Stoney gets high marks on first on-the-job task
Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney appears to have passed the first big test for his new administration — clearing away the 8 inches of snow that fell on the city by last Saturday afternoon.
McClellan wins; GOP holds Senate
Veteran Richmond Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan will be moving up to the state Senate. As expected, the 44-year-old corporate lawyer and Democrat overwhelmed her opponent, Corey M. Fauconier, a Libertarian Party member, by a 9-1 margin in Tuesday’s special election for the Senate seat previously held by Congressman A. Donald McEachin, a Democrat now representing the 4th District.
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday schedule
In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 16, please note the following:
Christmas tree recycling moved to Jan. 14
Residents have a second chance to get rid of their live Christmas trees in an environmentally friendly manner. As a result of the snowy weather, the city’s annual “Bring One for the Chipper” Christmas tree recycling event has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at 1710 Robin Hood Road, across from the Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center, it has been announced.
Trump denounces intel reports of damaging info from Russian hacking
A defiant President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday adamantly denied reports that Russia had compromising personal and financial information about him, calling it a “tremendous blot” on the record of the intelligence community if material with any such allegations had been released.
Congressional Black Caucus poised for tougher action under new administration
For almost eight years, the members of the Congressional Black Caucus existed in the shadow of the first African-American president. They praised President Obama’s achievements while at the same time pushing him to do more for their constituents who overwhelmingly supported his history-making campaign and administration.
Farewell, President Obama
Commander in chief returns to Chicago for his final speech where it all began
President Obama bid farewell to the nation Tuesday in an emotional speech that sought to comfort a country on edge over rapid economic changes, persistent security threats and the election of Republican Donald Trump.
Gov. McAuliffe announces criminal justice reform
Gov. Terry McAuliffe is proposing changes in state laws that could help reduce the number of people who end up becoming unemployed or who are sent to prison.
Recipe for public education success
Education is still the key to success. In Richmond, it is not up to school personnel, the School Board or the City Council to solve all of these problems. All of us are responsible. All of the community is responsible. And with the city’s extremely high poverty rate, it will take a “village.”
Jennifer McClellan for the 9th District Senate seat
We hope voters in the state’s 9th Senate District, which includes parts of Richmond, Henrico, Hanover and Charles City County, will go to the polls Tuesday, Jan. 10, and cast their ballots for Delegate Jennifer McClellan.
Get ready to rumble
For many, the new year began rather gloomily with the reminder that, in just a few short days, the nation will have a new president, who slid into office without the backing of a majority of American voters and with the help of the Russian government, if you believe U.S. intelligence sources.
2017 Freedom Classic Festival starts next week
The 2017 Freedom Classic Festival, which celebrates the annual I-95 sports matchup between Virginia State and Virginia Union universities, will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a weekend full of family friendly activities.
Patricia Southall Smith to speak at Delta Founders Day luncheon
Red and white will be on display as members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority pour into Downtown this weekend to mark the 104th year of the group’s founding.
New state highway markers to honor 4
Upset that African-American students had to walk miles to their segregated schools in Hanover County, Lucian Hunter took action.
It’s a boy for 50-year-old Janet Jackson
Pop singer Janet Jackson has had her first child at the age of 50, Billboard magazine reported Tuesday, citing the pop singer’s publicist.
Beyoncé leads nominations for NAACP Image Awards
The 48th Annual NAACP Image Awards recently announced its class of nominees. Singer and pop icon Beyoncé led the field of performers with seven nominations, followed by her sister, Solange Knowles, whose 2016 album “A Seat at the Table” was widely acclaimed, with five nominations.
Super Bowl 51 Gospel Celebration
The NFL Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, the only multicultural event sanctioned by the National Football League, will kick off Super Bowl 51 on Feb. 3 with its 18th annual star-studded concert at Lakewood Church in Houston.
Former VCU-NBA stars reunite to put on basketball camp
As young adults, Rolando Lamb and Calvin Duncan earned basketball fame at Virginia Commonwealth University largely for all the points they scored.
Battle of the big men
VCU to take on UMass Saturday
Driving to the basket could be hazardous to your health — and certainly to your shooting percentage — when Virginia Commonwealth University hosts the University of Massachusetts on Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Siegel Center.
Howard University bows to VCU
Visiting Howard University limped into the Siegel Center on Tuesday, Dec. 27, to play the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams.
