Tree at Walker site to be removed this weekend
The live oak tree that has dominated a gateway to Jackson Ward for nearly 30 years will be coming down this weekend to make way for a new statue and plaza honoring Richmond business leader Maggie L. Walker.
McDonnell, wife free; facing $10M legal bill
Former Gov. Bob McDonnell is officially a free man, but he paid a heavy price to get there. Federal prosecutors announced late last week they will not pursue a second trial against Mr. McDonnell or his wife, Maureen McDonnell, on corruption charges. The decision, announced Sept. 8, comes more than two months after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction.
Losing ground
City public schools slide on accreditation; only 13 of city’s 44 schools fully accredited
Report cards are in for Richmond Public Schools. And many of the city’s schools didn’t make the grade, according to the Virginia Board of Education. Only 13 of the city’s 44 schools received full accreditation, down four from the 17 schools that met state standards last year.
FAMIS program reaches 15th anniversary with more than 1 million youngsters covered
More than 1.6 million low-income Virginia children have benefited from government health insurance programs during the past 15 years.
8 scholarship winners announced by Richmond Better Housing Coalition
The Richmond Better Housing Coalition has named eight adult residents as winners of its first college scholarships.
Trump ‘talking loud and saying nothing’
Donald Trump is not fit to be the U.S. commander in chief. Reasons?
Hate crime?
About three weeks ago, I found a wallet outside the Main Library in Richmond. When I looked inside, I found an address on North 21st Street. I decided I would return the person’s wallet and took an East Broad Street bus to 21st Street, thinking I would only have a short walk to the person’s home.
‘We took oath so that he would have the freedom to do what he did’
I am a veteran of two branches of our armed forces, and I support the actions of Colin Kaepernick without reservation.
Ex-Green Beret weighs in
Re “49ers quarterback under fire for sitting during national anthem,” Sept. 1-3 edition:
Raising minimum wage is good policy
Today, full-time work year-round at the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour leaves an adult with two children earning thousands of dollars below the poverty threshold. That is unacceptable. No one who works full time should live in poverty. But the Republican-controlled Congress has refused to even consider legislation to raise the minimum wage.
15 years after the 9/11 attacks, where is our nation?
This year is the 15th anniversary of 9/11. There will be numerous memorials remembering those who died and processing the tragedy and trauma visited upon our national community. This will be a necessary and good thing for us as Americans to do.
A new school year
The new school year has started. And that truly is a cause for celebration.
Former Va. official’s Ginter Park home featured as Symphony Designer House
Imagine a team of area interior designers completely remodeling or redesigning each room of your home at no cost to you. And when they’re finished, your home becomes a four-week showcase open to the public.
Politics served up at Rep. Scott’s Labor Day cookout
More than 1,000 people enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers and politics Monday at the 40th Annual Labor Day Cookout hosted by Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott at his family home in Newport News.
Documentary on Elizabeth Keckly to be shown Sept.16 at VMFA
A documentary exploring the life of Elizabeth Keckly, who was born enslaved in Dinwiddie County and later purchased her freedom to become a dressmaker and confidante of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, will be shown 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
12th Annual RVA Peace Festival this Saturday
The 12th Annual RVA Peace Festival, featuring performances, art, a meditation labyrinth and workshops, will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave.
UR international film series includes African Film Weekend
The University of Richmond is hosting its 28th Annual International Film Series, beginning Friday, Sept. 9 through Nov. 20.
‘Back 2 School’ drive for A.P. Hill Elementary in Petersburg
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 622 of Petersburg is sponsoring a “Back 2 School” drive for A.P. Hill Elementary School students on Saturday, Sept. 17.
3 VUU players on watch list for inaugural Deacon Jones Trophy
Virginia Union University’s Shawheem Dowdy, Hakeem Holland and Paulin Miano are on the first Deacon Jones Trophy watch list.
VUU loses to LIU-Post; looking for victory in S.C.
Virginia Union University is an NCAA Division II football program with plenty of Division I talent. Some exciting Division I transfers made a positive impression but couldn’t produce a victory in VUU’s rainy opener last Saturday before 757 fans at Hovey Field in Richmond.
