Black students sue Shenandoah School Board for restoring Confederate names
After the Shenandoah County school district made headlines around the world for rebranding two schools with Confederate leaders’ names, two rising seniors at one of the schools are leading community opposition to that decision.
Community meeting set for VUU’s plans for former hospital
Virginia Union University President Hakim J. Lucas will take part in a discussion of the university’s plans for the former Richmond Community Hospital building next week.
Chesterfield opens government to citizens through academy
Could you do a better job than your local politicians? Are you interested in politics but need help knowing where to start? Have you ever wanted to learn more about your local government?
Richmond Crusade for Voters organizes forums for mayoral and council candidates
The Richmond Crusade for Voters, the city’s oldest political organization, has announced a series of public forums to be held in August, giving voters the opportunity to hear directly from candidates for mayor, City Council and the School Board.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending on Saturday, July 20, confirmed hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Virginia rose 24.8% from the previous week, though new admissions remain low. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported statewide during that timeframe. COVID-19 wastewater levels …
Landmark African American architect’s home to be restored at VSU
Virginia State University has received a $150,000 grant to preserve Azurest South, a historic home designed by one of the first documented female African American architects.
Science Museum lauded for accessibility efforts
The Science Museum of Virginia was recently recognized for its efforts to increase accessibility and inclusiveness during Disability Pride Month.
Civil Rights Movement Freedom Riders urge younger activists to get out the vote
Charles Person, one of the Civil Rights Movement’s original Freedom Riders, echoed organizers across Georgia when he urged a group of Generation Z and millenial activists to encourage young people to vote.
Council sells site to Planned Parenthood, sounds off on noise policy
A wide range of changes to health care, business, eviction prevention and noise control in Richmond are in the works following the latest City Council meeting Monday evening.
‘We are not playing around’
Vice President Kamala Harris told members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority on Wednesday that “we are not playing around” and asked for their help in electing her president in November.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, trailblazing Texas Democrat, dies at 74
Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, one of the longest-serving members of the Texas delegation died at the age of 74 on Friday, July 19, 2024. In June, Jackson Lee announced her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, yet she showed little indication …
Health officials warn of rising COVID-19 cases as summer heats up
With the summer season in full swing, local and state health officials are urging the public to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 infection, as cases recently have risen across the United States.
Woodville Elementary joins extended school year program
Woodville Elementary School in Richmond’s East End welcomed students back to class earlier than usual this week, marking its first year as part of the city’s RPS200 initiative. The program, now in its second year, extends the school year by …
VCU Medical Center tops Richmond hospital rankings again
VCU Medical Center has been named the top hospital in the Metro Richmond area for the 14th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report.
Henrico County planning decades in advance
It’s never too soon to plan ahead. Some people may make plans a few days early, or a few weeks, maybe even months. Others like to make plans a full year ahead. In Henrico County, plans are in motion 21 …
