approaches its conclusion, the Richmond and Henrico health districts (RHHD) are urging women 25 and older to discuss their breast cancer risks with health care providers. Women age 40 and older are particularly encouraged to undergo regular breast screenings.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, Oct. 26, COVID-19 accounted for 0.6% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, with trends stable from previous data. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported within that timeframe at time of publication. Data on COVID-19 wastewater showed levels below detection in Richmond and Henrico County as of the most recent sample collection week on Sunday, Oct. 20.
RVA Fashion Week ends fall showcase, shifts focus to spring events
Richmond Fashion Week (RVAFW) recently announced it will end its Fall showcase and focus exclusively on spring events, bringing its long-running biannual format to a close after 16 years.
Personality: Maria Dolores “Dhol” Tuason
Spotlight on founder and choreographer of Sayaw Diversity
Maria Dolores “Dhol” Enciso Tuason, a Filipino immigrant, spent most of her life in the U.S. working as a nurse. Since retiring in 2022, she has dedicated her time to sharing her heritage with younger generations by founding Sayaw Diversity, an organization that celebrates cultural traditions.
High court sides with Youngkin voter purge
Decision allows thousands to be removed from rolls ahead of election
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday granted a temporary stay in the ongoing legal dispute over Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order that resulted in the removal of over 6,000 Virginians from the state’s voter rolls.
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.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church to host memorial service for homeless persons
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, in partnership with Homeward and Commonwealth Catholic Charities, will hold a memorial service on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, to honor those who lost their lives this year while facing homelessness. This marks the third annual service coordinated by the three organizations, providing the community an opportunity to remember and honor these individuals.
Religious and civic groups rally to inspire early voting
Richmond’s religious and civic groups united Sunday to bring congregations and residents to the ballot box as part of the Souls to the Polls initiative organized by the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy.
Floyd faces scrutiny amid calls for investigation into campaign claims
A variety of Richmond groups, officials and community members have reacted with condemnation and concern over allegations related to Tavares Floyd’s history and campaign as he runs for the 6th District City Council seat.
Henrico affordable housing program to offer first 30 units for first-time buyers
Henrico County’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund is set to launch with 30 townhomes becoming available for first-time homebuyers who meet income and eligibility requirements. The initial offerings include 25 units in the Parkside Townes community in Sandston and five units in Discovery Ridge in Western Henrico, officials announced this week.
Black History Museum of Virginia joins network for historical sites
The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia has achieved international recognition as one of the inaugural sites in UNESCO’s Network of Places of History and Memory.
University of Richmond welcomes community partner-in-residence fellows
The University of Richmond’s Bonner Center for Civic Engagement recently named Duane Brown and Faith Walker as community partner-in-residence fellows for the fall semester.
‘Democracy dies in darkness’, by David W. Marshall
As owner of the Washington Post, one has to wonder if Jeff Bezos reads his own newspaper with any sense of appreciation or concern.
Southside ReLeaf receives $25,000 grant from Robins Foundation
Southside ReLeaf has received a $25,000 grant from the Robins Foundation to strengthen its work in creating green spaces and advancing environmental justice in South Richmond. The funding will help the organization expand its outreach, grow its staff, and enhance its ability to engage with the community.
CarMax Park job fair to connect employers with local job seekers
J&G Workforce Development, in collaboration with the City of Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building and Gilbane, hosts the CarMax Park Job and Resource Exhibition on Nov. 1. This event offers a chance to engage with the historic CarMax Park development, which will become the future home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels.
LGBTQ+ nonprofit hopes to drive support with new Va. license plate
Diversity Richmond, a local nonprofit that supports the Greater Richmond area’s LGBTQ+ community, released a preliminary design for its new “Celebrate Diversity” state license plate. Diversity Richmond hopes the license plate will increase visibility for the community, according to the Rev. Lacette Cross, who also is executive director of the organization.
No surprise
We’ve entered the part of the election cycle where new information about candidates leaks into newscasts and newspaper articles. In the political world, such revelations, which are seldom helpful to the candidates they’re about, are called “October surprises.” We’ve had a few here in Richmond, and you may have noticed them.
Is Donald Trump a fascist? Close enough, by Clarence Page
Donald Trump and MAGA loyalists may scoff at the charge that he’s a fascist, but let’s face it, he at least offers a remarkably good imitation.
