YMCA makes deal on Downtown building
The YMCA of Greater Richmond could become a model for nonprofits seeking to gain revenue from old buildings, while keeping them in operation.
School, city spirit merged at Armstrong-Walker Classic Legacy
“I’m the last Dragon.” Ashley Singleton is many things — a Richmond resident with deep family ties to Church Hill and an educator with the nonprofit Blue Sky Fund.
Richmond’s George Floyd?
Richmonder Joshua Lee Lawhon’s life ended on Jan. 16, 2018.
Making an impact
Joyce Carter happily drives 40 miles from Caroline County to Richmond so her three adopted children can see one doctor.
Two men exonerated in assassination of Malcolm X after more than 50 years
More than half a century after the assassination of Malcolm X, two of his convicted killers were exonerated last week after decades of doubt about who was responsible for the civil rights icon’s death.
Jury awards $25M in damages to victims of white nationalist violence in Charlottesville rally
A federal jury in Charlottesville, looking into deadly “Unite the Right” white nationalist rally in Charlottesville in August 2017, found defendants liable in four out of six counts and awarded $25 million in damages, according to media reports on Tuesday.
Wilder, James named to Gov.-elect Youngkin’s transition team
Gov.-elect Glenn A. Youngkin, who won a razor thin victory this month to the state’s top governing post, has organized a transition team that includes former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder and Kay Coles James, two people of color.
Officials, volunteers revving up for return of Armstrong-Walker Classic this Saturday
More than 40 years after the last official Armstrong-Walker Classic football game and parade, enthusiastic former teachers and alumni are working with city officials and community volunteers to ensure its successful return this Saturday, Nov. 27.
Full-time City Council voted down
Forget about it. That’s what a suddenly balky Richmond City Council has decided about a proposal to take control of setting their own salaries so they could be full time.
New courts, new spirit
Call it Sharmar “Simba” Hill Jr.’s new house. Last Saturday, a huge, colorful basketball court was dedicated in honor of the 3-year-old who was killed by a stray bullet in February 2020 while playing outside his family’s home in the …
Holiday closings
In observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25, please note the following closings:
Thanksgiving food programs help individuals, families
Richmond area organizations are spreading the bounty of Thanksgiving food with individuals and families in need during this season.
Free COVID-19 testing, vaccines
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.
Refunds, rate reduction expected for Dominion customers
Virginia regulators have approved a settlement that will bring to a close a review of the rates of the state’s largest electric utility and result in modest refunds and a rate reduction for Dominion Energy Virginia customers.
Virginia Supreme Court picks 2 special experts for redistricting
The Supreme Court of Virginia has selected two outside experts from a pool of nominees put forward by lawmakers to help it complete its task of drawing new legislative districts to conform with the 2020 Census.