Juneteenth holiday closings
In observance of Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19, please note the following:
Richmond SPCA offers free pet adoptions through Friday
The Richmond SPCA is waiving adoption fees for adult pets through June 14 to make space to help overcrowded municipal shelters across Virginia.
RPS partners with health district for student immunizations
The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are partnering with Richmond Public Schools to provide immunization and physical clinics for students entering seventh and 12th grades this summer.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, June 8, confirmed hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Virginia rose 14.6% from the previous week. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported statewide during that timeframe. COVID-19 wastewater levels in Central Virginia remain below detection.
More charges reduced in death of Irvo Otieno
Murder charges against three people for their role in the death of Irvo Otieno have been downgraded to involuntary manslaughter.
Land trust makes homeownership affordable
Maggie Walker Community Land Trust set to make its 100th home sale soon
Jackie Robinson rebuilt in bronze after theft of statue
As he coats a mold of Jackie Robinson with wax, metalsmith Alex Haines reflected on the extra importance of a project that will soon give the city of Wichita, Kan., a replacement bronze statue of the baseball icon after thieves …
Community gathering focuses on future of former hospital
Hazel R. Stamps, Viola Johnson, Hazel N. Robinson, Ida Ruth Robinson. These nurses and others were remembered during the third community gathering at the former Richmond Community Hospital on Sunday morning.
NAACP hosts ‘Day Out’ against gun violence
The Richmond Branch NAACP will bring its efforts to end gun violence to the places most affected in the city this Friday, during National Gun Violence Awareness Day, as they and over 15 city and community partners participate in a …
As hurricane season begins, officials urge preparation
In September 2003, Hurricane Isabel slammed the East Coast and thrashed Virginia and North Carolina most severely, prompting widespread power outages, 4-to 6-foot storm surges, flooding, and billions in damage. The storm caused at least 50 direct and indirect deaths. …
Fish for free this weekend, no license required
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources invites anglers to take part in the upcoming Free Fishing Days, scheduled for June 7 through 9. During this three-day event, no fishing license will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing across …
Rating agencies reaffirm Chesterfield’s top bond status
The nation’s three leading bond rating agencies have reaffirmed Chesterfield County’s AAA credit rating, a distinction achieved by only about 1% of U.S. localities.
Warner and Kaine announce $1M to train health care workers
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine recently announced a $1 million grant to enhance training for primary care and supportive care workforces, focusing on providing age-friendly and dementia-friendly care to older Americans.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, June 1, confirmed hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Virginia rose 5.4% from the previous week. One death associated with COVID-19 was reported statewide that week. COVID-19 wastewater levels in Central Virginia remain below detection.
Jubilation in June returns with music, fireworks
The city of Richmond will host the 3rd Annual Jubilation in June Weekend, a series of free public events featuring live music performances and community resources.
