Richmond tunes up for summer concert season
As summer approaches, outdoor concert series are gearing up at two of the more picturesque venues around the city.
Poll finds Biden, Trump tied in state
Virginia isn’t believed to be a battleground state in the 2024 presidential election, but a new poll from Roanoke College suggests the matchup between President Biden and Donald Trump could be closer than expected. Poll results from the Southwest Virginia school’s Institute for Policy and Opinion Research released Wednesday showed President Biden and Mr. Trump statistically tied
Researchers find key to drug resistance in breast cancer
Scientists at VCU Massey Cancer Center have discovered a biological process that allows breast tumor cells to develop resistance to standard treatment, a finding that could lead to more effective therapies for the disease.
City receives highest bond rating
“Triple-A! Triple-A! Triple-A!” The chant echoed throughout the Observation Deck of Richmond City Hall last Thursday after city leaders announced Richmond had received a AAA bond rating for the first time in its history.
New report reveals how racial bias affects Richmond home values
A new report has shed light on how racial bias has affected the value of neighborhoods and homes owned by people of color in Richmond. The report, released by Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia in partnership with Richmond City Councilmember Ellen F. Robertson, is based on years of research and local and national studies.
Floodwall testing to impact traffic
Motorists and pedestrians should prepare for road closures and detours in several areas of Richmond next week as the city conducts its annual floodwall testing.
Woodland Cemetery historical marker to be dedicated
A state historical marker honoring Woodland Cemetery, the resting place for many prominent figures in Richmond’s African American community from the late 19th to 20th centuries, will be dedicated this weekend in Henrico County.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, May 25, confirmed hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Virginia dropped 29.5% from the previous week. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported statewide that week. COVID-19 wastewater levels in Central Virginia remain below detection.
Saying the quiet part online
They say when you’re job hunting, you should keep in mind that when a company lists qualifications and requirements on a job posting, it’s a “wish list.” Recruiters know there’s a chance only a few applicants will fit the exact requirements they’re looking for and they’re willing to settle for someone with similar experiences. A tech company based in Virginia called Arthur Grand Technologies learned to be careful what they wish for – the hard way.
Registering concern
Political forces are at work to erode the public’s.trust in our institutions and processes. Maybe you’ve heard them claiming that the elections that their side lost weren’t legitimate or are part of some kind of conspiracy.
America’s growing literacy problem, by David W. Marshall
The 2024 graduation season is upon us, and it represents a proud milestone in the lives of teenagers. Each year, middle school students graduate and then transition into high school. The same is true of many high school students who graduate and then move on to college. The graduation ceremony is when family and friends come together to celebrate students’ academic achievements.
Credibility crisis at the Supreme Court, by Clarence Page
As if suspicions, partisan and otherwise, have not dealt enough blows to our criminal justice system in recent years, along comes Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s flag flap.
A call to action for Richmond’s schools, by Jonathan Bibbs
I remember my first day as a student at Huguenot High School, walking into the building with a slight shakiness. I knew I had to step correct. The Huguenot of the late 1990s was a storied place in Richmond.
Counties must follow Henrico’s lead on homeless funding
Kudos to Henrico County for stating they will partner with the city and pay for a quarter of the operating expenses for shelters for the homeless in Richmond.
VUU keeps breaking records
Virginia Union University may have set a record for setting records this past school year. Coach Franck Charles’ male and female athletes seemed to take turns rewriting the Panthers’ record book for cross country and track and field.
Panthers survive the portal
Virginia Union University seems to have weathered the worst of the portal storm this basketball offseason.
UR Hall of Fame basketball player, radio, TV analyst Beckwith dies at 60
Greg Beckwith, who served as University of Richmond’s basketball radio and television analyst for more than 20 years following his hall of fame career as a UR guard, died Friday at age 60.
New Hampton Jazz and Music Festival plays up diverse lineup
Taking a cue from a popular Richmond event, the long-running Hampton Jazz Festival has changed its name. The 50-year-old festival, originally a celebration of Hampton University, is now the Hampton Jazz and Music Festival. Over the years, it has featured top names in soul, pop and jazz.
