Packed meeting highlights division over Fall Line Trail plans
A crowd of more than 200 people gathered in the Richmond Police Training Academy on Wednesday night, to weigh in on a hotly-debated section of the Fall Line Trail planned through Bryan Park.
Thousands rally in city for “Hands Off!” protests against Trump and Musk
Thousands of demonstrators filled Downtown Richmond streets Saturday, marching from Capitol Square to Monroe Park as part of a nationwide series of “Hands Off” protests held in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The demonstrations targeted President Trump and billionaire …
Lawsuit over Richmond Community Hospital building dropped
As plans for the future of the old Richmond Community Hospital building continue to unfold, a lawsuit regarding its condition and preservation is being dropped.
In leaked audio, Sears downplays job losses tied to Trump cuts
A newly surfaced recording of Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is drawing sharp criticism from Democrats and federal employee unions, who say her remarks downplaying the impact of recent federal layoffs show a disregard for the thousands of Virginians — many …
Final water crisis report identifies training, communication failures
A lack of managerial training, delayed projects and communication issues were among the problems identified as part of the final report on an outage at Richmond’s Water Treatment Plant that left the region without running water for days.
Council questions mayor’s proposed spending, salary increases and rate hikes
Richmond City Council members raised sharp questions Monday during the first in-depth discussion of Mayor Danny Avula’s proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year, challenging both spending priorities and potential cost increases for residents.
Hanover to recognize students who led school integration 60 years ago
Sixty years ago, eight courageous students walked through the doors of Hanover County’s segregated schools, defying resistance and reshaping history. This month, their legacy will be permanently honored.
Torian succeeds Bagby as leader of Virginia Legislative Black Caucus
The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus elected Delegate Luke Torian as its new chair last week, succeeding Sen. Lamont Bagby, who led the group for seven years.
VCU students renew calls for accountability from university leadership
Students at Virginia Commonwealth University are once again demanding increased accountability, protection and engagement from university leadership regarding its ties to the war in Gaza and federal influence on its policies.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, April 5, COVID-19 represented 0.8% of all emergency department visits in Virginia. Overall, respiratory illness rates remained low and continued to trend downward compared to previous data. No COVID-19-related deaths were reported at press time.
$6.8M funding gap threatens GRTC zero-fare program
During fiscal year 2024, almost 11 million riders rode the bus in Richmond, or used paratransit, or LINK Microtransit services, according to the Greater Richmond Transit Company, an increase of 14% over last year. That boost is almost certainly due …
Youngkin, Earle-Sears join pro-life march opposing abortion amendment
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears joined hundreds of pro-life advocates for a Capitol Square rally Wednesday opposing a proposed constitutional amendment that would protect abortion access in Virginia.
Black-owned brands adapt their plans for a post-DEI era
The co-founders of a company that makes lip products for darker skin tones no longer hope to get their line into Target. A brother and sister who make jigsaw puzzles celebrating Black subjects wonder if they need to offer “neutral” …
Ealey Project seeks public help to preserve civil rights leader’s legacy
A stash of moldy boxes uncovered during a home renovation in Jackson Ward sparked a years-long effort to preserve the legacy of Roland J. “Duke” Ealey, a civil rights attorney and former Virginia state delegate whose work spanned pivotal moments …
Richmond to investigate Confederate burial site under City property
Years after a costly renovation to a Confederate marker on City property sparked controversy, Richmond officials are moving forward with plans to determine whether the remains it honors are still buried there.
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