Mayor Stoney pushes back against ‘dysfunction’ claims, lauds city employees
Amid escalating controversy and wide-spread criticism, both inside and outside city government, Mayor Levar M. Stoney took the stage at City Hall on Wednesday morning and made an effort to clear the air during a press conference.
Historic hospital’s fate hangs in balance as debate continues
Plans for the partial demolition of Richmond Community Hospital, the city’s first Black hospital, were met with mixed reactions last Thursday as Virginia Union University and developers unveiled details of a multimillion-dollar housing project during a community meeting.
Incarcerated fathers and daughters reunite at a dance in Netflix doc
Angela Patton has devoted her career to listening to the needs of young girls. Over a decade ago, the CEO of the nonprofit Girls For a Change and founder of Camp Diva Leadership Academy helped start a program in Richmond, …
Businesses and volunteers rally to support students’ back-to-school needs
Last week, the Seventh Annual Ultimate Backpack Supply Drive brought together community leaders, volunteers and business partners to ensure students are prepared for the upcoming academic year.
BHMVA earns national designation, secures $320K in grants
he Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia has been designated as a member of the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Network, a program that preserves stories of the Civil Rights Movement.
Council candidates clash on Richmond’s path forward
Twelve of the 18 candidates running for Richmond City Council shared their vision for the city’s future at a candidate forum hosted by the Richmond Crusade for Voters on Monday evening, drawing a crowd of around 60 people to Third …
Metro health districts promote vaccination during national awareness month
As August marks National Immunization Awareness Month, the Richmond and Henrico health districts are launching a campaign to emphasize the critical role of vaccinations in public health.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending on Saturday, Aug. 10, confirmed hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Virginia rose by 10% from the previous week, though new admissions remain low.
Henrico schools expand student ID program
Henrico County Public Schools will roll out new multifunctional ID cards for all 50,000 students when classes resume Aug. 19, expanding on a transportation pilot program from last year.
VPM marks start of construction on new Downtown headquarters
In June 2023, VPM unveiled plans for a cutting-edge headquarters in the heart of Downtown Richmond’s Historic Monroe Ward. On Thursday, community members and VPM representatives gathered at the future site at 15 E. Broad St. to celebrate the start …
Virginia Lottery generates a record-breaking $934M for K-12 public education
The Virginia Lottery announced Wednesday that $934 million in fiscal year 2024 sales profits will benefit K-12 public education, a record amount. The total amount it collected for the fiscal year that ended June 30 was more than $5.5 billion.
Virginia Derby on track for qualifier at Colonial Downs
The Virginia Derby is set to become a major player on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Diamond District developers confident despite $40M lawsuit
As Richmond’s Diamond District project begins in earnest, partner real estate developers expect to see no interference in the work to come, even as a new $40 million lawsuit has been levied against those involved in the redevelopment of the …
That’s the ticket!
The most turbulent presidential campaign in generations is now set to play out as a 90-day sprint across two fronts: the Rust Belt and the Sun Belt.
Black farmers win $2.2 billion payout in USDA discrimination case
After a decades-long fight for Black farmers to receive financial assistance for their farms, the rain made grain this week.
